Crisis in Congo

     The Democratic Republic of Congo is ranked as the poorest country in the world mostly due to the wars that have been fought in past and recent years.  Although the country is currently war free, the people are still fighting to stay alive.  Everyone, including children, are working extensive hours and living off of maybe one or two meals a day. The country is improving but is still far away from being anything close to comfortable.
     The Action Against Hunger lists areas in which the countries still needs help.

Nutrition:

• Community Management of Acute Malnutrition
• Emergency Intervention Pool for Nutritional Crisis
• Capacity Building of the National Nutrition Program of the Ministry of Health
• Nutrition surveys
• Nutrition and health education

Food Security:

• Distribution of seeds and tools
• Seed multiplication
• Agricultural production processing
• Fish farming
• Income generating activities
• Technical training

Water and Sanitation:

• Boreholes, wells, springs protection, water collectors, water committees
• Latrines for private and public use
• Hygiene promotion
• Cholera prevention and emergency response

     The Action Against Hunger organization has many opportunities to help the circumstances in Congo and all over the world.  You can work for them, or simply support their cause.  Either way your efforts make a difference and help lives. 

SOURCES
"Action Against Hunger". AFC International Network. November, 16, 2009 http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/.