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Catholic Entity’s Annual Lenten Appeal to Support Somalia’s “millions of people in hunger”

Nelson Ogunsanya (10) and Lía López Blanco (7) pictured at the launch of Trócaire's annual Lenten appeal as the charity marks their 50th Anniversary this year. Credit: Mark Stedman

By Silas Isenjia

Mogadishu, 25 February, 2023 / 9:06 pm (ACI Africa).

The leadership of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, has launched its annual Lenten Appeal, Trócaire Box, aimed at reaching out to the “millions of people in hunger in Somalia”.

In a report published Monday, February 20, the entity's officials say the Trocaire Boxes, the funds contributed through the boxes and displayed  in schools, churches, and homes in Ireland, have in the past helped "tens of millions of people around the world”.

“Trócaire today (Tuesday Feb 21st) marked its 50th anniversary with the launch of its annual Lenten Appeal which this year will support the millions of people in hunger in Somalia,” the officials say.

Trócaire Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Caoimhe de Barra, says that the organization's  50th Lenten appeal "is focusing on Somalia, where repeated failed rains have led to nearly eight million people – almost half of Somalia’s population – struggling to find food."

“Millions of people are facing the prospect of starving to death. Thousands have already died. This is a shocking scandal," Trócaire CEO says.

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Over the years, the leadership of Trócaire says that the iconic Trócaire Box featured stories of different vulnerable people in various countries.

According to the officials of the Irish Catholic entity, the iconic Trócaire Box is synonymous with the agencies annual Lenten appeal and has been a feature in people’s homes over the past 50 years.

Ms. de Barra thanks the people of Ireland for reaching out to the vulnerable through the entity and says that the focus has been shifted to the horn of African nation because almost half of the country’s population is facing starvation.

Silas Isenjia

Silas Mwale Isenjia is a Kenyan journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in Kenya. Silas has vast experience in the Media production industry. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.

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