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Give hungry children like Esther
the chance to live a full life
or some children, there’s no her uncle and cousins. A refugee And so despite all the hardships
guarantee of a meal when camp took them in and provided she’s faced in her home country,
Farriving home from school. An them with the essentials. But life Esther longs to go back to South
empty stomach is more than just was very difficult at first. Sudan to make a difference.
that: it’s the feeling of wanting to Esther and her remaining family “I want to be a member of the
curl up and cry; the feeling that were given the materials to build parliament,” she says. “I want to
life’s hardly worth living. a house, plus some basic bed- defend my country and also help
A lack of food was only the start of ding equipment, and some cook- others.”
Esther’s problems. ing utensils, as they lived among Thanks to those individuals and
thousands of other refugees facing
She says that while she was still similar difficulties. But it was hard sponsors who support Feed The
a young child in war-torn South to find enough food until Feed The Hungry, Esther and thousands
Sudan, her family was attacked: Hungry arrived. of children like her, are given the
opportunity to live full lives, what-
“As my family was walking home, Now 14 years old, Esther is excited ever their situation.
out of nowhere some [violent] reb- that she’s been given the oppor-
els came and started shooting at tunity to study at school. That’s “If we have food and don’t feel
us.” why she’s so thankful for the work hunger, we participate in class
and put our attention on what the
“All we could do was run in every of Feed The Hungry, a Christian teacher is teaching. When I receive
direction,” she says. Sadly, in the organisation committed to fighting a meal, I feel full and it makes me June will help make a difference in
chaos of the moment, she was sep- hunger caused by war and famine happy,” Esther said. the lives of 15,000 children waiting
arated from her mother. “I haven’t throughout the world. for their next meal. You can donate
been able to see or talk with her “Having a regular meal and a And you can give new hope to today by visiting the website –
[since]. It makes me feel so sad.” good education means that I have children just like Esther, by provid- www.feedthehungry.org.au – or by
ing them with nourishing meals,
Esther doesn’t know even now a future,” she said. an education… and the chance to calling 1300 005 514.
where her mother ended up. And Esther knows better than most live a full life. Esther is deeply grateful for those
tragically, her father was shot and that life is much more than a full
By donating just $30 today, you who give generously to help hun-
killed while protecting his family stomach. Feed The Hungry exists can feed five children in crisis for gry children, and she says:
from the gunfire: to see children live full lives with a month. And in doing so, you can
good nutrition and a chance to get “I would like to thank you for the
“[My father] told us to go, to not an education. Most of all, these chil- know you’re providing far more food you provide to us and I would
mind about him, so we ran.” than food for the children who are
dren are empowered by this loving like you to continue. I’m thankful to
Eventually, Esther made it to support to look bravely towards so hungry for hope. you because of what it means to
neighbouring Uganda along with the future. Your tax-deductible gift by 30 my life.”
A full life feels good.
Providing more than a meal –
“I’m thankful it’s giving them a future.
to you because
of what it means When you give to help hungry children in crisis, you’re doing more
to my life.” than just bringing them a much-needed meal. You’re giving these
children new hope and the chance for a better future.
Esther, Kiryandongo
refugee camp, Uganda As you help provide them with nourishing meals, an education, and
the opportunity for a brighter future, that holistic solution means
one thing. You’re helping to give thousands of the world’s hungriest
children the chance to live a full life. And it feels good for a child to
know someone like you cares.
By donating just $30 to Feed The Hungry, you can feed five hungry
refugee children for a month.
Your tax-deductible gift will help make a difference in the lives of
15,000 children waiting for their next meal. You can donate now by
visiting www.feedthehungry.org.au or by calling 1300 00 55 14.
By providing much more than a meal, you give hungry children
hope for a better future. Thank you!
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