Thursday, May 19, 2011

Food Crisis in Nepal

The population in the western mountains of Nepal has been facing an immense food crisis. These small villages have very little accessibility, either by helicopter or a ten mile walk from nearest road. 70% of the population in these areas suffers from malnutrition. Some food can grow in the area, but even if the land was farmed for an entire year it would only yield enough food for three months. The World Food Programme has been ferrying in food for the last ten years but soon the aid will be scaled back dramatically. The WFP feels that the government needs to step in and offer their own aid. At this time however there does not appear to be any help forthcoming.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-13422384

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