Tag Archives: drought

Fighting famine is ineffective aid

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Rich Stearns in Disaster Relief

It’s popular in the press to judge a charity by its efficiency. Donors want to know whether their money is being used effectively, and journalists play a valuable part in keeping organizations accountable. Without downplaying the important role the media play in this respect, I believe the public’s concerns about effective aid would be better served if the press also paid attention to slow-building disasters early on — before they begin claiming lives. Inefficient responses to disasters can cost as much as 80 times more than a well-planned early response....

Caring for God’s creation on Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Lindsey Minerva in Conversations

Today is Earth Day, an opportunity to step back and appreciate the care and detail God put into creating our universe. God is an amazing artist, and He has set creation before us to show us His glory and remind us of His love. Psalm 95:3-5 tells us: “For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.” In Seattle, where I live, this verse comes to life all the time — natural beauty is evident all around me. Lush green trees, beautiful mountain ranges, numerous...

PHOTOS: Desperate struggles amid hunger crisis in Niger

Posted on April 16, 2012 by World Vision social media team in Disaster Relief

Desperate struggles amid hunger crisis in Niger | World Vision Blog

As is the case throughout much of West Africa’s Sahel region, children and families in the village of Tabouche, Niger, are taking extreme measures just to survive. An ongoing drought continues to fuel a hunger crisis that shows no signs of letting up. The images below provide a glimpse into a part of the world that desperately needs our attention and assistance. (Photos by Chris Sisarich for World Vision.)...

Niger: Malnourished child at clinic meets lollipop

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Guest blogger in Disaster Relief, Stories

Niger: Malnourished child at health clinic meets lollipop | World Vision Blog

Eden Riley from Australia, our guest contributor for today, spent time in Niger with a group of mom bloggers, taking a firsthand look at World Vision’s work in response to the extreme drought and hunger crisis that has been affecting the region. When one of her group members gave a lollipop to a malnourished child at a health clinic, how did she respond? The same way that most Western moms probably would. * * * A very unfortunate thing happened a few years ago — on the only day I breastfed my baby in public. Rocco was 2 weeks old, my husband was still in the oncology ward, and I was cranky at the world. Rocco needed a feed then...

Food for work: Covering immediate and future needs in parched Niger

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Amadou Baraze in Disaster Relief

As the drought and food crisis escalate across West Africa, how is World Vision responding both to urgent, immediate needs, as well as long-term recovery challenges? Here’s a closer look at what’s going on in villages across Niger....