Friday, May 3, 2013

BREAKING NEWS: Widespread Drought in the Tropics


The United Nations of Guapo is reporting on a growing natural disaster that concerning all nations from the Tropic of Cancer south to the Tropic of Capricorn. These tropical nations have been suffering now for months. The Meteorological Society of Guapo is reporting severe lack of rain in the nations highlighted on the map. These areas have experienced wildfires, major losses of crops and livestock, and significant human suffering due to lack of food and heat exhaustion. The health and economic implications of this drought could be devastating for countries already struggling to make ends meet. The future weather predictions are grim in the area as we head into the warmest time of year in Guapo.

Large-scale humanitarian efforts are being organized as this article goes to print. The needs are great and varied. Irrigation, food supplies, technology, and peacekeeping support are all needed in these dire times. Nations of Guapo, now is the time to respond to the needs of your fellow man, not as one country or political structure but as compassionate humans. To quote a famous humanitarian from another world order: 


"There are people so hungry in the world, 
that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread."
-Mahatma Gandhi

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