By Stephanie McCrummen Washington Post Foreign Service Tuesday, September 29, 2009 EL FASHER, Sudan — The volatility of this East African nation — from the Darfur conflict to the threat of renewed civil war in the south — is becoming a test of how President Obama will reconcile a policy of engagement with earlier statements… Read more »
Here is a story from Kimberly Smith, President of Make Way Partners, one of our partnering organizations on the ground in Sudan…WARNING: some graphic content. Milton [my husband] and I live on a hill alongside a river. In the winter months, when the trees are bare, you can see both east and west for miles… Read more »
Testimonials from Grace Orphans… Here are some updates from the Grace Orphans in Sunyani, Ghana, supported by Mocha Club. Their lives are being helped, thanks to you… “I have received new school uniforms, a pair of sandals and learning materials. These things have helped me to continue my education. We now have sports equipment in… Read more »
Oxfam has launched an emergency appeal for £9.5m ($15m) to reach millions of people threatened by hunger in Ethiopia and other East African countries. The UK-based agency says thousands of animals have already died because of a drought which is the worst in 10 years. Warning signs indicate that the lives and livelihoods of 23… Read more »
The leader of southern Sudan says the country is at a “historic crossroads”, as it gears up for a national vote and a secession referendum for the south. Salva Kiir also raised the prospect of conflict between north and south resuming despite a 2005 peace deal. “We don’t want to go back to war but… Read more »
