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EAST AFRICA. CRISIS. Millions still face hardship. Last year’s drought, high food prices and failed harvests have left 13 million people in East Africa suffering from hunger. Tearfund has local partners responding in the region, who need your prayers. EAST AFRICA.
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EAST AFRICA CRISIS
Millions still face hardship Last year’s drought, high food prices and failed harvests have left 13 million people in East Africa suffering from hunger. Tearfund has local partners responding in the region, who need your prayers.
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS CONTINUES Ethiopia is the area hardest hit with 4.6 million farming-dependent people experiencing a food crisis 4 million are affected in Somalia 3.8 million are affected in northern Kenya (OCHA report 2011)
DISASTER IN THE REGION This crisis is another blow to a region that has been hit by a succession of climatic challenges. Tearfund has so far helped more than 130,000 people across the region, providing food aid, water, basic essentials and livelihood support.
RESILIENT COMMUNITIES ‘We are continuing to support our partners in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya who are bolstering the resilience of local communities.’ Rob Schofield, Tearfund’s Disaster Management Director
PLEASE PRAY • Pray for God’s strength for those affected by the food crisis in East Africa. • Praise God for the work of all the Tearfund partners in East Africa. • Pray for wisdom and strength as they continue to work and build the resilience of communities affected by drought. • Thank God for the recent rains and pray more rain comes at the right time and in the right amounts for crops and livestock.
A PRAYER FOR EAST AFRICA Lord Jesus – miracle maker, giver of life and hope. We remember your works of compassion and grace. You fed the 5,000 with food enough to spare. You have provided enough to satisfy all of our needs. You ask us to act, as your hands and feet in this struggling world. Father God, the little we have we ask you to bless and multiply. Send your Holy Spirit to help us as we pray and act, and to be with the people of Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan today. Amen.
To find out more visit www.tearfund.org/eastafrica THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF A MIRACLE. Photos: Marcus Perkins/Tearfund, Jim Loring/Tearfund, Claire Hancock/Tearfund