Food security experts call for more teamwork in northern Uganda

Agnes Kirabo runs the Food Rights Alliance and wants government workers and community groups in northern Uganda to team up better. She thinks they could fight hunger and poor eating habits more effectively if they stopped working separately. Kirabo spoke about this problem during a meeting in Gwhile City on Tuesday where people talked about money for food programs.

Local government offices need to join forces with groups that help feed people. Stella Abyeto works as the top administrator in Kitgum district and said they already partner with community organizations there. Her team teaches parents to pack meals for kids going to school.

Gulu district keeps track of how well people eat and has money set aside for this work. Elvis Okello works as their nutrition data expert and confirmed they cooperate with outside groups. Richard Wambi serves as deputy administrator in Adjumani district and wants everyone involved in planning these programs.

The national government made better eating and food access major goals in their development plan. District leaders promised to follow all government rules about nutrition and food safety. Community groups and government workers must include everyone when they design their programs to help families eat better.