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Compassion International, through the Kakinga Child Development Centre in Kebisoni Town Council, Rukungiri District, generously donated 40 cows today to the neediest families, aiming to alleviate poverty in their communities.
During the donation ceremony, Rev Enock Karamuzi, the Diocesan Secretary of North Kigezi Diocese, who served as the guest of honor, emphasized that the one-cow-per-family initiative was designed to enhance citizens’ livelihoods by providing access to milk and other cattle-related products. Rev Enock highlighted Compassion International’s commitment to reaching out to all needy individuals in the country to improve their social welfare.
He urged the recipients to take excellent care of the cows, emphasizing the potential for generating income through the sale of milk and other cow by-products for the development of their families. Venerable Amos Katushabe, the Archdeacon of Kakinga Archdeaconry, expressed gratitude to Compassion International for selecting Kakinga Archdeaconry as a beneficiary, considering it a blessing.
He underscored that priority was given to the most vulnerable and encouraged recipients to maximize this opportunity by responsibly caring for the cows to generate income through milk, manure, and other cow-derived products. Lonah Atusasiire Mutungi, the Project Director of the Kakinga Child Development Centre, described the day as wonderful, having fulfilled their request for support. Lonah explained that, with the assistance of the center’s management, they submitted a proposal to Compassion International, seeking aid for the needy.
Fortunately, Compassion International responded by providing financial support, enabling them to purchase cows for the beneficiaries. She urged the recipients to view the cows as tools to eradicate poverty in their homes and to diligently care for them.
Several beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the donors and the Kakinga Child Development Center for making it possible for them to own a cow, a dream they never thought would come true. They praised Compassion International for the initiative, highlighting the positive impact on their lives and the prospect of ensuring their children have a steady supply of milk
