The situation for many people is worsening as drought continues in East Africa. Four back-to-back droughts are challenging the food security of nearly 20 million people, of whom 918,000 are displaced.

It has been nearly three years since the affected communities have had decent rains and the request for humanitarian assistance has become even more urgent. A fifth drought threatens.

In Somalia, the United Nations reports at least 7 million people are facing an acute food crisis by September. Rising wheat prices and the war on Ukraine where Somalia sources more than 90% of its supply have made the situation much worse. The people are on the brink of starvation and urgently need more help.

CWS is appealing for people facing famine in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. Funds will enable ACT Alliance local members to distribute emergency cash transfers, food, fast growing seeds, animal feed, water and sanitation, and provide protection to some of the most vulnerable people. Your donation will help families survive.

Fatima and her five children (pictured) fled their home in search of food. They now live in a makeshift tent in a camp for internally displaced people in Baidoa, Southwest State, Somalia where ACT Alliance is working.

Please keep families throughout the world facing hunger in your prayers.