The coordinator social ministry of diocese of Lodwar Mr Mark Nakain have said that they have started economic program to empower the local community.
Speaking during the food distribution in the departments office , Mr Nakain said that apart form giving them food they have started various projects to empower different groups to earn a living.
The ministry distributed food to more than 500 people from 23 villages around lodwar citing that hunger can only be eliminated if people can have alternative sources of getting food.
He also emphasized that only empowering the people will reduce the burden of his ministry and that of the government in food distribution.
According to Mr Mark those who have en gaged in productive work have already refrained from irresponsible drinking and can now support themselves.
He added that getting to the interior is main problem that is facing his ministry urging the government and other NGOS to join hands to save lives.
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