Horn Of Africa Drought Puts 22 Million People At Risk Of Starvation Un Says Africa

Years of insufficient rainfall across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia have caused the worst drought in 40 years and famine-like conditions in the worst-hit areas, aid groups say. An unprecedented four failed rainy seasons killed millions of animals, destroyed crops and forced 1.1 million people to flee their homes in search of food and water. “The world must act now to protect the most vulnerable communities from the threat of widespread famine in the Horn of Africa,” WFP Executive Director David Beasley said on Friday. “There is still no end in sight to this drought crisis, so we must get the resources needed to save lives and stop people sinking into devastating levels of hunger and starvation.” A man walks past a sandstorm in Dollow, southwest Somalia. Photo: Sopa Images/LightRocket/Getty Images In early 2022, WFP warned that 13 million people in the three countries were facing hunger and called on donors to open their wallets in a time of great need. But funds have been slow to come, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, among other crises, drawing attention away from the destruction in the Horn, aid workers said. Russia’s invasion also sent global food and fuel prices skyrocketing, making aid delivery more expensive. By mid-year, when rain failed to reappear in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, the number in dire need jumped to 20 million and warnings of famine became more urgent. The WFP says that by September at least 22 million people could face starvation. “This number will continue to rise and the severity of hunger will deepen if the next rainy season … fails and the most vulnerable people do not receive humanitarian assistance,” WFP said in a statement. “Needs will remain high until 2023 and famine is now a serious risk, particularly in Somalia,” where nearly half of the population of 15 million are severely hungry. The WFP said it needed $418 million over the next six months to help in the worst-case scenario. Last month, the United States announced $1.2 billion in emergency food and malnutrition treatment to help avert famine in the Horn of Africa and urged other nations to do more.

title: “Horn Of Africa Drought Puts 22 Million People At Risk Of Starvation Un Says Africa Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-27” author: “Donna Carlisle”

Years of insufficient rainfall across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia have caused the worst drought in 40 years and famine-like conditions in the worst-hit areas, aid groups say. An unprecedented four failed rainy seasons killed millions of animals, destroyed crops and forced 1.1 million people to flee their homes in search of food and water. “The world must act now to protect the most vulnerable communities from the threat of widespread famine in the Horn of Africa,” WFP Executive Director David Beasley said on Friday. “There is still no end in sight to this drought crisis, so we must get the resources needed to save lives and stop people sinking into devastating levels of hunger and starvation.” A man walks past a sandstorm in Dollow, southwest Somalia. Photo: Sopa Images/LightRocket/Getty Images In early 2022, WFP warned that 13 million people in the three countries were facing hunger and called on donors to open their wallets in a time of great need. But funds have been slow to come, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, among other crises, drawing attention away from the destruction in the Horn, aid workers said. Russia’s invasion also sent global food and fuel prices skyrocketing, making aid delivery more expensive. By mid-year, when rain failed to reappear in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, the number in dire need jumped to 20 million and warnings of famine became more urgent. The WFP says that by September at least 22 million people could face starvation. “This number will continue to rise and the severity of hunger will deepen if the next rainy season … fails and the most vulnerable people do not receive humanitarian assistance,” WFP said in a statement. “Needs will remain high until 2023 and famine is now a serious risk, particularly in Somalia,” where nearly half of the population of 15 million are severely hungry. The WFP said it needed $418 million over the next six months to help in the worst-case scenario. Last month, the United States announced $1.2 billion in emergency food and malnutrition treatment to help avert famine in the Horn of Africa and urged other nations to do more.

title: “Horn Of Africa Drought Puts 22 Million People At Risk Of Starvation Un Says Africa Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-26” author: “Kenneth Searles”

Years of insufficient rainfall across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia have caused the worst drought in 40 years and famine-like conditions in the worst-hit areas, aid groups say. An unprecedented four failed rainy seasons killed millions of animals, destroyed crops and forced 1.1 million people to flee their homes in search of food and water. “The world must act now to protect the most vulnerable communities from the threat of widespread famine in the Horn of Africa,” WFP Executive Director David Beasley said on Friday. “There is still no end in sight to this drought crisis, so we must get the resources needed to save lives and stop people sinking into devastating levels of hunger and starvation.” A man walks past a sandstorm in Dollow, southwest Somalia. Photo: Sopa Images/LightRocket/Getty Images In early 2022, WFP warned that 13 million people in the three countries were facing hunger and called on donors to open their wallets in a time of great need. But funds have been slow to come, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, among other crises, drawing attention away from the destruction in the Horn, aid workers said. Russia’s invasion also sent global food and fuel prices skyrocketing, making aid delivery more expensive. By mid-year, when rain failed to reappear in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, the number in dire need jumped to 20 million and warnings of famine became more urgent. The WFP says that by September at least 22 million people could face starvation. “This number will continue to rise and the severity of hunger will deepen if the next rainy season … fails and the most vulnerable people do not receive humanitarian assistance,” WFP said in a statement. “Needs will remain high until 2023 and famine is now a serious risk, particularly in Somalia,” where nearly half of the population of 15 million are severely hungry. The WFP said it needed $418 million over the next six months to help in the worst-case scenario. Last month, the United States announced $1.2 billion in emergency food and malnutrition treatment to help avert famine in the Horn of Africa and urged other nations to do more.

title: “Horn Of Africa Drought Puts 22 Million People At Risk Of Starvation Un Says Africa Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-28” author: “Jane Neumann”

Years of insufficient rainfall across Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia have caused the worst drought in 40 years and famine-like conditions in the worst-hit areas, aid groups say. An unprecedented four failed rainy seasons killed millions of animals, destroyed crops and forced 1.1 million people to flee their homes in search of food and water. “The world must act now to protect the most vulnerable communities from the threat of widespread famine in the Horn of Africa,” WFP Executive Director David Beasley said on Friday. “There is still no end in sight to this drought crisis, so we must get the resources needed to save lives and stop people sinking into devastating levels of hunger and starvation.” A man walks past a sandstorm in Dollow, southwest Somalia. Photo: Sopa Images/LightRocket/Getty Images In early 2022, WFP warned that 13 million people in the three countries were facing hunger and called on donors to open their wallets in a time of great need. But funds have been slow to come, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, among other crises, drawing attention away from the destruction in the Horn, aid workers said. Russia’s invasion also sent global food and fuel prices skyrocketing, making aid delivery more expensive. By mid-year, when rain failed to reappear in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, the number in dire need jumped to 20 million and warnings of famine became more urgent. The WFP says that by September at least 22 million people could face starvation. “This number will continue to rise and the severity of hunger will deepen if the next rainy season … fails and the most vulnerable people do not receive humanitarian assistance,” WFP said in a statement. “Needs will remain high until 2023 and famine is now a serious risk, particularly in Somalia,” where nearly half of the population of 15 million are severely hungry. The WFP said it needed $418 million over the next six months to help in the worst-case scenario. Last month, the United States announced $1.2 billion in emergency food and malnutrition treatment to help avert famine in the Horn of Africa and urged other nations to do more.