Zimbabwean children are crying because of hunger

[freelancermaria]

The situation in Zimbabwe is depressing, as the drought worsens. People in the region rely largely on local aid from non-governmental organizations. A sorrowful sight develops on a farm in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital city, where many children and older people come together beside two big pots, eagerly expecting a portion of macaroni and soybean stew, which is sadly their only meal for the day.

The disastrous crop failure has left those who are residents of the Karibone farm, particularly the children, with sleepless nights due to empty stomachs. The farm's residents usually augment their income by working part-time on nearby farms, but this year, there are no open jobs owing to the drought. Zimbabwe's president issued a state of disaster, requiring at least $2 billion to alleviate the effects of the El Niño drought.

 

[Starmix]

The government must act fast. I pity the people especially the kids and the helpless old. Hunger cannot be postponed. If it's only near I surely feed the hungry babies .

 

[eLdavis]

It's well, I really hope something will be done pretty soon, especially because of the children.

 

[Starmix]

I'm going to find on the web updates of their case there. I hope the government acted fast to avoid escalating the problem of hunger.

 

[Augusta]

This is hear breaking. Hunger everywhere in the tier 2 countries. I hope the government do more than they are doing now

 

[Starmix]

It's a worst ordeal for the children crying for hunger and perhaps begging for food. Hoping they were fed by the local government.

 

[magnus2022]

The situation in Zimbabwe is depressing, as the drought worsens. People in the region rely largely on local aid from non-governmental organizations. A sorrowful sight develops on a farm in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital city, where many children and older people come together beside two big pots, eagerly expecting a portion of macaroni and soybean stew, which is sadly their only meal for the day.

The disastrous crop failure has left those who are residents of the Karibone farm, particularly the children, with sleepless nights due to empty stomachs. The farm's residents usually augment their income by working part-time on nearby farms, but this year, there are no open jobs owing to the drought. Zimbabwe's president issued a state of disaster, requiring at least $2 billion to alleviate the effects of the El Niño drought.

It is quite disheartening that Africa use to be in the news for bad reason. In western countries, drought can easily be managed without much ado. But here in Africa, corruption have eat deep into the fabric of the system. Government officials embezzle funds for critical infrastructure. It is a pity.

 

[Augusta]

We just have to do better in Africa. They are just too much corruption here and it is no longer funny

 

[Xtynehappy]

I can say that it's a very big shame that in the 21st century still hunger strikes in most African countries for sure.

 

[Trush Jodie]

Zimbabwe as a country has been going through very severe inflation. That's the legacy of Robert Mugabe.