We have the technology, why not use it?

The problem with U.S is government official here gave out tax payer money to all these one man dictatorship in Africa or as a matter of fact middle east or south asia without demanding accoutability and agreement, since the fund is obviously make up by American tax dolllar, U.S government doesn't think it needs to exercise prudent and hold those foreign leaders accountable in order to establish their friendship and relationship with these regimes. They do believe they can buy cosy diplomatic relationship by giving generously to these strong men in Africa without placing a condition for using the all mighty U.S relief fund, so at the end of the day, vast majority of the percentage go right into a few top level leaders deep pockets and Swissbank saving account, while a tiny portion go to community center as a show of responsibility on the part of African government, that is why you continue to see vast starvation, high level of poverty, massive number of impoverished people in Africa continent every year after U.S gave out massive relief fund.

You're right of course. But isnt it the same everywhere? All head of governments live in mansions while the population of the world is trying to make ends meet or live off the street. There are homeless people here in Canada and in the USA. We are giving millions to Africa right now while we should use this money to feed our own people. So in a way, Canada is giving money to the dictator in Africa so he can get richer while his people are dying. And nobody rebels against this. It makes me angry. Thanks. You sound like you know whats going on in the world!!

By the way, it is not the same every where, Africa has famine and mass starvation, while western europe, China, Canada do not have such a disastrous cand tragic event in a century. European or Chinese people are living quite well off compare to people in Africa continent on average, there is famine there while none in China or Europe.

Mmm thats interesting, so how could they manage to grow food when there is no rain? They would need greenhouses then. That might be more expensive than making rain. Unless you know of another way to grow food during a drought?

Heres the link on how China made rain. They talk about China, but Im sure that all countries can do this now. I suspect they have been for a while now. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3893671.stm

One thing that's bugging me is, how would they actually make the rain? I would have thought that was pretty expensive. At least greenhouses would be a bit more permanent. Anyway, I've seen a video on Vimeo (go and search for 'How to Feed the World'. It's the one with the funny looking pseudo-stickmen on it.), and it was talking about compatible agriculture and stuff. Something about growing specific species of plants together, so they share resources well. And also, we can veer off meat, and go to plants, especially beans, as they give a good amount of protein without draining our water supplies.

China making rain was on the news here and this is how Ive learned of it "officially". You'll find a link below so that you can read it for yourself. Yes it sounds like they should live close to the water but Im not there and I dont know if they CAN find such places. Dont forget that the politicians in Africa are corrupt and they seem to not care about their people. Canada spent a LOT of "my" money to drill wells in Africa.....Im not sure why they are dry now as Im not a specialist when it comes to drought. Maybe all those wells that cost a fortune, are all dry. Thanks for sharing and no its not an ignorant answer!!

I know what you mean about the seeds and how cheap it would be to feed many people. But first, they need to have a space to plant the seeds, unless they could in pots, now that might be a good idea and then they could make it rain so that it can grow. So why is it that nobody else is thinking about this? Thanks for your good idea!!

I agree with you that lives need to be saved, but if my country and your country send huge amount of money but that money goes to the Head of State there and NOT to the people, then what good does it do if that Head of State doesnt care to help his people but only buy himself a bigger car or bigger mansion?

Yes it would. Now they're saying that they cant get to the people because of the fighting. So now Im not sure if those people running away from their homes are actually leaving because of a drought of because of fighting. So why cant they get the food to the shelters or the refugee camps where they are running to?

That's a good point. Maybe sending resources instead of money would be the way to go. If only we could just get food and other things right to the people. That would be the best way to help.