Food for the Hungry at work in Darfur (FHI).
Latest UN statistics suggest more than 200,000 people have been killed in the Muslim against Muslim violence. Food for the Hungry's Matt Ellingson says that has forced many people from their homes.
"Over the entire situation over two million people have been in need of support -- food, until peace is found there. Food for the Hungry has partnered with a total of six organizations. providing support in the areas of nutrition, health and the provision of water."
The partnership is made up of Food for the Hungry, Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, World Relief, World Concern, Medical Teams International, and MAP International.
While Food for the Hungry typically works through the local church, they can't in this case, says Ellingson. He says unconditional love is the way they show God's love to those in need. "There are many, many different communication styles and that is the one that is the most appropriate, useful and impacting in this setting. To love the person in the action of providing the basic needs of life are huge in this setting."
According to Ellingson, funding is a big need right now. "It is expensive in Darfur. Insecurity has affected a lot of things. We routinely have to adjust schedules and destinations and continually have to think about how we're going to exit a situation if an incident arises."
Pray that the people they're serving would experience the love of God and that the situation in Darfur would stabilize so their work can be more effective.
