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=Why are famines a global problem? =

From 1984 to 1985, Africa faced major severe droughts that left Africans with devastated land and famines. The country with the most catastrophic consequences was Ethiopia. Droughts and famine stroke when they were still not recovered from previous severe drought in 1970s. More than 600,000 people are estimated to be the victims of the droughts in 1980s. [|African famine][| UN warns]

This is just one example of victims of famine in Africa. Why are famines a global problem? The reason is simple. All human beings on earth are one family. If there are nations that suffer from famine then other countries should help them. It’s every human’s duty to try to pursue world’s peace and happiness. In order to achieve that, we must cooperate and care more about those people

__**What is** **//famine//?**__

Famine is food shortage due to the possible causes such as war, natural disaster like drought or flooding, and epidemic. These countries listed below were hit by massive food shortages and they are currently undergoing years of drought and flooding.

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*North Korea* Famines had taken away numerous lives of people not only in Africa, but also in other areas such as Middle East and some countries of Asia. North Korea is not an exception. North Korea was already in famine after flooding and drought in 1900s that approximately killed two million people. With the help of South Korea and China, North Korea received food supply. Even though Kim Jung-Il has worsened conditions in North Korea, people who are hungry are not evil. They still need to be protected and that is what we have to do. [|Flood-hit N Korea 'faces famine']
 * __What other countries are undergoing famine?__ **


 * Sudan*

This picture has been a significant issue around the world. It was taken by a photographer Kevin Carter in 1994 during Sudan famine. The dying baby in this photo is trying to reach the UN food camp 1 kilometer apart, crawling. But the vulture at the back is waiting for the child’s death to eat him. This one photo made the world weep and left the people shocked. We can’t let this child to be eaten by the vulture! [|Kevin Carter]

__**Right now in Sri Lanka...**__

After decades of civil war, Sri Lanka finally met peace. However, side effects of long lasting war seem to increase the casualties. This civil war not only took away over 6 millions of lives, but also resulted in food shortages. The lands in Sri Lanka have become devastated. Furthermore, 70,000 to 200,000 civilians are estimated to be caught up in the conflict zone. The conflict zone where they stayed during the war. They are refugees. Researchers say that economy will rise if those refugees go back to their homes and start settling in. The problem is they can’t go back. During the war, a lot of mines were charged under the Sri Lankan land. Many innocent people are dying. They can’t even do anything. Some food supplies can’t even reach because of government movements. Again, so many innocent children and new born babies are dying from hunger and malnutrition. [|Sri Lanka]

__**What can we do?**__

BE AWARE OF FAMINE AROUND THE WORLD! People should be aware of what other people on the other side of the earth are going through. They need help and we should help them. We should feed them, build houses for them, help removing land mines, or even just give them a little hope. We should not take our privileged lives for granted. The more we have, the more we should distribute. So here’s what you can do. First, as mentioned above, take care about those people. Just know how many people are suffering. Also you can join any campaign that help refugees and poor people around the world. Your weekly allowance can feed many poor people. Click on links below to get more information. If that’s too complicated, you can purchase products provided by Habitat For Humanity or other organizations fund-raising for people who are suffering at school.



= = = = =Be Aware! Be Aware! Be Aware! Be Aware! Be Aware! Be Aware! = media type="youtube" key="OBfLDXOXpME" height="346" width="405" media type="youtube" key="wfrtRM-tKMY" height="344" width="408" //The [|first video] shows filthy conditions in Africa and children dying from hunger. The [|second video] is a premiere from World Vision's 30 Hour Famine.// =Be Aware! Be Aware! Be Aware! Be Aware! Be Aware! Be Aware! =

Hunger is not everything about famine. Usually famine lays another nightmares such as water pollution, disease, malnutrition, and at the end, death. Moreover, places where famines are common are bombed, devastated, and not fertile to grow crops. Injured people cannot even receive proper treatment because there are only filthy hospitals. Why are they living in those conditions while we complain about freezing air conditioners? It is not fair. Many of those people have lost their hopes. We cannot let them live that way. Every time they wake up in the morning, they have to get ready to go through another miserable day. They are nothing different from us. If we are not born to be one of them, then we must help them. They are not able to recover by themselves, but that’s not their fault. Those starving innocent civilians are exhausted by never-ending fights and famines. Therefore, we should pay more attention to them and find good ways to improve their lives. Tell your friends or parents to sponsor children suffering from famine. Actions speak louder than words.

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