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Nontobeko Nkomo and Mongameli, aged two, at Empandeni Primary School, Zimbabwe. [Annie Bungeroth]

CAFOD continues to meet the ongoing needs of ordinary people in Zimbawe

For most people in the crisis-torn country, life is still a daily struggle to put food on their families’ plates.

CAFOD has worked in Zimbabwe for many years but we need to re-double our efforts to feed hungry people and help them rebuild their lives.

CAFOD raised more than £2.3 million for its Zimbabwe appeal in 2007, to help people at risk of starvation in the region - but we anticipate more help will be needed.

CAFOD is supporting local church organisations distributing food, and is also providing fertiliser and seeds to families so they can grow their own food, and cope better with future food crises.

Receiving handouts is not a good idea, which is why we focus much of our work on supporting people to grow their own crops.

With your continued support, we can supply monthly food rations and access to clean water to thousands of the most vulnerable families. You can make a life or death difference.

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