Chavez Frias government’s special food supply program targets Warao indians

www.vheadline.com Posted: Sunday, March 09, 2003 By: Patrick J. O'Donoghue

Indigenous National deputy Noehli Pocaterra has announced that the government’s special food supply program will target Warao indians that migrate from eastern Venezuela to Caracas to beg for food.

“The idea is to help the Indians set up allotments where families can grow vegetables, beans and roots … we hope the program will help them improve their standard of living and stop them from migrating to the cities.”

The Agriculture & Lands Ministry (MAT) and Banco de Desarrollo (Bandes) have confirmed that they are drawing up economic projects for indigenous communities.