1. East Africa Drought Response

2. Today, 12.4 million people are in desperate need of assistance in East Africa

3. In recent years, droughts in Eastern Africa have become frequent, leaving little time for communities to recover

4. Crops have failed, grazing land has dried up, livestock are dying, and with skyrocketing food prices people have few options to feed their family

5. CRWRC is responding in Kenya as well as parts of Ethiopia and Somalia.

6. CRWRC has been responding to drought conditions in Kenya for nearly a decade

7. During this crisis, CRWRC’s Kenyan response is targeting the districts of Isiolo, Mbeere, Tharaka, Narok, Kajiado, Turkana, West Pokot, Laikipia, Taita Taveta, and Kilifi http://dianegreenwood.com/africa /

8. Food, water, and feed for livestock will reach 112,000 Kenyans for five months

9. This will include direct distribution and in some areas food-for-work projects such as growing drought-resistant grass for livestock

10. A Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist has also been employed to: - help communities build on capacities that exist in their communities - improve their ability to withstand future droughts - increase their ability to survive

11. CRWRC is also working through partner agencies to respond to urgent needs in Ethiopia and Somalia

12. In total, CRWRC’s $9 million drought response will reach 144,000 people

13. Your donations - matched 4:1 through the Canadian Foodgrains Bank for the food aid portion – make this possible

14. Please Give Generously Online: www.crwrc.org In Canada: 3475 Mainway PO Box 5070 STN LCD1, Burlington, Ontario, L7R 3Y8 1-800-730-3490 In the US: 2850 Kalamazoo Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49560 1-800-55-CRWRC

15. Note: Gifts made by Canadians before September 16 will be eligible for a 1:1 match from the Canadian government. CRWRC will be applying to receive some of these matching funds.

16. Thank you for reaching out to those in need! www.crwrc.org