Sri Lanka emergency appeal 2009
In May 2009, the Sri Lankan civil war, which had spanned two decades, came to an end. In the final days, hundreds of thousands of children and families fled the violence, leaving behind their homes,…
Australian government commits to saving lives of over 13 million at risk in Horn of Africa
Despite global relief efforts, the humanitarian emergency in the Horn of Africa is continuing to worsen. According to the United Nations, around 13.3 million people are now affected, and this…
ChildFund responds to floods in India
Extreme flooding in India’s coastal state of Orissa has affected more than two million people in 19 districts, claiming at least 22 lives. As a result, thousands of families have lost their homes,…
Ethiopia feeding program 2008
Last year the rains failed to arrive in the Shashemene District of Oromiya Regional State, causing a severe drought and food crisis. The lack of water meant crops failed and farmers were…