Help those affected by the food crisis in Southern Africa
Hunger and AIDS in the Highlands of Lesotho
My ears pop as we climb the mountain road in a rented pick-up truck. Our driver, Lebajoa, giggles at my worried expression as I look out the window. On this rocky trail, only a few centimeters separate us from a sheer drop, several hundred meters high. "Don't worry, we will make it," he says with a reassuring smile. More»
Press Release
The Canadian Red Cross is supporting the International Red Cross' largest appeal since the Balkans operation three years ago. The international appeal is seeking $95.2 million to provide direct assistance, including 76,000 metric tons of food for 750,000 people affected by a severe food crisis in a region where HIV infection rates are running as high as 34 per cent. More»
Help those affected by the food crisis in Southern Africa
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Millions of people in southern Africa are facing a rapidly developing crisis. Following a drastic shortfall of grain harvests in 2002, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe are suffering the worst food shortages in a decade and many people face starvation in the coming months. The desperate situation is compounded by an AIDS pandemic that affects up to 25% of the population, depleting the labour force and reducing food production and wage income. More»
