At least
five countries in East Africa may be heading for a catastrophic famine
not seen since the mid-1980s. More than 14 million people in Ethiopia,
Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi are in dire need of food due to drought,
AIDS, war, and multiple other factors.
World
Vision’s new Web site provides a new way for the American public to
learn more about this neglected crisis. Media coverage has been scarce,
even while the situation in Africa continues to worsen. Visitors to www.worldvision.org/AfricaFoodCrisis
can view videos, read stories of heartbreak and hope, and explore an interactive
map of the affected region. The site also offers up-to-date information
on each crisis country. World Vision provides simple ways for any visitor
to the site to make an impact—including quick links to donate in any amount,
advocate for food aid, and pray for children and families who are suffering.
As one of the world’s largest
food aid distributors, World Vision is already assisting children and families
in each of the affected countries—and aims to help a total of 1.4 million
people. World Vision’s programs also include long-term strategies to help
the agricultural sector recover and to ensure that communities become more
resilient in the face of future crises.
World Vision is a Christian
relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their
communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes
of poverty. We serve the world’s poor—regardless of a person’s religion,
race, ethnicity, or gender.
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