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Ravaging Drought

Hamida Hassan Kutun, a recent beneficiary of Caritas Somalia humanitarian assistance who lost her husband three months ago due to drought. The 47-year-old mother of seven (4 girls and 3 boys) now lives at Kulmis IDP camp located in the village of Madino in Bulo barte Hiran Region of Somalia. Credit: Volunteers for Agricultural Development (VAD)

Aid Agencies Expressing Interest in Somalia’s Drought Crisis after Pope Francis’ Appeal

Aug 19, 2022

Various organizations that received Pope Francis’ August 14 appeal concerning Somalia’s “serious humanitarian crisis” owing to drought and famine are expressing their interest to help.

Bishop Edward Hiiboro Kussala of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio Diocese/ Credit Courtesy Photo

South Sudanese Catholic Bishop Calls for Prayers as Ravaging Drought Threatens Masses

Jun 16, 2021

The Catholic Bishop of South Sudan’s Tombura-Yambio Diocese has asked faith-based organizations and the people of God in the East-Central African country to pray for rains following a prolonged drought, a situation he says threatens the survival of many in the country.