SALVATIONIST.CA/INTERNATIONAL-DEVELOPMENT
GLOBALLINK TERRITORIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT IN CANADA AND BERMUDA
Providing supplie
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RESTORING HOPE
in Kenya’s Drought-Stricken Communities By Major Elaine Locke
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ommunities across Kenya faced a harsh reality as prolonged drought took its toll. After consecutive seasons of failed rains, crops withered, water sources dried up and food prices soared. More than four million people were left in urgent need of support, including nearly a million children suffering from malnutrition. During this crisis, The Salvation Army Kenya East Territory responded swiftly and compassionately. Working through local corps and supported by many dedicated volunteers, teams delivered baskets filled with a three-month supply of items that included maize, beans, cooking oil and soap to 5,581 households across 142 drought-affected communities. Schools also received food supplies,
ensuring that children could stay nourished and continue learning amid immense hardship. For many, the support meant more than just supplies; it was a reminder that they weren’t alone. In the middle of uncertainty, communities felt seen, cared for and supported. “The relief of food came in our hour of need,” shares a mother of four. “I was at the crossroads with no job, not able to feed my children. This was a miracle. I saw God.” Her words reflect what so many experienced, not just the provision of food, but a moment of divine reassurance. Hope broke through despair. Continued on page 2