Niger famine

Why is it so hard to raise awareness and money to help famine victims?  It does seem that there is a crisis in Africa every 6 months or so, and thus we can be forgiven for not rushing to donate everytime the UN puts out a press release.  And certainly aid money is only a bandaid on a gaping wound - oppressed people living under corrupt governments.  A long term solution will have to involve an emphasis on individual liberty, democracy and free markets.

 

But bandaids are still necessary in the short term.  Please consider giving.