On March 30, 2011 FTN and Global Assistance sent 41,652 pounds of fortified rice and soy protein meal packages to the Gorzohn Community of Liberia.
Japan – Earthquake Relief
Clean Water for Japan
Feeding The Nations mobilizes multiple water purifiers to reach Japan
By now the airwaves have been full of news from Japan. Thousands of lives have been lost, and countless more have been left homeless and wondering how they can ever rebuild.
In the aftermath, we have been feverishly working to mobilize relief efforts to reach this hurting nation. Phase 1 of those efforts will be to send as many Air Mobile Rescuer water purification systems priced at $2,000 a piece. While this may be a large sum, the value it offers the survivors is incalculable. By working together and joining as one in this effort, we can make a difference for thousands in Japan. The need for clean water is so great that eight systems are already on their way as Joe Hurston, Air Mobile Ministries president, is en route to assess the situation and develop an effective plan to disperse the purifiers and train the people on the proper use of them. The ultimate goal is to provide 40 systems to Japan.
Each system can provide up to 25 gallons of clean water per hour and enough drinking water for 500 people per day – much-needed assistance as water sources have been contaminated due to toxic waste, debris and dead bodies. With all 40 systems in round-the-clock operation, they can provide 24,000 gallons of clean, drinkable water each day.
Using UV light and filters, the Rescuer operates on the same amount of power as a light bulb, providing clean water with any or no power supply necessary. It is a seven-stage, self-contained, electro-mechanical water filtration and purification system. The Rescuer removes sediment, bacteria and viruses from untreated water sources such as rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, springs, reservoirs and wells. Hurston has taken the filter around the world to provide clean water in the aftermath of many tragedies. Unafraid to demonstrate the Rescuer’s effectiveness, Hurston once took standing street water in post-Katrina New Orleans, filtered it and consumed it. Feeding The Nations has responded to disasters in the past with these water purification systems. We were able to send 8 to Myanmar and 5 to Haiti. As a result many people received life-giving water.
To make it possible to reach Japan with numerous filtration systems, we need your help. Will you join with us in reaching Japan with invaluable clean water as they pick up the pieces in the aftermath of an unimaginable tragedy? Simply click here to join us; call 574-968-1566 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.S.T., or 1-888-500-5262 after hours; or send your donation to P.O. Box 2438, South Bend, IN 46680.
Nicaragua – February through March 2011 Update
Feeding The Nations partnered with Global Samaritan Resources to ship two containers with 570,120 rice meals to Mission For Christ in Jinotega. These containers ship on February 28th and March 8th and are valued at $113,780 total. Mission For Christ provides nourishment for 26 schools, 24 congregations, nursing homes, individual families and special schools throughout the Jinotega region. Some of the communities and villages Mission For Christ reaches include: Jinotega, Apanas, La concordria, San Rafael, La Paz, El Attilo, Pantasma, Wiwili, San Jose Nocay, El Cua, La Dalia, San Juan, El Dorado, Yankea, Sille, El Bote, San Andres, Pantawsa, Esperanaz, Tuberias and a number of other smaller communities.
Nicaragua is the poorest Central American country and has been in a state of emergency with the recent historic rainfall amounts. Almost 15% of the country has been affected
by the massive flooding with over 6,000 living in shelters. Mission For Christ gives prioriy help to mothers with children and families with children and elderly.
Honduras – February 2011 Update
Feeding The Nations joined hands with Global Samaritan Resources to send 142,560 meals to Mission Lazarus in Chouluteca on February 9th.We would like to thank Stop Hunger Now for providing this food and the Canterbury United Methodist Church in Birmingham, AL for volunteering to put all these meals together.
Malawi – February 2011 Update
On February 24, 2011, a total of 228,096 rice/vegetable meals along with 3,856 pounds of vitamin supplements were loaded for Iris Ministries. Each day Iris Ministries feeds 8,500 through their feeding programs and children’s homes. The story of Timothy and Mphatso represents how this help is changing lives.
Timothy and Mphatso’s mother died several years ago. Their negligent father spends long periods of time away from them, leaving them to fend for 
themselves. We first met these boys when they attended the Iris Ministries children’s program where games are played, crafts are made, Bible stories are taught, and a meal is served.
Further investigation brought to our attention the severity of their need. They were squatting wherever they could find shelter to sleep at night. Food was scarce and the boys had to go from house to house in the village begging for something to eat. Timothy skipped school in order to do jobs for people in order to earn a little money to buy food. The boys lived in constant fear, were hungry and abandoned.
Recognizing their desperate situation, Iris Africa provided them with food and other essential items such as school supplies and clothing. We also built them a modest house in the neighboring village, all the while waiting for their father to respond to the invitation we offered to meet with the village Chief and Social Welfare Officer to give account for his actions. Last week the boys’ father finally came back to Bangula where he was confronted and given a strong warning to give his children the attention they deserve. He made promises to provide for the boys in different ways but only time will tell whether or not he was serious. Meanwhile, we continue to monitor these boys, providing education at the Iris Africa Primary School for the young brother, and ensuring that they have food to eat each day.
Timothy attends the boys club at Iris each Friday afternoon and enjoys playing football with other young men his age. Mphatso plays on the Iris boys’ junior football (soccer) team and he always has a smile on his face at training. He really loves to play football just like his older brother.
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