The United Nations and World Food Programme have declared that over 11 million people in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia are in dire need of food assistance and that this should be the globe's top humanitarian priority. This is the worst drought to hit the Horn of Africa in 60 years. The most pressing area is Somalia due to the unrest in the region and the reluctance of al-Shabab Islamists to acknowledge the gravity of the situation and allow aid through to those in need. This however should not deter us and we should do whatever we can to help.
You can read more about the crisis here and below are links to organisations that have information on the crisis and how you can help:
World Food Programme 10 ways you can help
UNICEF
Build Africa
Oxfam
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