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Class 6: February 16, 2006 FORGOTTEN EMERGENCIES Up to date information on the world's hot spots with an emphasis on Africa . Evariste Karangwa, Program Director for Africa The need for relief is undeniable. The need for long-term assistance remains a necessity. The outpouring of compassion from the world is unprecedented. When so much of the world's attention is turns to the crisis du jour - South Asia Tsunami, food shortage in Niger , hurricane in Central America -- Lutheran World Relief remains committed to the "forgotten emergencies" and the needs of all who hunger, hurt, and live in fear. Before, during and after any crisis that might be aired on the TV news, LWR continues its work in 35 countries around the world, including many emergency and long-term development efforts in areas that are in danger of being forgotten because they have-at least temporarily-fallen from the headlines: Sudan , Liberia , Niger , the Congo and other hot spots. Get the most up-to-date information on LWR's response to the world's "forgotten emergencies" with an emphasis on Africa . Questions for Evariste and other discussion are invited now at the web forum, www.lwr.org/forum. Suggested Reading:

For a summary on LWR’s work in Africa, including a map, visit this link: http://www.lwr.org/africa/index.asp For more information on LWR’s response to Sudan, Niger, and other emergencies, visit this link: http://www.lwr.org/emergencies/index.asp For more information on LWR’s HIV/AIDS projects in Africa: http://www.standwithafrica.org/hiv_aids/index.asp For resources to use during your own presentations: Niger Food Crisis: Short term and Long Term Responses – new powerpoint presentation available upon request from Terri Speirs tspeirs@lwr.org Braving Aids – video available for free loan by calling 1-800-LWR-LWR-2 (800-597-597-2)