News and Press Release in English on Democratic Republic of the Congo and 3 other countries about Food and Nutrition and Epidemic; published on 16 Oct 2022 ...
With the support of the Flexport.org Fund, Salesian Missions received fully-funded logistics services to ship this food aid to Peru and another shipment to Guatemala. The majority of the distribution went to Salesian programs that host community kitchens that feed local communities. Villagers living near Don Bosco Kansebula have used the farm to cultivate food for themselves and the community. Don Bosco Kansebula in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo*, was able to improve the yield from its farm thanks to donor funding from Salesian Missions. The rice was distributed after mass in the courtyard of the Professional School: Timkatec 2.” A Salesian reported, “Since the canteen was suspended for the months of November to December for lack of rice, we decided to make a first distribution of dry rice to take away on the occasion of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. Don Bosco Kansebula has a 44-hectare farm that supplies food for the Salesian formation house and to the village nearby. Children are sometimes sold on the black market and exploited in the workforce. 16, the day was established to bring attention to the plight of the world’s hungry and undernourished while providing an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the complex solutions for ending hunger. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco, joins the international community and organizations around the globe in honoring World Food Day. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) noted, “Millions of people around the world cannot afford a healthy diet, putting them at high risk of food insecurity and malnutrition. Salesian feeding programs ensure that youth have access to nutritious meals to fuel their education, play, and connection with their families and friends.”