By Peter Masereka,
The National Director for Caritas Uganda, Rev. Fr. Hillary Muheezaryango has said technical guidance and marketing of produce should solely be the role of the leaders and not farmers who produce for the country.
Addressing the media yesterday at Kanungu Resort Hotel shortly after a one day training workshop to close the first year of livelihood and inclusive microfinance project for improved food nutrition and income security in Kabale and Kasese dioceses, Fr. Hillary called for shared roles that would see leaders closely collaborate with farmers for improved household incomes.
Fr. Hillary speaking…..
Ms Christine Okello, the National Project coordinator who said they targeted 1800 households and 42 catholic sisters’ congregations for more than three years, indicated that strengthening livelihood strategies and self-reliance as a result of enhanced finance services and improved income generating activities, were their target. Okello speaking …..
Represented by Rev. Fr. Joseph Syathetha, the finance administrator, the Ordinary of the Diocese of Kasese, Rt. Rev. Francis Aquirinus Kibira called for plans to sustain the project especially after the end of the donation.
Fr. Syathetha speaking …….
Mr. Erifazi Muhindi, the Kasese district chairman described the Caritas approach as a game changer into his operations, saying the Parish Development Model Strategy could have a positive impact easily should the beneficiaries be trained before receiving the funds. Mr. Erifazi speaking ……
Eng. Sam Kajojo Arinaitwe, Mr. Muhindi’s counterpart in Kanungu described the Caritas Uganda intervention as another unique effort in the right direction for improved livelihoods against poverty and unemployment among the young people. Mr. Arinaitwe speaking …..
The director Caritas Kasese, Rev. Fr. Anyasio Mbusa called for proper use of the funds as they look forward to supporting more woman and youth groups. The project is funded by CONRAD N. Hilton foundation through Caritas Uganda. END
