“One of the most critical issues is hunger”: Justice, Peace Commission in Angolan Diocese Reaches Out to Drought Victims

The Angolan Catholic Priest continued, “We sought support, and through our partner, the NCA, we were able to purchase 3 tons of millet and a considerable amount of dried fish, which we started distributing today.”

Fr. Yakuleinge went on to acknowledge the support of the National Police, who he said have been present throughout the distribution process that was to span three days to ensure all intended beneficiaries are reached.

“This means that the registered families will receive aid, and, due to an unexpected surplus, we might be able to reach over 1,500 families with these donations,” he said.

The Justice and peace official described the initiative as a success story. He said, “So far, the outcome has been positive. We have received unconditional support, and we must express our gratitude to our National Police, who have been present since the very beginning when we brought the donations.”

“The police will remain here until the last day, as this distribution will continue for three days to cover all areas. As you know, the population of Oshikhunga is quite large, which is one of the reasons we chose this region to benefit from this solidarity action,” Fr. Yakuleinge said. 

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He also recognized the strength of the Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission in the realization of the initiative in favour of drought victims, saying, “The Catholic Church is present in almost all communities, both urban and rural. Here, in a rural community, we identified the beneficiaries through the Catechists.”

The Catechists, Fr. Yakuleinge said, “manage the families and have population data, including the number of faithful, which helped us prioritize the Oshikhunga community.”

João Vissesse is an Angolan Journalist with a passion and rich experience in Catholic Church Communication and Media Apostolate.