Lent 2023

The stories of mothers, children, fathers, and the elderly displaced by the drought in the Horn of Africa are painful to hear and see. As the fifth failed rain season continues, thousands of families can no longer cope with the devasting impacts of the drought and there is a high likelihood of a sixth failed rain season in March - May 2023.

I have seen stories of mothers who are unable to provide for their children, breadwinners who are struggling to fend for their families due to loss of livelihoods, children starving due to lack of water, and food, children who no longer have access to schools, displaced families who have no shelter and the elderly who have been left with no caregivers.

The ongoing hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa is worsening daily, families across the region are struggling to put food on the table, and it is refugees and displaced people who are among the hardest hit.

Climate change, drought, and conflict have forced thousands of refugees from Somalia and Ethiopia to look for safety alongside other displaced people in Kenya. Many have found refuge in vast camps like Kakuma and Dadaab. Many more are still on a perilous journey to safety.

I am appealing to you this Lent to make a sacrifice and remember to support a displaced mother to provide food and water to her children, a displaced family access shelter, and the elderly get the care they need by donating to UNHCR.

UNHCR is supporting thousands of families with vital cash assistance, which is a fast and effective way for families in desperate need to urgently buy the food and essentials to survive. But they can’t do this without you.

When you support UNHCR, you are directly helping refugees, and displaced people access lifesaving food.

This Lent, join me by donating to support those hardest hit by hunger.