Emergency Response--Horn of Africa
The United Church of Canada is deeply concerned about the emergency situation right now affecting several countries in the Horn of Africa—Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, and the Karamoja region of Uganda. On July 20, 2011, the United Church launched an appeal in response to this crisis and is currently inviting donations. Our hearts go out to the millions of people affected by what our regional partners there say is the worst drought to hit the region in 60 years.
The United Church is immediately responding with a commitment of $50,000 to the humanitarian relief work of ACT Alliance and partners such as the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and the Organization of African Instituted Churches (OAIC), who work through their member churches to respond to the immediate needs of people affected. The church's initial rapid commitment of $50,000 to this crisis has been possible thanks to the United Church's Emergency Response Fund, which retains 15 percent of emergency donations to provide the capacity to rapidly respond to emergencies as they occur.
In addition to this financial commitment, the church welcomes its members to join in prayer and support. Donations to “Emergency Response-Horn of Africa” can be made online to the United Church’s national website at www.united-church.ca or by submitting donations through our local churches. Please be sure to note "Emergency Response - Horn of Africa" on the face of your cheque. Please provide your support today. All donations will be applied directly to support United Church partners in this work.
Together, we carry out the work of our United Church. Make a difference! Join the partnership! Support the Horn of Africa special appeal and the work of the Mission and Service Fund today.
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