2011 was a very tough year for Kenyans. Drought racked the land and food prices rocketed, leaving most people struggling to eat three decent meals a day. Concern Worldwide is there, providing support to those who need it most.
G20 countries are attending a key development meeting in South Africa today. Concern Worldwide and other charities in the UK Hunger Alliance are calling for the urgent release of promised funds to stop more people from going hungry as food prices skyrocket once again.
In my last blog post, I wrote about the impact high food prices are having on the very poorest people. Concern Worldwide is working hard to combat this problem, but the crisis is worsening.
Global food prices are at an all-time high. Many devastating factors are combining at the same time – a perfect storm for the world’s poorest people. Concern’s teams are responding, but international leaders need to address the situation with extreme urgency.