Any reasonable observer of global humanitarian affairs will know what ramifications severe and prolonged drought can have in a given region. Unfortunately, I would surmise that most folk in the Western world are unaware that their brothers and sisters in the Horn of Africa are in the middle of the worst drought they have faced in more than 60 years with up to 12 million people facing famine. A prolonged dry season has led to crop failures and food shortages in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti and Somalia. The U.N estimates that 10 million people are in need of immediate food aid.

In that vein, you can imagine the humanitarian need that has emerged for many of the residents in Eastleigh, Nairobi, where we conduct medical operations. Below you will find a report from one of FOH’s ground coordinator’s on the current situation in Kenya. In response to their prayer request, we have launched a new initiative: the FOH Food Distribution Program (which will function as an extension of our FOH Relief Program). This initiative will serve to alleviate some of the current effects of the famine in the community. The operational mechanism of the project will be quite simple: FOH-USA will work on raising awareness and securing funds. Secured funds will be disbursed to local FOH ground staff for the bulk purchase of staple food items, which are to be distributed at select distribution centers within the community at least on a monthly basis.

Easleigh will serve as a test ground and pilot from which we hope to launch similar programs in the near future throughout Africa and the Middle East. Please consider supporting our efforts through ongoing prayer, volunteer, and or financial contribution (simply visit our site’s give/contribution page). Thank you!

Sincerely,

Isaac Moonzwe

Executive Director

P.S. In addition to the report below is a link to remind you of our previous news issue from Elva, Co-Founder, concerning the fundraising efforts taking place for our medical operations in Eastleigh. As of today, about a quarter of the funds needed for the expansion initiative have been raised! Also included is a secular news link which touches on the drought crisis cited in this update. Report from the ground: We request you to pray for Kenya.

About 5,000,000 people and the number could be more than this, are facing food shortage. For three consecutive seasons there has been lack of enough rain hence the country is in acute shortage of food. In May 2kg maize flour cost was 70 Shillings (Sh) and now it costs 150 Sh, Sugar 1kg cost was 90 Sh, now it costs 140 Sh. And the prices of all other essential commodities have gone up. The Bible says that the righteous shall live by faith and we have faith in Him. Brethren there are no words that are able to express our gratitude. From the bottom of our hearts, Thank you, and God Bless you. Greet all the Brethren.

Christ’s Bond Servant,

Pastor Simon

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