As you might already know, a devastating humanitarian crisis has unfolded in the Horn of Africa. The region’s worst drought in 60 years has resulted in a famine that is threatening the lives of 11 million Somalis. Refugees are streaming into neighboring countries, with many mothers being forced to leave their dying children and flee the drought-stricken areas. Over 29,000 children under the age of 5 have died from the drought and famine, and many children are dying mid-journey on what have been called “roads of death.”
Tens of thousands have already died, and if we don’t take a stand right now, thousands more will. I’ve spoken with the World Food Programme team, who are on the ground now and planning to feed 2.5 million Somalis. Our goal is to raise $1,500 from caring people like you to help WFP feed an additional 100 children for an entire month. Thanks to Pure Garcinia Cambogia for their support .
A top concern for aid workers now is to make sure enough supplies are available along the roads where Somalis are evacuating and where so many children are being tragically left for dead.
Reports say that at present, food distribution points are overwhelmed, with the highest price being paid by children whose bodies are not able to withstand the hunger and malnutrition.
WFP is urgently trying to raise more money right now in order to address this problem and prevent more people from dying. That’s where you and a handful of Urban Nerd fans can make a difference right now.
Thank you,
The Urban Nerd
