The floods had caused the plants to rot before they could mature for harvest. And the wheat the hail wiped out most of it. Her face, weathered from months of hard work tilling the soil in the sun betrayed little emotion. The little girl, dark eyes peering out over her shoulder, could not comprehend what this meant for her chances of survival.
Children are especially susceptible to the effects of malnutrition.
Sadly, this is reality today in much of North Potosi, Bolivia. Some were left homeless. Especially hard hit are the many subsistence farmers who have lost their crops right before harvest time. The Bolivia Government declared a national state of emergency. International relief agencies are concerned about possible starvation unless relief is forthcoming while crops can be re-planted.