The Round-up offers a weekly sample of what our sister Red Cross Societies are working on around the world.
BURKINA FASO: In Niaptana, Burkina Faso, the Burkinabe Red Cross Society has set up two women’s groups with community gardens where they grow vegetables that provide a lifeline for families struggling with severe hunger.
CHAD: An estimated 127,000 people are classed as malnourished in Chad following poor rains, insect infestations and a sudden drop in wages sent home from Chadians working in Libya. The IFRC has launched an emergency appeal to support the Red Cross of Chad in providing mobile clinics to assess the nutrition status of infants, and making referrals where necessary. Volunteers will also provide training and advice to mothers to help change the way their currently feed their children, prevent illnesses and be able to spot the early signs when things do go wrong.
GLOSSARY:
IFRC = International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies