KENYA, March 12, 2006: The Hindu Council of Kenya has donated about Kenya Shillings 5 million (US$69,000) worth of foodstuff to famine ravaged areas. The council has also appealed to its branches and member institutions to heed the national call for famine relief. The secretary general Sunil Shah, told The Standard that the project mostly targeted schools in drought-stricken areas. “Our theme for this program is ‘Education for food.’ The drought situation has disrupted the education,” he said. Children in drought stricken areas of North Eastern and Eastern provinces have been walking long distances in search of food and water and in the process dropping out of school. He said the “Food for Education” project would ensure that food reached the children in need. The council said it had since received 300 metric tons of food, 100MT from Eagle Foundation of Switzerland, 100MT from well wishers and the rest from the individuals. In the past three Saturdays, Hindu Council members visited Kajiado, Narok and Mwingi districts and donated 100 MT to over 200 schools and some health centres.
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