Hunger Campaign Results
From our Micro-Campaign, we helped 24 families and raised $543 for food supplies. Thank you to all of our committed supporters!
Read our final campaign update here.
Fortunately, the economy of El Salvador is reopening now and life is returning to normal. Although many people still struggle, at least they have the opportunity to feed their family.
Original Article: Famine Flags Are Hanging As Covid19 Starvation Crisis Begins
What Are Famine Flags?
Hunger caused by Covid19 is striking El Salvador. Families are placing white flags, or “banderas blancas” on their doors as a desperate cry for food and water.
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(Other countries not listed: Unfortunately those trips happened before I started Imperfect Plan)