Feed the Hungry responds to famine in Niger | News
September 24, 2010
Niger is a developing country in Western Africa with the lowest Human Development Index (HDI) on earth. Over 15 million people in this predominantly Islamic nation are feeling the effects of famine this year due to poor rains (over 80% of Niger’s land mass is covered by the Sahara desert). There is much hunger and suffering andChristians often have little or no say in receiving aid, resulting in them being overlooked when help is given out. Feed the Hungryis proud to partner with Rev. Neal and Danette Childs as they bring the love of Christ by ministering to over 30 churches. Through their partnership with FTH, 1,400 children and 500 adults are being fed DAILY. One of the pastors shares this story:
We give thanks to God that through His grace he has provided this rice which is like the manna from heaven that children of Israel received. It is a big help supporting us and especially the children of Niger. This food has really strengthened the children's bodies. They are always desiring this food and it has been like a medicine to their hunger. We testify about these kids that many of them had emaciated bodies, even close to death, but when the rice came it helped them to put weight on and they changed a lot. They were strengthened greatly. Even now they are able to run and play games. Now they are happy especially when they see the rice being cooked.
So we the parents thank you and request that you continue to send the rice. We thank God for you and pray that He blesses you. Thanks for your giving heart to the children of Niger.
Pastor H.
In addition to helping the famine victims, the Childs’ are also in the process of building a primary school, and look forward to creating a school lunch program which will ensure physical health as well as provide formal education. Through your generous donation today FTH can answer the call in Niger!
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