Take a few minutes to view the realities of daily life in Mogadishu, Somalia where over 4 million people are still suffering from a hunger crisis.
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
The countries in the Horn of Africa are facing the worst drought the world has experienced in over 60 years, largely affecting development and food security in the region. In this video, see how the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is responding to the crisis in Somalia through their Cash for Work initiative, allowing individuals to buy food and sending their children to school.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge raise awareness on plight of children in East Africa (by unicef)
A new UNICEF report shows that the crisis in the Horn of Africa is far from over and that more needs to more needs to be done to save hundreds of thousands of children at risk of dying from malnutrition and disease.
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UN Refugee Agency Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie says Horn of Africa famine is “Humanitarian crisis of a generation.”
World leaders are meeting in New York on Saturday to find better ways to help millions of people suffering drought and famine in the Horn of Africa and to prevent similar future crises.
The Summit will also aim to raise vital funds for needs in the region. The Horn of Africa Drought appeals still need almost USD$700 million to continue responding to this crisis.
How can you help?
Just in: Famine has spread into Somalia’s Bay Region which means that 750,000 people face imminent starvation.
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You’ve heard about the famine in the Horn of Africa. Now look suffering in the face by watching and sharing video from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow and do what you can to help.
