Horn of Africa Appeals 2011
As a humanitarian crisis unfolds in the eastern Horn of Africa various Appeals have been set up to support children and families affected by the severe and ongoing drought.
Livestock deaths, crop failure and a steep rise in the price of food staples are endangering the lives of children and families. In northern Kenya alone the number of deaths and rates of malnutrition have increased dramatically, and the number of people requiring food aid has jumped from 2.4 million to 3.5 million.
"In Kenya, water is so scarce that families are walking up to 15 kilometres to find water sources. Combined with a 60 per cent increase in the price of maize it means that families are constantly on the move in search of food. The effect of the ongoing drought is expected to worsen and impact a wider area.
"Children are suffering from acute malnutrition and we need all the help we can get with a humanitarian crisis of this magnitude."
Please donate to one the following Appeals:
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Save The Children Horn Of Africa Appeal 2011
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British Red Cross Horn Of Africa Appeal 2011
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Oxfam Horn Of Africa Appeal 2011
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Medecins Sans Frontieres Horn Of Africa Appeal 2011
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Medical Emergency Relief International Horn Of Africa Appeal 2011
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World Vision Horn Of Africa Appeal 2011
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Concern Worldwide Horn Of Africa Appeal 2011
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UNICEF Horn Of Africa Appeal 2011
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Disasters Emergency Committee Horn Of Africa Appeal 2011