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Trócaire has run the health services in the Gedo region of Somalia for over 30 years. Irish Aid funding has been crucial to the development of this programme. Credit: Miriam Donohoe/Trócaire

Ahead of World Food Day, Catholic Entity Highlights Measures to End Hunger in Africa

Oct 14, 2022

Ahead of the annual event of World Food Day (WFD) marked on October 16, the leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has highlighted measures to end hunger across the globe, including Africa.

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