Ebola Outbreak Believed Under Control in Uganda
An outbreak of the Ebola virus, which has claimed the lives of at least 16 people in Uganda since late July, now appears to be under control, according to the World Health Organisation. The…
Visiting the Horn of Africa - one year on
Living in Australia, it’s easy to feel disconnected from other parts of the world. Even for those of us working at the ChildFund office in Sydney, while you know you’re part of an organisation doing…
Horn of Africa drought relief update - one year on
In July 2011, the Horn of Africa was struck with a devastating drought. Crops withered, livestock perished and millions of children were at risk of starvation. ChildFund responded to this…
Food Crisis in The Gambia
How old were you when you learned that the food you ate grew from the ground? Or that plants need water to grow? How old were you when you understood that your life depends on those two simple…