Tanzania, May 17 -- Songea. Communities in Ruvuma Region have been urged to fully utilise economic empowerment opportunities provided by the charity of the Catholic Church to improve livelihoods and accelerate the fight against poverty.

The call was made on May 17, 2026 during the 50th anniversary celebrations of the confederation of Catholic humanitarian and development organisations, Caritas.

Executive Director of the non-governmental organisation Ruvuma Commercialisation and Diversification of Agriculture (Rucodia), Dr Joseph Mhagama, who was the guest of honour at the event held at Majimaji Stadium in Songea, commended the Catholic Church for its continued role in promoting community welfare through interventions in agriculture, edu...