Tearfund reports that after five failed rainy seasons, the situation in and around the Borena region of Ethiopia is now critical. An estimated 20.1 million people need immediate food support, including 7.4 million children and women who are malnourished.

This is Ethiopia’s worst drought in decades, and whole communities are at crisis point. But, in spite of the situation, there is hope. Poverty is not God’s plan. The church is.

We are collecting donations for this appeal as a church. If you would like to contribute please either transfer money to the church bank account or give cash/cheques in an envelope to James, Ali or Sharon, who will make sure it gets to the right place. Please make sure all donations are clearly labelled Ethiopia Appeal. Thank you.