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Building safety nets to catch children before they fall

Ann Graham shares a personal story of why the West Africa Crisis is so important for us all to take note of and give help to, through the story of one mother's success.
What a terrible introduction. I visited Niger and saw mothers and children stripping … told me a big drought or food crisis hits Niger every five years. But the truth is that

Lost Childhood

What is it like to be a child without a childhood? Sent away from home to beg, pulled out of school to support family or too hungry to play – what does it mean to lose your childhood?

Guest blog: “I know it’s my problem too”

Merry Raymond, one of our #ShareNiger bloggers and here she shares how her experience with the campaign helped her realise that we can all play our parts, no matter how small.
me. Sian at MummyTips who travelled to Niger and sent back the original

Hungry Children Eat Locusts to Survive in West Africa Food Crisis

West Africa is currently in the grip of a desperate food crisis. With dying crops, poor rainfall and families still recovering from recent food shortages, the next harvest is still months away. Now, to make matters worse, the already struggling region has been hit by a devastating locust invasion.
and small swarms arriving in Northern Niger. More mature swarms have also been seen … also like to consider sponsoring a child in Niger which will help children and communities

Niger, how Child Sponsorship is bringing Hope

Mark Bulpitt, Head of Emergencies, blogs from Niger.
blogs from Niger. This morning didn’t start quite as I … their staff to seeing lasting change here in Niger. Despite the positive work I have seen

Update from Niger: How your donations are being used

I’m writing from Niger, the country worst affected by the West African food crisis. Yesterday I visited a World Vision supported health and feeding centre in the outskirts of the capital city, Niamey. I wanted to share with you what I have seen of the work being done here – lives are literally being saved and if you’ve already donated to the World Vision appeal, you’ve helped make it possible.
general or about what life is like here in Niger. Just post them below and I will get back to