(guardian.co.uk, July 03, 2011)-Britain is to provide £38m in emergency food aid for 1.3 million people in Ethiopia, as parts of east Africa experience the worst drought in decades.
The international development secretary, Andrew Mitchell, announced extra cash for the World Food Programme's work in Ethiopia on Sunday.
"Through no fault of its own, the Horn of Africa is experiencing a severe drought caused by the failed rains," he said.
"Britain is acting quickly and decisively in Ethiopia to stop this crisis becoming a catastrophe. We will provide vital food to help 1.3 million people through the next three months.
"For the response to be effective, we need the most up-to-date, accurate information on the level of need in Ethiopia.
The country has made great strides in many areas over the past 30 years and this emergency relief will help to ensure that these gains are not eroded." Read more »
Source: guardian.co.uk
The international development secretary, Andrew Mitchell, announced extra cash for the World Food Programme's work in Ethiopia on Sunday.
"Through no fault of its own, the Horn of Africa is experiencing a severe drought caused by the failed rains," he said.
"Britain is acting quickly and decisively in Ethiopia to stop this crisis becoming a catastrophe. We will provide vital food to help 1.3 million people through the next three months.
"For the response to be effective, we need the most up-to-date, accurate information on the level of need in Ethiopia.
The country has made great strides in many areas over the past 30 years and this emergency relief will help to ensure that these gains are not eroded." Read more »
Source: guardian.co.uk
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