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"Many of you may not be aware because it has gotten little press over here, but Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are currently experiencing the worst drought and famine in decades - yes, even worse than Feed-the-world-let-them-know-it's-Christmas-time time.
A couple of weeks ago I read this article, and the images have haunted my motherheart ever since:
There are harrowing stories of people who have made the journey to Dadaab [a refugee camp in northern Kenya]. Some are raped and robbed along the way, others are chased by hyenas. One woman had six children, all of them too frail to walk. She was determined to get them to the camp, so she carried them two at a time, shuttling back and forth for the others she had left behind.
Another couple walked for 22 days with their sick baby daughter – no sooner had they arrived at the camp than the child died.
Africa is complicated. Foreign aid is complicated. But if I were feeding my children mud I wouldn't give a care about political theories.
Several adoptive families have banded together to help. Please visit their website and please donate to one of the organizations they have links to.
Adoptive Families for Famine Relief"
I am challenging everyone who reads this to go to that Famine Relief website and donate $10, just $10. That can add up very quickly.
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