Act Now to Prevent Famine in Kenya & Somaliland

Alongside the Ministry of Health in Somaliland we've been supporting health workers to ensure that mothers receive the care they need during the drought.

We've been screening and treating pregnant women, mothers and children for malnutrition and ensuring they receive vital immunisations.

We're training midwives and securing specialist care to strengthen the health system's ability to provide emergency care capacity.

Lastly, we're facilitating mobile health services, so those excluded from mainstream support due to their location or mobility can still access healthcare.

Health Poverty Action has worked in East Africa since 1992. The strong relationships we've developed with communities and government officials means, together, we are well placed to help families protect their health during these difficult times.

Please contribute whatever you can to this appeal. Large or small, your contribution is immensely appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

Siaffa Bunduka

Supporter Engagement Manager

Links:

• Health Poverty Action website

The Horn of Africa is experiencing the worst drought in 40 years, so we are reopening this appeal. Consecutive years of low rainfall has culminated in the most severe drought to hit many communities across Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.

Health Poverty Action has been working with communities in these countries for years and now, as thousands of people's lives are threatened, we turn to you.

Failures of crops are leading to severe food shortages and surges in prices, with many children acutely malnourished. Death of livestock is destroying people's livelihoods and food sources.

The poorest are forced to use unsafe water sources, leading to increasing incidences of life-threatening waterborne diseases like cholera. Millions of people will be impacted by this drought without support.

Health Poverty Action works alongside communities to provide the support that is needed over many years. We stand alongside communities long after disaster strikes. We strengthen healthcare systems within countries and work with the people who need the most support.

Health Poverty Action has worked in East Africa since 1992. We have built strong long-term relationships with communities and are prepared to support them both now and in the future.

Please contribute whatever you can to this appeal. Large or small, your contribution is immensely appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

Tadesse Kassaye

Head of Programmes - Africa

Links:

• Health Poverty Action website