Fight famine with farming in South Sudan

Every year we expect that during the rainy season there will be some flooding in our area. Exacerbated by climate change, this year the high waters came like the people haven't seen for several decades. Across South Sudan estimates of nearly one million people were directly affected.  In our region over 300,000 people had to leave their homes and find safe ground.

The village of Old Fangak is again seeing an influx of flood refugees.  They tell stories of losing their homes, all of the stored-up food—entire villages abandoned. We expect that many of these refugees will stay in the Old Fangak area.

Our immediate response was to airlift water pumps so that we could aid in reducing the damage of the high waters.  Three pumps were purchased in Juba and flown in to Old Fangak.  They were put to immediate use.

But the next step will require a greater effort.  Our goal is to provide seeds, tools and training to 200 families.  This is nearly double what we have done in the past.  But without the ability to grow food to sustain themselves during this time, the community will suffer.

They already call this the "hunger gap" season. Without help it will be another famine.

That's where you come in.  Together we can provide the basic needs. Small shovels. Hoes. Foot pumps for watering. Seeds of all types. Onions, Tomatoes, Kale, Okra, Melons.  They are easy to grow and will feed families.

Time is of the essence. We have already begun to prepare the first shipment of basic needs. But we will need more.  There is no time to waste.  We thank you in advance for your generosity and response to this emergency. Together we are making a difference.