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Dear friend,

Over the past year, I traveled and took photographs in Somalia and Kenya
to document our work helping communities through the worst drought in 40
years. [ [link removed] ]Watch the Horn of Africa section of my recent YouTube travelogue
video to learn more about the stories behind the photos below.


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In late March, rain finally arrived in the region, but only caused further
devastation. Flash flooding destroyed or damaged the shelters of nearly
100,000 people, claimed over 20 lives, and washed away crops and
livestock.

When I saw these latest tragic headlines, I was reminded of the incredible
resilience of these communities and the life-changing work of our teams
and partners. Below is a look at some of the ways we’re supporting
communities in Somalia and Kenya through this ongoing drought crisis.


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[ [link removed] ]Baidoa, Somalia
 
[ [link removed] ]At a displacement camp outside of Baidoa, women lined up to fill
jerry cans with the clean water supplied by Mercy Corps. Many had
  traveled for days and hundreds of kilometers seeking water, food, and  
shelter. Mercy Corps is also providing families with food, hygiene
kits, and cash assistance.
 
[ [link removed] ]Read about our CEO’s trip to Somalia ▸
 


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[ [link removed] ]Mogadishu, Somalia
 
[ [link removed] ]As part of our emergency drought response in Somalia, Mercy Corps
rehabilitated a transitional school at a displacement camp on the
  outskirts of Mogadishu. Children living in the camp attend the school  
until their families can enroll them in a more permanent school. We
provided desks, books, and other supplies, stipends for teachers, and
water and sanitation facilities for students.
 
[ [link removed] ]Learn the facts about the severe drought in the Horn of Africa ▸
 


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[ [link removed] ]Kaloboru, Kenya
 
[ [link removed] ]In Kenya, Mercy Corps is part of a consortium of partners
supporting a health clinic in Kaloboru. Community health workers
provide education, medical services like immunizations for children,
  and offer maternal and post-natal care for women.  

This photo shows Elizabeth and her three children, including her baby
daughter, who suffered from severe malnourishment. They received
medical treatment at the clinic.
 
[ [link removed] ]Read more about the drought in Kenya ▸
 


Since the beginning of the drought in 2021, Mercy Corps has delivered
crucial humanitarian assistance to almost 600,000 drought-affected people.

Supporters like you help make
our lifesaving work in Somalia, Kenya, and 40+ countries possible. As the
region faces worsening conditions, Mercy Corps will continue to be there
to help communities make it through this crisis and make progress toward a
brighter future.

Thank you,

[17]Ezra Millstein Ezra Millstein
Mercy Corps Senior Global Photographer

Ezra is a passionate photographer and filmmaker who is dedicated to
sharing the stories of people impacted by Mercy Corps programs around the
world. His colorful images have been described as the palette of our
organization, and his visual storytelling is at the heart of our work.

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