Three On Translation- Serge Gavronsky (includes new translations of Francis Ponge)

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Wikipedia: Horn of Africa Famine

"The famine was declared in response to new data from the UN's food security and nutrition analysis unit.[43][14] This is the first time the UN has declared a famine since the 1984–1985 famine in Ethiopia, when over a million people died.[5] Under international law, there is no mandated response which must follow from an official declaration of famine. However, it is hoped that the use of the term will serve as a "wake-up call" to the rest of the world, who have so far failed to respond.[5]"

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Action against Hunger (in East Africa)

"(Action Against Hunger is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and receives top ratings from key charity rating agencies Charity Navigator (receiving a 4-star rating), Independent Charities of America, Guidestar, and receives an "A" rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy. Donations to Action Against Hunger are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.)"