World Jewish Relief (WJR), UK Jewry's leading international humanitarian aid agency is launching an appeal to assist millions of people across the Horn of Africa facing severe food shortages. This appeal is supported by Jeneration and we urge you to help in whatever way you can.

WJR is proud to work within and beyond the needs of its own Jewish community and fulfil the tenet of tikkun olam.

Two successive rainy season failures in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and parts of Uganda, compounded by increasing grain prices, fodder shortages and livestock deaths have brought parts of the region to the brink of famine.

It is estimated that over 8 million people are in need of urgent assistance

Thousands of families are moving to displaced persons camps in search of assistance

Severe water shortages are adding to the deteriorating health status particularly of women and children

Without rapid intervention, this disaster could turn into a larger humanitarian catastrophe.

Your donation will help to relieve immediate needs providing:

Emergency food and water

Temporary shelter

Basic health care

Non food relief items

For further information or to make a donation:

Call: 020 8736 1250

Visit the World Jewish Relief website and donate online

Send a cheque made payable to 'WJR East Africa Appeal' to:
WJR, Oscar Joseph House, 54 Crewys Road, London, NW2 2AD