Photo Library #1: Malawi Food Crisis

Photos by Richard Lord

The following pictures were taken July 2002 in some of areas suffering from drought and famine in Malawi. Images can be used with credit at no cost by ACT members and ACT-related church organizations. UMCOR is a member of ACT (Action by Churches Together). Please credit Richard Lord / UMCOR copyright © 2002. At the right of the pictures are links to larger versions in both low resolution for the web (72 dpi, 50-70K) or high resolution for publications (300 dpi, 650-820K). Although all of the thumbnails are displayed in horizontal format, some are "details" for vertical format photos.

Food Distribution in Balamanja, Malawi

Registration for food distribution in Balamanja by Richard Lord.

These people are registering to receive food distribution in Balamanja, Malawi, one area in southern Africa suffering from drought. Your gifts to UMCOR's Africa Famine Relief, Advance #101250-4 will help to save millions of lives, strengthen communities and reduce the risk of recurring famine.
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Credit: copyright © 2002 Richard Lord / UMCOR.

Food distribution in Balamanja by Richard Lord.

Food distribution in Balamanja, Malawi, one area in southern Africa suffering from drought. Your gifts to UMCOR's Africa Famine Relief, Advance #101250-4 will help to save millions of lives, strengthen communities and reduce the risk of recurring famine.
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Credit: copyright © 2002 Richard Lord / UMCOR.

Food distribution in Balamanja by Richard Lord.

A mother feeds her child by Richard Lord

A mother in Balamanja, Malawi, feeds her child. Your gifts to UMCOR's Africa Famine Relief, Advance #101250-4 will help to save millions of lives, strengthen communities and reduce the risk of recurring famine.
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Credit: copyright © 2002 Richard Lord / UMCOR.

Children receiving food at school by Richard Lord.

Children receive lunch from a supplemental feeding program at this school in Balamanja, Malawi, one area in southern Africa suffering from drought. Your gifts to UMCOR's Africa Famine Relief, Advance #101250-4 will help to save millions of lives, strengthen communities and reduce the risk of recurring famine.
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Credit: copyright © 2002 Richard Lord / UMCOR.

Children receiving lunch in Balamanja by Richard Lord.

Children wait in line to receive food at school by Richard Lord.

Children at school in Balamanja, Malawi, wait in line to receive lunch through a supplemental feeding program. Your gifts to UMCOR's Africa Famine Relief, Advance #101250-4 will help to save millions of lives, strengthen communities and reduce the risk of recurring famine.
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Credit: copyright © 2002 Richard Lord / UMCOR.

Children lined up to receive food by Richard Lord.

Malawian boy eating by Richard Lord.

This boy is enjoying food provided through a supplemental feeding program at his school in Balamanja, Malawi, one area in southern Africa suffering from drought. Your gifts to UMCOR's Africa Famine Relief, Advance #101250-4 will help to save millions of lives, strengthen communities and reduce the risk of recurring famine.
| Web Version | High Resolution | Vertical Format
Credit: copyright © 2002 Richard Lord / UMCOR.

One hundred percent of every gift designated for "All Africa Famine Relief, Advance #101250" will be used in the relief efforts. We also need Medicine Boxes. The generous giving of United Methodists to the One Great Hour of Sharing supplements the cost of Advance gifts. Give through a local United Methodist church or send financial contributions to: UMCOR, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068. Call 1-800-554-8583 to make a credit card donation.