Zimbabwe Crisis Lack of food and medicines affecting millions in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe International The economic, political and social decline in Zimbabwe has taken a disastrous toll on the country's food supply and medical institutions. With hyperinflation and lack of food, people are faced with a famine situation. [more] East Africa - Ethiopia Drought Severe drought in the making Ethiopia International Dry conditions that are a result of poor rains following the near total failure of two previous rainy seasons in the south-eastern pastoral areas of Ethiopia, lead to what is forecasted to be one of the countries most severe droughts in recent history. [more] Widespread Flooding in the Midwest Heavy storms have swept through the Midwest, causing extensive flooding Midwest United States Domestic A series of heavy storms have swept through the Midwest, causing extensive flooding and damage in Iowa, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The floods have destroyed homes, damaged schools and camps, and displaced thousands of people. In some communities, these floods follow tornadoes and other disasters that occurred earlier this spring. With more rain predicted, anxieties and fears are high. [more]