These distributions will begin in July 2000 and last until November 2000, when the next harvest is due. Assessment teams estimate that a total of 670,000 people in South Gondar are vulnerable to hunger in the coming months if aid does not arrive soon. Food for the Hungry is currently distributing wheat flour, powdered milk and medicine in neighboring Borena regions through May 2000. While Food for the Hungry's first priority is to the people living in its established South Gondar zones, we are assisting in southern Ethiopia regions through cash contributions to partnering agencies already operating in those areas. Food for the Hungry's famine relief plan is just part of ongoing, large-scale efforts to produce permanent improvement in the lives of Ethiopia's poor.
Individuals can pray, give and go .
Please pray for the people of Ethiopia and for those seeking to help them. Food for the Hungry is seeking cash donations to mobilize resources for Ethiopia. A list of organizations working in Ethiopia is available from InterAction . Individuals also can consider going on a team to Ethiopia in the coming months to assist with relief efforts.