There are more people facing famine in the world today than at any other time in modern history.

World Renew invites you to join Christians and churches around the world in a Global Day of Prayer to End Famine on May 21.

Famine has been declared in South Sudan. Somalia, Nigeria, and Yemen are teetering on the brink.

Globally, more than 20 million people are at risk of starvation, while millions more suffer from drought and food shortages. In this desperate situation children suffer most and become increasingly vulnerable.

The day of prayer is a joint call from the World Council of Churches and the All Africa Council of Churches, as well as several others.

“There is great danger that on its current course, the global response to this crisis will be hugely inadequate and will lead to unimaginable suffering and death, which is eminently avoidable. We believe the churches have a prophetic role in calling to mobilizing their members, the wider society and governments, and making a difference during this unprecedented period of suffering.” (see letter here)

Sign up to join the call to prayer.

Add your prayer to the Prayer Wall when you post to Instagram or tweet to Twitter using the hashtag #PraytoEndFamine

Resources for your church and family

 

PHOTO TOP: Christians march in a public procession on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Pawel, a village in South Sudan’s Jonglei State. South Sudan’s churches have played a critical role in trying to mediate the conflict which has torn apart the world’s newest nation since 2013, and members of the ACT Alliance (including World Renew) collaborate closely with them to support peace and reconciliation. PHOTO CREDIT: Paul Jeffrey