UN’s global emergency fund provides .5 million for early response to new drought in Ethiopia: With the Horn of Africa facing one of the worst droughts in decades, more than 5.6 million people in Ethiopia alone are in desperate need of life’s basic necessities. To provide time-critical aid to more than 785,000 people suffering from hunger, malnutrition and severe water … [Read more...] about UN’s global emergency fund provides $18.5 million for early response to new drought in Ethiopia
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Somalia: ICRC assisting 240,000 people affected by severe drought
Somalia: ICRC assisting 240,000 people affected by severe drought: At a time of increasing concerns about severe drought and potential famine in Somalia, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) are currently distributing food to 140,000 drought-affected people. In the coming days 100,000 more people will receive cash and … [Read more...] about Somalia: ICRC assisting 240,000 people affected by severe drought
Drought is pushing food prices up sharply in East Africa
Drought is pushing food prices up sharply in East Africa: Drought throughout East Africa has sharply curbed harvests and pushed the prices of cereals and other staple foods to unusually high levels, posing a heavy burden to households and special risks for pastoralists in the region. Local prices of maize, sorghum and other cereals are near or at record levels in swathes of … [Read more...] about Drought is pushing food prices up sharply in East Africa
UK pledges further support to address humanitarian needs caused by drought in Somalia
UK pledges further support to address humanitarian needs caused by drought in Somalia: Britain’s Secretary of State for International Development, the Rt Hon Priti Patel travelled to Mogadishu on 28 January 2017 where she re-affirmed the importance of the UK’s partnership with Somalia. The Minister met the Speaker and Interim Head of State, Professor Mohamed Jawari, … [Read more...] about UK pledges further support to address humanitarian needs caused by drought in Somalia
USAID Provides School Supplies for Students in Drought Affected Areas
USAID Provides School Supplies for Students in Drought Affected Areas: The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development, has completed the printing and delivery of critical scholastic materials for an estimated 2.8 million boys and girls throughout Ethiopia. USAID’s efforts were aimed at protecting vulnerable children’s right to … [Read more...] about USAID Provides School Supplies for Students in Drought Affected Areas
