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Internet Edition Issue 6 Aged Care in the Kimberley goes ahead Pilgrims sent forth for World Youth Day in Germany From the Office of Justice, Ecology & Peace Caritas accepting donations for the starving in Niger
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KCP Magazine Caritas accepting donations for the starving in Niger
Caritas Niger is currently providing 1,500 tonnes of food to more than 28,000 people in seven regions of Niger: Agadez, Diffa, Dosso, Maradi, Tahoua, Tillaberry-Niamey and Zinderand. 75 tonnes of seed are also being provided to plant crops.
Caritas Niger has established a food for work program in which those able to work can earn food for their families and distribute food to the most vulnerable. It is also providing seeds for planting and fodder for animals. Most people do not have any savings to see them through a severe food shortage. The cost of food has increased dramatically and selling cattle for money is no longer an option as most animals are emaciated and worth very little. The situation is desperate. Caritas Niger has a long history of working with local communities in Niger implementing both development and humanitarian programs. Caritas will be there before, during and after the headlines. Caritas Australia Director, Jack de Groot said; “Once again lives will be lost needlessly to hunger. It is completely unacceptable that people in the 21st century cannot afford to eat everyday and it is a moral outrage that people should die of starvation due to the lack of a few million dollars.” “This waste of precious life is exactly what the Caritas Make Poverty History campaign is working to end forever.” To make a donation call 1800 024 413 or donate on-line at www.caritas.org.au. |
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