Millions of people across Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia are fighting for survival in the face of the most devastating food crisis in decades. These people are from resilient communities, but years of drought caused by the climate crisis means families are no longer able to cope.
Our local experts are on the front line of this crisis in the affected countries and providing support. You’ve not waited for the crisis to hit the headlines and we’ve been humbled and inspired by your incredible response to our World Food Crisis Appeal.
See how your support is helping to make a difference.
I want to say to donors, to people supporting, your support is being acknowledged by the community. The support you are giving is really meaningful and it is helping a lot. From the emergency food, the seeds, the tools you are providing, what you are giving is saving lives.
We had no water or food. We had lost all our livestock and had a lot of problems. It was around this time that I gave birth to my son Ali. I had nothing to eat. At one point, I was so weak, I fell down and fainted. Breastfeeding my child was very hard for me. When the food assistance came, it really helped and now Ali is feeding well. My health and the health of my son have since improved. Even his weight is very good.
CAFOD has completed drilling of a borehole in Marsabit county, Kenya, which is now providing safe and clean water to 350 households, over 1500 people and their livestock. These communities were previously walking more than 30km in search of water, so this has been a huge relief.
I remember three very serious droughts in my life. But this is the worst. Before the drought we used to have sorghum. We would grow it ourselves. We also had animals for meat and milk for our children. We would save some of our livestock to buy good food, like vegetables and onions. The drought has finished all of my livestock. There is nothing left. I used to have ten goats and five cows. The last three died last year. I don’t know what I might have done without the cash. I think I might have lost my family members without Caritas support.
