In the district of Makueni, east Kenya, the rains failed in October, November and December 2010. The resultant drought and crop failures have left 2.6 million people in need of food aid.
Following consultation with the Government Agriculture Office, The Salvation Army was asked to provide food to 388 families in an area that the government was struggling to assist. A Salvation Army team distributed a two-week ration of maize, beans and cooking oil to relieve distress at this difficult time.
The most appropriate beneficiaries were chosen after discussions with community leaders and staff from local non-governmental organisations.
Winter Storm Social Services Response Recognized by Prime Minister
Army responds after record snowfall in Sydney, N.S.
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Sydney, N.S., saw record snowfall in February when a multiple-day winter storm dropped more than 150 centimetres. The Salvation Army responded by providing spiritual and emotional support, and packing and distributing emergency food hampers in partnership with Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) and the Provincial Incident Management Team.
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New Appointments Announced for Canada and Bermuda Territory
International Headquarters approves appointments for five officers.
NewsPlease pray for our officers as they share in these respective ministry opportunities.
Celebrating World Water Day
Clean water brings hope to rural communities in Kenya.
By Manjita Biswas Features
Water is life. Yet 2.2 billion people around the world live without access to clean water, according to the World Health Organization. Every day, an estimated 1,000 children under the age of five die from preventable diseases related to contaminated water. In response to this crisis, The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda, in partnership with
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