For hundreds of years, Maasai herders have roamed with their cows in search of pasture and water, a lifestyle uniquely adapted to dry lands. But the current drought is the worst in living memory – three long years without rain.
The water-points are dry, and the land is a dustbowl with no grass. Their animals are dying from hunger and exhaustion, and families that rely on their animals for food are dangerously hungry and suffering.
Kenya is one of the top twelve countries that will be hit hardest by longer droughts coming more often because of climate change.
We are working with our local partner Dupoto-e-Maa helping communities become more resilient to increasing droughts.
Please support our Kenya and East Africa Crisis Appeal
Climate change hits the world’s poorest communities hardest. In December world leaders meet in Copenhagen for crucial climate change talks. On 5 December a human WAVE of tens of thousands of people will flow though the streets of London in support of Climate Justice. Join us in giving the leaders a send-off they can’t ignore.
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