Food, glorious Food – and my daily Bread

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that as the result of Covid-19, 60 million people will be additionally cast into poverty in Third World countries longer term. This number may still double or treble. The poor are not worried about dying from Covid-19, their overwhelming concern is survival: FOOD FOR TOMORROW, breakfast for tomorrow morning and for the day after. That panic is brought about by the lockdowns and the lockdowns were brought about by Covid-19. Covid-19 will have devastating effects for years to come. With all the stress and pain in Australia brought about by it, and all the financial losses we too have, is there anyone who still worries about having enough to eat today or tomorrow? That was the concern of our forefathers 100 years ago but we have forgotten that already. We live in paradise as compared to most people in the world. When the poor of the world (who are Christians) pray ”Lord, give us today our daily bread (rice)”, God looks at US. For we are His hands and feet.

Nepal still starving right now

The poor families on the photo received food last week to last them for some weeks – a bag each filled with rice, lentils, oil, soap, salt and vegetables. This is in a remote area of Rolpa, a mountainous area. Note they wear thongs. They don’t seem to have shoes. LMN/AFA works in 7 different regions in Nepal with its 30 million people.

This lady is from Rukum province, Nepal, carrying away what she received. They are used to carrying heavy loads. This photo was taken near the centrally located church that served as distribution centre. Note the drinking water container: at home, most likely, there is no such convenience