15 May 2017 – World Vision is rushing to respond to 1.2 millions of people affected by flooding in parts of Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya.
Truly, people are struggling to cope,” said Stephen Omollo, World Vision’s Vice President for East Africa.
Flooding has destroyed crops, killed livestock, damaged water and sanitation systems, and it has also disrupted schooling.
Kenya Heavy rains and flooding has displaced about 311,100 people, killed 132 and damaged more than 200 schools.
Already, in six counties affected, 1,450 families have been reached and another 36,000 people are expected to be provided assistance in the days to come.
There is an urgent need for food, water, health services and core relief items such as temporary shelter materials, blankets and hygiene kits.
World Vision Ethiopia aims to provide mosquito nets, mattresses, jerricans for carrying water, and cooking stoves to families affected by the flooding.
With the recent flooding in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, millions of people have been affected and thousands displaced.
People are living in makeshift shelters without food, clean water or adequate sanitation.
Key figures: Somalia: 718,000 people affected by flooding, 220,000 displaced Ethiopia: 170,000 people displaced by flooding Kenya: 311,000 people displaced by flooding About World Vision: World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.