Famine in East Africa

The worst drought in 60 years is causing widespread hunger and starvation across Somalia and parts of Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti.

The worst drought in 60 years is causing widespread hunger and starvation across Somalia and parts of Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti. The worst drought in 60 years is causing widespread hunger and starvation across Somalia and parts of Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti.

12 million people are at risk of starvation. Food and water are desperately needed.

12 million people are at risk of starvation. Food and water are desperately needed. 12 million people are at risk of starvation. Food and water are desperately needed.

The rains did not come during what should have been the past two rainy seasons, causing crops and animals to die.

The rains did not come during what should have been the past two rainy seasons, causing crops and animals to die. The rains did not come during what should have been the past two rainy seasons, causing crops and animals to die.

Insecurity and the lack of aid have forced thousands of Somalis to make the arduous journey to refugee camps in Kenya and Ethiopia.

Insecurity and the lack of aid have forced thousands of Somalis to make the arduous journey to refugee camps in Kenya and Ethiopia. Insecurity and the lack of aid have forced thousands of Somalis to make the arduous journey to refugee camps in Kenya and Ethiopia.

Many children did not survive the long journey.

Many children did not survive the long journey. Many children did not survive the long journey.

There are now over 400,000 refugees at the camp in Dadaab, Kenya. This camp is the largest refugee camp in the world.

There are now over 400,000 refugees at the camp in Dadaab, Kenya. This camp is the largest refugee camp in the world. There are now over 400,000 refugees at the camp in Dadaab, Kenya. This camp is the largest refugee camp in the world.

Most of these refugees are women and children.

Most of these refugees are women and children. Most of these refugees are women and children.

Childcare Worldwide’s Kenya Director, John Mwangi delivered enough food to provide 200 families with corn flour, rice and cooking oil.

Childcare Worldwide’s Kenya Director, John Mwangi delivered enough food to provide 200 families with corn flour, rice and cooking oil. Childcare Worldwide’s Kenya Director, John Mwangi delivered enough food to provide 200 families with corn flour, rice and cooking oil.

The refugee camp is better than staying in Somalia. Despite this, John reports that in the camp, “People are suffering, I mean really suffering.”

The refugee camp is better than staying in Somalia. Despite this, John reports that in the camp, “People are suffering, I mean really suffering.” The refugee camp is better than staying in Somalia. Despite this, John reports that in the camp, “People are suffering, I mean really suffering.”

About 1,300 people are arriving at the camp every day.

About 1,300 people are arriving at the camp every day. About 1,300 people are arriving at the camp every day.

The overcrowded camps are struggling to provide supplies for all of the people seeking help.

The overcrowded camps are struggling to provide supplies for all of the people seeking help. The overcrowded camps are struggling to provide supplies for all of the people seeking help.

John was able to purchase food supplies in Garissa, which is two hours away from Dadaab.

John was able to purchase food supplies in Garissa, which is two hours away from Dadaab. John was able to purchase food supplies in Garissa, which is two hours away from Dadaab.

Our staff in Kenya are working through a network of churches to deliver food to the refugee camp in Dadaab.

Our staff in Kenya are working through a network of churches to deliver food to the refugee camp in Dadaab. Our staff in Kenya are working through a network of churches to deliver food to the refugee camp in Dadaab.

Our Kenyan staff will continue to provide food for people in the camp, but we need your help.

Our Kenyan staff will continue to provide food for people in the camp, but we need your help. Our Kenyan staff will continue to provide food for people in the camp, but we need your help.

Please give so we are able to feed as many people as possible and keep them in your prayers.

Please give so we are able to feed as many people as possible and keep them in your prayers. Please give so we are able to feed as many people as possible and keep them in your prayers.

Haiti Good News Clubs

Good News Clubs are making a difference in the lives of Haitian youth.

Good News Clubs are making a difference in the lives of Haitian youth. Good News Clubs are making a difference in the lives of Haitian youth.

The Good News Club is a VBS type program that takes place during school vacation in lieu of the Haiti School Feeding program.

The Good News Club is a VBS type program that takes place during school vacation in lieu of the Haiti School Feeding program. The Good News Club is a VBS type program that takes place during school vacation in lieu of the Haiti School Feeding program.

This summer’s program attracted 300 children from two different schools.

This summer’s program attracted 300 children from two different schools. This summer’s program attracted 300 children from two different schools.

The children did crafts, heard Bible stories, learned about hygiene, and ate a nutritious lunch.

The children did crafts, heard Bible stories, learned about hygiene, and ate a nutritious lunch. The children did crafts, heard Bible stories, learned about hygiene, and ate a nutritious lunch.

Several children decided to make Jesus the Lord of their life during the program.

Several children decided to make Jesus the Lord of their life during the program. Several children decided to make Jesus the Lord of their life during the program.

Proverbs 22:6 says to “train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”

Proverbs 22:6 says to “train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6 says to “train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”

The Good News Club is a part of this training, and enables children to build firm foundations on which to build the rest of their lives.

The Good News Club is a part of this training, and enables children to build firm foundations on which to build the rest of their lives. The Good News Club is a part of this training, and enables children to build firm foundations on which to build the rest of their lives.

As life continues to be a struggle for the thousands of Haitians without homes, food, or jobs, the Good News Club is a small ray of hope.

As life continues to be a struggle for the thousands of Haitians without homes, food, or jobs, the Good News Club is a small ray of hope. As life continues to be a struggle for the thousands of Haitians without homes, food, or jobs, the Good News Club is a small ray of hope.

Please pray for the people of Haiti – for God’s provision, comfort, and hope. Pray that they will truly know God’s love and power.

Please pray for the people of Haiti – for God’s provision, comfort, and hope. Pray that they will truly know God’s love and power. Please pray for the people of Haiti – for God’s provision, comfort, and hope. Pray that they will truly know God’s love and power.

Meet the 2012 Choir

Introducing the 2012 Ugandan Orphans Choir

Introducing the 2012 Ugandan Orphans Choir Introducing the 2012 Ugandan Orphans Choir

Haiti: Rebuilding

Meet the 2011 Choir

The 2011 Ugandan Orphans Choir arrives at the airport

The 2011 Ugandan Orphans Choir arrives at the airport The 2011 Ugandan Orphans Choir arrives at the airport

Posing with firefighters in Lynden, WA

Posing with firefighters in Lynden, WA Posing with firefighters in Lynden, WA

Josephine and Rose before a performance

Josephine and Rose before a performance Josephine and Rose before a performance

Adrian at the first performance

Adrian at the first performance Adrian at the first performance

Rose and Harriet

Rose and Harriet Rose and Harriet

Daphine coloring at the office in Bellingham

Daphine coloring at the office in Bellingham Daphine coloring at the office in Bellingham

The Ugandan Orphans Choir appeared on King 5 New Day Northwest

The Ugandan Orphans Choir appeared on King 5 New Day Northwest The Ugandan Orphans Choir appeared on King 5 New Day Northwest

Julius playing the piano at the Washington State Capital

Julius playing the piano at the Washington State Capital Julius playing the piano at the Washington State Capital

Sassy Harriet has a lot of energy

Sassy Harriet has a lot of energy Sassy Harriet has a lot of energy

At the Festival of Cultures

At the Festival of Cultures At the Festival of Cultures

The whole group on the road

The whole group on the road The whole group on the road

They dance even when they are not on stage

They dance even when they are not on stage They dance even when they are not on stage

Daphine is always aware of the feelings of others

Daphine is always aware of the feelings of others Daphine is always aware of the feelings of others

Julius loves music

Julius loves music Julius loves music

Adrian is the youngest of the group

Adrian is the youngest of the group Adrian is the youngest of the group

Josephine and her beautiful smile

Josephine and her beautiful smile Josephine and her beautiful smile

Derrick, Adrian and Julius riding bikes with a host family

Derrick, Adrian and Julius riding bikes with a host family Derrick, Adrian and Julius riding bikes with a host family

Daphine banging the gavel at the Washington State Capital

Daphine banging the gavel at the Washington State Capital Daphine banging the gavel at the Washington State Capital

Rose on the carousel

Rose on the carousel Rose on the carousel

New homes for families in Peru

The Reyes Ciezza family in front of their old home

Hermogeners Reyes Aguirre is a kitchen assistant.

The Reyes Ciezza family in front of their old home The Reyes Ciezza family in front of their old home

The Reyes Ciezza family in their new home

Dina came to the city with her husband and children to find a better future.

The Reyes Ciezza family in their new home The Reyes Ciezza family in their new home

Ricardina and Emilio are excited about their new bunk bed

Ricardina is 5 years old and Emilio is 4 years old.

Ricardina and Emilio are excited about their new bunk bed Ricardina and Emilio are excited about their new bunk bed

The Cuenca Medina family by their old home

Jesucito is a flower vender making only $100 a month.

The Cuenca Medina family by their old home The Cuenca Medina family by their old home

The Cuenca Medina family in their old home

Maribel came to the city of Lima with her aunt to work and study.

The Cuenca Medina family in their old home The Cuenca Medina family in their old home

The Cuenca Medina family in front of their new home

The Cuenca Medina family in front of their new home The Cuenca Medina family in front of their new home

The Cuenca Medina family in their new home

The Cuenca Medina family in their new home The Cuenca Medina family in their new home

The Munoz Rabanal family in their old home

Juan is a car washer, making only $100 per month.

The Munoz Rabanal family in their old home The Munoz Rabanal family in their old home

The Munoz Rabanal family in their new home

Iris helps in a community dining room for 3 plates of food.

The Munoz Rabanal family in their new home The Munoz Rabanal family in their new home

The Olivares Moscoso family in front of their old home

The Olivares Moscoso family in front of their old home The Olivares Moscoso family in front of their old home

The Olivares Moscoso family in their old home

The Olivares Moscoso family in their old home The Olivares Moscoso family in their old home

The Olivares Moscoso family in front of their new home

The Olivares Moscoso family in front of their new home The Olivares Moscoso family in front of their new home

The Olivares Moscoso family inside their new home

The Olivares Moscoso family inside their new home The Olivares Moscoso family inside their new home

The Bermudez Guevara family in front of their old home

The Bermudez Guevara family in front of their old home The Bermudez Guevara family in front of their old home

The Elva Chullunquia family inside their old home

The Elva Chullunquia family inside their old home The Elva Chullunquia family inside their old home

The Elva Chullunquia family in front of their new home

The Elva Chullunquia family in front of their new home The Elva Chullunquia family in front of their new home

The Elva Chullunquia family inside their new home

The Elva Chullunquia family inside their new home The Elva Chullunquia family inside their new home