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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

School Meals Lifeline At Risk in Drought-Ravaged Kenya

Schools are just days away from opening here in the United States. In newspapers and on local access channels, you might soon start to see school lunch menus appear. It's a very important, albeit seemingly routine, part of the school year.

But a world away in Kenya right now, that school lunch is literally a lifeline for families trapped in the massive drought that has hit East Africa.

Many families are unable to support themselves, following the loss of crops and livestock. Imagine losing your livelihood, and your sources of food start to dwindle. Where do you turn for help?

Read the full article at Blogcritics Magazine