1984 FAMINE OF ETHIOPIA
Category |
Famine. |
Account |
The World's worst famine in recorded history
struck in the summer of 1984. Stark photographs of under-nourished,
swollen-bellied children ripped through the consciousness
of the civilised world. “It was the closest thing to
Hell on Earth,” said the first BBC reporter on the scene. |
Area affected |
Ethiopia and neighbouring countries in
Africa. |
Casualty |
Over 1 million people died. |
Livestock |
87% of the rural population of domestic
livestock perished. |
Affected |
7 million were affected by food shortages. |
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HELP
BY BAPS ORGANISATION
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Centre
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BAPS centres in the UK.
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Area helped
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Ethiopia.
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FINANCIAL AID
BAPS child and youth volunteers
of London, Great Britain, raised funds for the people of
Ethiopia's famine through a variety of means. On 27 January
1985, BAPS child members presented a cheque of £2,315
to the Ethiopian Relief Fund through the Minister of State's
Under Secretary for Northern Ireland, Mr. Rod Boyson.
Mr. Boyson commented, “Just as
one cares and feels responsible for members of one's family,
you also look after those in hardships. Your work is highly
commendable.” |
