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Christian World Service — November 19, 2023
Somawathie is the heart of this year’s Christmas Appeal.
She speaks for small-scale farmers like herself and other families that used to have enough food most days – but who are now very worried about whether they have enough for even one meal a day – a common occurrence for those facing food shortages. In the northern central plains of Sri Lanka where she lives, there is less rain and more drought. Climate change is coming to people who have nowhere left to turn.
CWS is currently posting resources you can use through Advent and Christmas, including information on partners like the Movement of Land and Agricultural Reform in Sri Lanka. You can read more about elephants and the clever strategies Somawathie has developed to try to protect her livelihood and that of her community from these beautiful creatures
Please take time to pray and think of others who do not have enough food. Share Food this Christmas . You can order posters and appeal leaflets for your church or call Italy on 0800 74 73 72.