drought
Families in Kenya experience water crisis
Farming communities across Kenya face prolonged drought and hunger.
3 Things You Should Know About COP27
Each of us can play an important role in addressing the COP27 climate change issues that impact low-income people across the globe.
Long Drought Oppresses Kenya
In leafy Nairobi, one might be forgiven for not realizing the country is going through a massive drought. “Nairobi,” after all, is a local Maasai word meaning ‘a place of cool waters.’”
Yearning for Peace, and Food, in South Sudan
Abul Mayen and her 2 children struggle for sustenance amid the threat of famine and violence in Africa.
Africa Hunger Crisis: Somaliland Nears Famine
For 2 months, humanitarian groups have been warning that famine is a near certainty in Somalia. But by the time it’s officially declared, many thousands of people will have already died.
Respond to the Hunger Crisis in Africa
Faith communities can help respond to hunger crisis facing Africa.
Investing & Growing in Ethiopia: How Savings Groups Help Families During Drought
Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) help thousands of women and their families in Ethiopia improve their economic situation by starting small businesses, buying livestock or even sending their children to school.
Expanding Community Participation in Ethiopia
When a drought hits a community, it impacts everyone. But often, not everyone feels represented or included in the response to the challenge. This can be for many reasons, including a person’s gender or a disability.
Transforming Lives in Ethiopia with Gardens and Savings
Ethiopia is in the midst of its worst drought in 50 years, putting more than 10 million people at risk for starvation. Prolonged drought, erratic rainfall and land degradation are posing challenges that have pushed people to the edge.
The Push and Pull of Climate Change
In both Chad and Bangladesh, people are being pushed by climate change and other factors to migrate in search of opportunity. In Peru, people are also on the move, this time answering the call of the South American gold rush. They are being pulled into climate change. Choose a story to explore.