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The floods in Kenya have led to widespread devastation, displacing families, and disrupting lives and livelihoods. As of 6 May 2024 more than 340,000 people have directly been impacted, and over 30,000 households displaced. Critical infrastructure, including schools, health centers, and sanitation facilities, has been submerged, leaving communities in desperate need. Over two-thirds of flood-affected counties in Kenya are grappling with high levels of food insecurity. The ongoing efforts of the Kenya Red Cross to support flood-affected people nationwide continue. Teams are stockpiling essential supplies, shelter kits and hygiene items. The IFRC emergency appeal launched last November to help those affected by the El Niño Enhanced Floods of 2023, will help scale up the Kenya Red Cross humanitarian response to the recent floods. All crises deserve our attention. I call for global support. http://bit.ly/3xXEk1h

As of 14 May 2024, the unprecedented floods in Kenya have directly affected more than 460,000 people, and displaced over 45,000 households. Access to essential resources like food, water, and medical care, particularly for children, has become increasingly challenging. Teams from @KenyaRedCross are working around the clock to provide life-saving aid to those in need. These heavy rains exacerbate the impacts of the October–December 2023 El Niño-induced floods, particularly in vulnerable areas. The IFRC has launched an emergency appeal to support the @KenyaRedCross response efforts. Urgent action is needed. https://bit.ly/3xXEk1h

#Somaliland has faced numerous challenges over the years, including recurring droughts, floods, and conflicts, which have severely impacted food security and nutrition. Displaced populations and rural communities are particularly vulnerable, struggling to maintain sustainable livelihoods due to recurring droughts, floods, and conflicts. To build the resilience of the affected communities, Acted is constructing 153,000 meters of contour swales/earthworks in Burao. The swales will harvest water by reducing run-off, allowing the water to soak deep into the soil to rehydrate the landscape, recharge groundwater, reduce soil erosion and ultimately increase crop production. This project is conducted, thanks to the French Embassy in Kenya and Somalia for the generous support. #ZeroPoverty #ZeroCarbon #ZeroExclusion

Ramawatar in #Nepal is showing me how we not only build #healthresilience at Corus International but #climateresilience too. Interlinked, let us always remember how #SBC goes beyond health, and now in times of #climatechange affecting #healthoutcomes, more than ever it is crucial to understand the linkages and be #proactive in our work. Flood resistant banana trees, who would have imagined? #Coruseffect

In the wake of Kenya's heavy rains, the implications are dire. Read my latest blog post to learn about the health risks, property loss, and need for aid. Let's come together to support those affected and rebuild stronger communities. #rainfall #nairobi #kenya #climatechange #weather

Right now, across southern Africa, millions of families are facing devastating famine as a result of prolonged severe drought, record-high temperatures, and widespread crop failures. In Malawi alone, 2 million households have been affected, with around 600,000 metric tons of food aid required to address the need, according to a statement by President Lazarus Chakwera who declared a state of disaster in March. As Malawi approaches harvest season, the need for aid is immediate. Farmers will be at the very end of last year's maize crop. If very little to nothing is harvested, then there will be no food for the next year. In partnership with a generous and anonymous donor, Design Outreach is providing disaster-relief aid in the form of food deliveries to families in the Balaka District in the southern region of Malawi, which has been significantly affected by the drought. In fact, just last week, more than 4,000 people representing 1,000 households gathered in Nyanyala, Malawi, to receive their food distribution. While they waited for the 30-ton truck to be unloaded, those gathered—including government officials, village chiefs, and police officers posted to provide security and ensure a safe and orderly process—heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed. We are so thankful for this opportunity not only to provide for the physical needs of communities suffering from widespread drought and famine but also to share the good news of the Gospel to thousands of people in need of hope. #DesignOutreach #DisasterRelief #Malawi

URGENT ACTION NEEDED! Six months after enduring a historic five-season drought, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia are now grappling with catastrophic floods disrupting the crucial harvest season. Zainabu Hussein, a mother of nine from Buna, Wajir County has been displaced first by drought, and now battles devastating floods. "We ran outside, and water was everywhere. We crossed to seek refuge on higher ground." This isn't just Zainabu's struggle; it's a regional crisis. Here is the damage so far Kenya Over 500,000 displaced 21,000+ acres of farmland devastated 13,500 livestock lost to floods Somalia Over 100 lives lost 1/5 of the harvest in South Central Somalia devastated 1.5 million hectares of farmland adversely affected Over 2.4 million people impacted 1 million people displaced Read their heart-wrenching stories: https://lnkd.in/djRG6tQw Luckily Oxfam is on the ground, providing essential aid, yet more support is urgently needed. You can ✅ Support Oxfam on the ground. ✅ Share this post to raise awareness. ✅ Donate to aid relief efforts Fatuma Noor Victor Oluoch #EastAfricaCrisis #ClimateActionNeeded #HumanitarianAid #OxfamResponds #EastAfricaCrisis #ClimateActionNeeded #HumanitarianAid #OxfamResponds

Facing floods and conflict, the people of Hpo Hla Gyi in southeastern Myanmar rely on dedicated support to weather the storm. Read more about how UNICEF is providing vital services to this resilient community. https://uni.cf/3KFcXw5

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵 In Bangladesh's flood-prone Brahmaputra river islands, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. These raised, oval-shaped village clusters protect 25-30 families permanently and shelter up to 150 during emergencies. Equipped with essentials like clean water, latrines, and space for livestock, they boost 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 The Disaster Management Committee established within the community leads efforts to construct these plinths, using local materials and resources to ensure sustainability. Friendship NGO, one of the hubs within the 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 program, introduced 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and empowers communities to identify and analyse potential hazards, assess risks, and develop strategies for disaster preparedness and response. 📑 For more insights, read the full blog by Advocate Shaira Rahman and Jannatul Naim through the link in the comments. #DisasterRiskReduction #CommunityResilience #SustainableDevelopment | Karen Stehouwer Sandra Cats Netherlands Enterprise Agency

The government and NGOs need to ensure that no one is left behind, therefore a comprehensive needs assessment after the Maiduguri flood will reveal which communities need urgent help, from shelter and food to medical support. #NeedsAssessment #FloodRelief #MaiduguriFlood