Folks,

Refugee parents worldwide are asking themselves the same heart-wrenching question: "How am I going to feed my children?"

In East Africa, terrifying swarms of locusts are devouring crops and destroying food sources for families in an instant. In Syria, millions of children are going to sleep hungry and in crowded camps where they are vulnerable to COVID-19. And in Yemen, children with acute malnutrition are being pushed to the brink of starvation in the midst of violence and airstrikes.

The worst locust outbreak in 70 years descending upon East Africa is compounding an already dire food situation — worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Desert Locust is the world’s most dangerous migratory pest. Just a tiny swarm consumes the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people. Without a swift intervention, almost five million people will be at risk of starvation this summer.

That is why your gift, tripled today, can be so critical for children and families around the world. »

The locusts are a devastating plague, especially for children. In crisis-affected countries, acute malnutrition is linked to nearly half of all deaths of children under the age of five. When children lack access to nutrient-dense foods, they lose immunity against diseases like COVID-19 and face problems with growing properly.

With your generous support, you can help us scale up our work to prevent widespread famine in East Africa and provide support where it is needed most.

A locust swarm can consume the same amount of food in one day as 35,000 people.

We're on the ground informing communities on best practices to control the locust outbreak, providing direct assistance to farmers and livestock herders, delivering health care to malnourished children and their families, and so much more.

Look, you can help us provide crucial support and protect children and families who are facing an unprecedented hunger crisis, on top of the COVID-19 pandemic. Triple your impact today and help us prevent loss of innocent life.

Thank you for helping us deliver lifesaving aid to children and families who need immediate assistance.

Emily Martin
Director, USA Digital Fundraising
International Rescue Committee


All gifts up to $1,000,000 will be triple matched. Your donation will be used where it is needed most.


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