The Consummate Community Developer: Dr Elkanah Garang and his Philanthropic Interventions Episode 4 – Human Capital Development
Indeed little drops of water make up an ocean and a thousand miles journey begins with a step. Dr Elkanah Garang has yet again intervened in many ways to better a lot of rural communities.
This article looks at the intervention done by Dr Elkanah Garang in the area of Human Capital Development. These interventions cover broad areas of agricultural intervention, business enablement, support for sporting activities, etc.
1. Dr Elkanah Garang has provided startup capital to 20 Women and Youth with small businesses aimed at making them economically stable and financially independent in the long run.
2. Dr Elkanah Garang has sponsored indigenous sportsmen and women.
3. Dr Elkanah Garang has also sponsored/supported local sporting competitions in order to discover local talents.
4. Dr Elkanah Garang has provided fertilizer subsidies to local farmers to enable them to get fertilizer on time to improve farm yields and economic prosperity among rural communities.
5. Dr Elkanah Garang has supported Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), he has also donated building materials and drilled wells at Jisho.
6. Dr Elkanah Garang has facilitated and sponsored the construction of a culvert at Ambul-Bargesh Ward.
7. Dr Elkanah Garang has facilitated and sponsored the reconstruction of an important bridge at Maji Community of Hotom Daffo.
These and many other interventions have been initiated and are at various levels of completion. Upon completion, they will bring succor to many hinterland communities in the constituency.
The next episode will look into other areas where Dr Elkanah Garang made interventions that have touched the lives of rural dwellers.