Prayer for Famine

Join believers worldwide in lifting up communities affected by Famine in South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Afghanistan. This prayer has been crafted specifically for their situation, that we might intercede with understanding and compassion.

Communities We're Praying For

South Sudan flag South Sudan
Democratic Republic of the Congo flag Democratic Republic of the Congo
Haiti flag Haiti
Afghanistan flag Afghanistan

Famine and severe food insecurity are affecting South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, and Afghanistan, with conflict and displacement driving acute hunger in each location. In South Sudan, over 7.8 million people face high levels of acute food insecurity, while Afghanistan requires humanitarian assistance for 22 million people, including 8.45 million displaced individuals. Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo also report rising numbers of individuals struggling to access adequate food due to ongoing instability and economic challenges.

A Prayer for Affected Communities

Heavenly Father, we praise your loin-sustaining mercy and your presence with the suffering. We lift up our brothers and sisters in **South Sudan**, the **Democratic Republic of the Congo**, **Haiti**, and **Afghanistan**, where 22 million people in Afghanistan require humanitarian assistance, including 8.45 million displaced individuals, and 14.9 million are projected to need aid in 2026 due to acute food insecurity . We pray for families facing hunger, for responders striving to reach 5.9 million people with assistance, and for leaders to secure the over $3.23 billion needed to address these crises . You promise to be near the brokenhearted and to feed the hungry. We trust in the healing power of **Jesus Christ** and the comfort of the **Holy Spirit**, holding hope firmly in Christ. In Jesus-Christ's name we pray. Amen!

You can join others in this prayer right now. As we lift up these communities together, we trust in God's faithfulness and care.