kenyan drought disaster
the rains have once again failed in kenya and now huge parts of the country are being badly affected by drought.
Chakama villages pictured before the drought
Current state during the drought
Men, women and children are going hungry and thirsty. Weak from hunger, they are having to walk several times the usual distance in search of water which they are not guaranteed is there. Animals are dying in their thousands and there are fears that human deaths could soon follow if nothing is done.
Chakama, in the North of Kilifi region, is one of many areas that has been badly affected by the drought. Comprised of 40 villages, it’s one of the poorest of Kenya’s 47 counties. The estimated population is about 15,000 across 4,000 households. The community lives under very harsh conditions and lacks access to essential needs including clean water, sanitation, food, healthcare, Covid support and electricity.
BCT have been working in the Chakama area for over 10 years, building wells, schools and supporting the population.
Our team on the ground is providing emergency relief to those suffering. With your donations, we can reach more people desperately in need.
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