Put simply, the Niger Food Crisis is worse now than it was in 2005 : triggered by drought and lack of crops. There has been little mention of this in the press and millions of people are threatened by death.
There can be no DEC appeal until there is greater public awareness. So while we’re all wrapped up in what’s happening on this tiny island, the papers are paying scant attention to what tragedy is about to unfold.
We -- no matter who we are -- are never far from death, irrespective of circumstance.
The very least anyone can do is draw attention to the crisis.
Please -- I implore you to do something: post an article on Facebook; Twitter about the crisis -- use whatever means you have at your disposal.
Yes, you can donate to the cause, but right now, what is needed is the attention of the UK so that the DEC feel they can run a national appeal with the major news channels.
Thanks.
