Lautoka Youths Use Part Of $360 Pay-Out To Feed Homeless
The PYGMIES is a volunteer group based in the Natokawaqa, Lautoka.
Friday 05 November 2021 | 08:45
Feeding homeless people in the streets of Lautoka. Insert: Club president Josateki Labalaba. Photo: Salote Qalubau
Members of the PYGMIES (Providing Youth Generation Movement in Every Society) Club have made a bold and wise decision with their $360 allocation.
Club president Josateki Labalaba said more than 30 members distributed food packs to homeless street dwellers in Lautoka on Sunday night.
The PYGMIES is a volunteer group based in the Natokawaqa, Lautoka. It is registered under the Ministry of Youth and Sports with a private sector sponsorship.
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Mr Labalaba said the group had a feeding programme for homeless citizens. Their other target groups are underprivileged widows and the disabled.
“The youths of Natokawaqa are thankful to the FijiFirst Government and we encourage the youths of Fiji who are the leaders of tomorrow to please make use of the $360 wisely because we are going through hard times,” he said.
“We want to thank the Government for giving $360 as some youths thought of buying food for the homeless while some had to pay for their bills such as EFL and water. It has also helped some youths prepare their school stuff.”
He commended members for being mindful of those who were not as fortunate as them.
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