when food aid assessments were done, they noted that they were always at the bottom of the list of beneficiaries. They stated that they believed that there were some people who received food aid but were not as vulnerable as they are. They felt that this discrimination was unfair. The ZHRC urges the Respondent to include the concerns of the San community in its redress of the violations highlighted in this report. 12. Conclusion From the above observations, the ZHRC came to the conclusion that there was indeed discrimination and exclusion in the distribution of food aid in Bikita East Constituency, Mazowe Central Constituency, Muzarabani North and South and Buhera North.The ruling ZANU PF members were the major perpetrators in violations linked to distribution of food, agriculture inputs and other forms of aid. However, in some instances, for example in Buhera North Constituency, members were not aware of the food distribution criteria which had exposed them to manipulation by those responsible for food distribution. For those who were aware of the grievance procedure there had been no recourse even though they followed the proper channel. 13. Recommendations From the aforementioned report and findings, the ZHRC makes the following recommendations: Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare  The Ministry strengthens its mechanisms for resolving complaints arising out of food aid or input distribution or any other programme that is assisting vulnerable households to ensure that there is public confidence in the system. The Ministry through the Department of Social Welfare should sensitise the public on vulnerability assessment criteria for the existing Food Deficit Mitigation Strategies and the Drought Management Programme so that they are fully aware of the entire process.  The Ministry through the relevant department ensures that all public officials should ensure that that they act in their official capacity and desist from utilizing their Page 19 of 21