What's happening in East Africa?

The crisis in East Africa has been caused by a deadly combination of climate change, conflict and the crippling cost of living. There has already been a huge loss of life, with millions of people now at risk of famine.

More about the situation in Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya

World leaders have failed to do enough to prevent this devastating crisis – despite making commitments to end global hunger. It is still possible to avert widespread famine if we act now.

Across East Africa, people are leaving their homes in search of food and water. In crises like this, women and girls are among the worst affected.

We hear stories of mothers missing meals so their children can eat. Girls will sacrifice their education to look after family whilst their parents are forced to search for food.

People on the front line of a climate crisis they did not cause. Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are facing the worst drought in 40 years. South Sudan is experiencing extreme flooding.

Communities across East Africa are living through terrifying conflict which has further destroyed sources of food and income.

Conflict in Ukraine is disrupting the supply of grain, cooking oil, fuel and fertiliser. And food prices are skyrocketing all over the world.

Through our local partners, we’re offering short and long-term support to hundreds of thousands of people who are fighting to survive. This includes:

• Providing clean water, food and sanitation.
• Digitally transferring money to people’s mobile phones so they can buy essentials.
• Offering support to women who have been displaced by the drought and experienced sexual violence.
• Providing training in ways to adapt livelihoods in a changing climate.

• WASDA is offering people in Wajir County, Kenya, money digitally transferred to their mobile phones, so they can buy what they need.
• Somali Resilience Programme is offering training to help farmers adapt to a changing climate.