DROUGHT IN EAST AFRICA
Emergency Alert - Updated 3/07
You can help
our local partners
provide needed assistance.
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Background:
In 2006-7, LWR responded to a severe drought in Kenya by implementing a response on behalf of its partners in Action by Churches Together (ACT) International. Through ACT, drought resistant seeds and agricultural tools were distributed to 2000 households, three communities built sub-surface dams, and 815 individuals learned soil and water conservation methods. Now, when it does rain, these communities are able to retain water for use in seasons of drought. The new tools and seeds have led to earlier and more abundant harvests, with more food to sell and store for future use.
Despite recent floods in the south, inadequate rainfall is again expected for 2007 in many parts of the country. In the midst of these challenges, LWR is continuing to work with several partner organizations in Kenya to address current needs and to better prepare for future emergencies.
| LWR AND PARTNERS ARE HELPING |
LWR’s continued work in the region includes:
- Improving access to portable water for drinking and irrigation
- Investing in a rural loan fund to provide access to credit for farmers
- Teaching conservation and watershed management techniques
- Strengthening community-based care services and establishing new counseling centers
- Working with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kenya to increase support to those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS
- Providing materials to construct latrines
- Promoting hygiene and sanitation education
The best way to assist people caught in an emergency is to give cash so that our partner staff on the ground can be most effective.
To contribute online, click below. You will be given the opportunity to choose“East Africa Drought ” for your contribution.
Your gift will be used for the “East Africa Drought” until needs there are met. After that, further gifts will be used to help LWR respond where the need is greatest.
During regular business hours, Monday through Friday, you may also call 1-800-LWR-LWR-2, or mail a check or money order to:
Lutheran World Relief -
East Africa Drought
P.O. Box 17061
Baltimore, MD 21298-9832
Please also consider making an unrestricted donation which will enable LWR to respond quickly to the next emergency.
Thank You.
MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Sollie, 410-230-2802, esollie@lwr.org
Lutheran World Relief is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), individuals and parish groups in international relief, development, advocacy and social responsibility. LWR is a member of Action by Churches Together.
