In East Africa, the CORONA SPRING may become a time of despair. So many people at risk hunger and even death. Although the number of infected persons is still low, we know that the COVID-19 crisis also has the potential to create a severe food security crisis in Africa. The region’s fragile health systems could quickly get overloaded in a widespread outbreak. FAO is particularly concerned about “the pandemic’s impacts on vulnerable communities already grappling with hunger or other crises such as the desert locust outbreak in the Horn of Africa”. (sourced from: SCMP 19.04.20)Fida International partners with local communities, churches, and NGOs in about 50 countries, and serves millions of people. We want to continue to spread hope and ensure the dignity of every person. We want to reflect the holistic and transformative mission of the Church by fulfilling the greatest commandment of loving our neighbor. We especially focus on the rights of vulnerable people groups, such as children and youth, people with disabilities, and minorities. Fida works with people living in refugee settlements and in crowded quarters, who are at high risk of being infected with COVID-19. We are therefore closely monitoring the situation and in constant contact with Fida’s team members, church partners, and health workers as they serve in East Africa.
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Since 2002, The Great Commission Foundation has enabled ministry projects to thrive by providing charity admin expertise and guidance while promoting collaboration in fulfilling the Great Commission. We are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency for charitable work (charity number: 859928483RR0001RR0001).
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