Page 4 - World Food Day and ADRA Canada
P. 4
Beyond Coping
South America
Sometimes despite a family’s best efforts, circumstances beyond their control bring tremendous
hardship. For example, in one South American country , extreme hyperinflation has rendered
the national currency almost worthless despite possessing one of the world’s largest oil
reserves. Today it is one of the world’s most concerning acute food insecurity hotspots.
ADRA Canada is working to provide emergency food aid to stem the tide of hunger. After two
cycles of food aid, we are planning a pilot Agriculture/Livelihood project in the communities we
are working with. Through this project we are seeking to increase resiliency and sustainability.
The economic crisis, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has taken a significant toll on
families. Many are left without income as fathers, desperate to feed their children, migrate to
border regions in search of work.
Women and children are left destitute, desperately seeking to generate much needed income.
Rosemary is one such mother. She describes the impact ADRA’s Food for Hope project has
made in her life and that of her family.
Listen to Rosemary tell her story by clicking here.
Photo: © 2021 ADRA | ADRA South America
