Together We Are Making a Difference
Together we are making an incredible difference in the lives of desperately poor children and their families in Africa and India.
As you know, COVID-19 has impacted everyone across the globe. In the U.S., tens of thousands of lives have been lost, millions are out of work, and our economy has been shaken. But our economy is strong, our resources vast, and we will recover. The same is not true for those in Africa and India.
The Pandemic Worldwide
Africa and India face an even more serious crisis. Limited healthcare, widespread poverty, poor sanitation, and minimal reserves amplify the impact of the virus.
In Liberia, lockdowns have left families with no work and no food. Many survive on less than $1 per day. If they cannot work, they cannot eat. Thousands are starving.
“If the virus doesn’t kill us, hunger surely will.”
– Pastor Paasewe
According to the United Nations, COVID-19 threatens to kill more than 300,000 people in Africa and push tens of millions more into poverty. The World Health Organization warns that interruptions in medical deliveries, like mosquito nets, will cause malaria to surge—mostly among children.
Imagine being unable to leave your home due to lockdown, with no food or water for your family, no work, and no income to buy food even if you could. That is the daily reality for countless families. 
On March 27, ICF shipped food and supplies to Liberia. Loaded by Dr. Bruenning himself during U.S. lockdown, it arrived on May 15 and saved thousands of lives. But the need is overwhelming. With your help, our missions can purchase local supplies quickly.
The crisis is equally urgent elsewhere:
- Kenya: “There is great suffering in Nairobi. Please pray for us…”
- Uganda: “The lockdown has caused a severe shortage of food and children are starving…”
- India: “Everything is closed, we are in desperate trouble…”
- Togo: “Children are dying from starvation… please help…”
As they say: “When America has a hiccup, Africa has a heart attack.” The pandemic’s impact is magnified among the poor.
Regular giving provides urgent food and medical supplies now, while also supporting sustainable long-term improvements. We call these donors Hope Ambassadors.
Every gift, large or small, is an answer to prayer and an investment in a child’s life. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.