World Food Program:
Drought-Stricken Kenyans Struggle For One Meal A Day
In Kenya’s Rift Valley, crops have
failed and people are lucky if they eat even one meal a day. Many now
face a choice between migrating to urban slums in search of food and
work or staying put and breaking stones to earn enough to survive.
MSNBC:
Kenya:
10 million risk hunger after harvests fail
Government declares emergency, lifts import duties on
corn
World Food Program:
UN report says Kenyan drought to last into 2010
Kenya's drought and food shortages are expected to last
until March 2010, seven months longer than previously projected, said
a joint Kenya-United Nations report posted online Thursday.
Relief Web:
Kenya: Drought appeal 2009
Kenya is facing a major drought
that has affected all regions according to the latest rapid assessment
reports by Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS).
KIENI EAST
FOOD DRIVE
25 September 2009 UPDATE:
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Hi Everyone,
I have some very good news to report
about our efforts to raise money for the peasant farming families in my
sister-in-law's (Liz) village in
Kenya. With the first round of donations, we were able to reach out to
200 villagers AND 200 children at the primary school. The school was able
to store food enough for student lunches for about two months! All of
this happened with about $800. We have recently sent another donation of
$625 and look forward to sending more soon.
Thank
you to all who have contributed, you are making a big difference to save
lives. The rains still have not come and these people are very grateful
for any help we can give.
PLEASE take a moment to check out the
website as it has been updated with pictures and information on exactly
how our money was used.
www.insideafricanart.com
Click on the yellow line for food drive information.
We are continuing our efforts to help
any way we can. Remember just a small amount of money will go a long way
to feed hungry people in Kenya. Liz has made it easy for us by adding
Paypal to the website.
Something that Liz's mom said really
humbled me. She said that as she was handing out food to the women that
are watching their families starve, they actually said prayers for us!
The fact that we had remembered them and thought to help made them
eternally grateful.
**For those of you that are new to this
email, Please visit the website for more information. My sister-in-law
lives here in Maitland now, but her family are all in Kenya. She wants
everyone to know that we are not raising money for her family as they are
able to feed themselves. Rather, we are raising money to help their
neighbors and friends that have lost everything to due a drought that has
lasted more than a year.
Thank you all for everything you are
doing to help!
With Love,
Jill
You can donate using the PayPal 'Donate' link below, or make checks payable to me, Elizabeth Schaffer. Any assistance will be gratefully accepted. Whether you decide to give a one-time donation or can give on a monthly basis, please know that your contribution will make a difference in the lives of many hard working, but desperate farming families that have lost everything due to the severe drought conditions.
Hi Everyone,
As
many of you know, my sister-in-law is from Kenya. Due to devastating
drought conditions, many hard working, farming families have lost
everything and are not able to feed their families.
Liz's parents are doing all they can to help
feed their neighbors and the children at the local school. However,
the need is overwhelming. Please read the attached letter
(shown above). Please know
that ANY help you can give will truly make a difference and will go
directly to the people in dire need. Even your pocket change can
feed a family!
If you are involved with youth groups of any
kind, you may want to make this a service project for them. Although
this is not a formal, non-profit organization, it is a good opportunity
for kids to learn what we can do to make a difference at a grassroots
level and what a small world it truly is!
Please remember these people in your prayers.
Love,
Jill Schaffer
25 September 2009 UPDATE:
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