Churches put might behind famine relief in Nelson Mandela Bay: Food relief is being rolled out to Nelson Mandela Bay residents across nearly 50 of the 60 wards through an initiative of the Church Leaders Network. According to Transformation Christian Network (TCN) founder Trevor Jennings there are already more than 50 anchor churches which in partnership with FoodForward South Africa will be coordinating the distribution of food to the needy in 47 of the poorest wards. TCN is helping to … [Read more...] about Churches put might behind famine relief in Nelson Mandela Bay – MyPR.co.za
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Giving Birth in the Shadow of Starvation: South Sudan Famine Especially Tough for Women
Giving Birth in the Shadow of Starvation: South Sudan Famine Especially Tough for Women: The famine in South Sudan, borne out of years of war, political instability and drought, now affects more than 100,000 people. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of people affected by this crisis, and especially pregnant women as their food supplies are cut short. According to United Nations estimates, in addition to the 100,000 people … [Read more...] about Giving Birth in the Shadow of Starvation: South Sudan Famine Especially Tough for Women
