His feet slowly took him through acres of fields. This North Korean farmer's callused hands longed to feel ripe produce during harvest season, but there wasn't any to be found. Drained from severe malnutrition, his sinking heart knew the crops had failed for the fourth year in a row. He hopelessly looked toward his dwelling where the children where too weak to cry about their hunger pains anymore.
Living in a country slightly smaller in size than Mississippi, thousands of farmers' families are barely surviving after failed crops. In order to feel full, they supplement scarcely available rations with ground up tree bark. When that is gone, they scavenge for grass and straw. As winter approached, the ground became hard and cold causing any type of eatable vegetation to die.
According to The World Factbook, even with international aid, North Korea's malnutrition rates are among the world's highest and estimates hundreds of thousands of people have died as a direct result of starvation or famine-related diseases.
Partner with OBI in bringing nutritious food to these starving North Korean families now! You can help!
By donating just $100, a family of four will receive enough food for one year!
The first fifty gifts of $100 will be matched dollar for dollar. This means
your initial $100 will turn into $200 and help two families through this turbulent
time! "Our goal is to sponsor as many families as possible," comments Dick Kohl,
OBI's Director of Disaster Relief.
Please help these precious people gather enough strength to prepare for planting season in a few months!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
You can help by making an online donation toward OBI's disaster relief efforts. With your support, we can continue to provide emergency relief and recovery. Please make an on-line donation today.
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