“Fighting Famine Isn’t Enough,” Christianity Today. An examination of some of the factors behind the horrific Horn of Africa famine, mostly in Somalia, and the role of Christians in responding to it.
“Christians should not hesitate to feed the starving and care for the sick, homeless, and needy, no matter the cause of their suffering. After being chased out of Somalia in 2010, faith-based aid agencies have a critical role in border-area relief efforts. The Dadaab camp, for instance, is home to 400,000 refugees in Kenya just across the Somali border. There is a shortfall of $900 million in the estimated $3 billion of total aid needed in Somalia and the region.
“But famine cannot be defeated by food aid alone. Brought on by war and other complex underlying causes, famine calls for Christians to develop a comprehensive response. The tyranny of urgently needed, short-term famine relief should not lessen our commitment to a big-picture agenda.”
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