Hunger Crisis: An Insidious Villain

Millions of people, most of them innocent children, are at risk in the Horn of Africa due to the worst hunger crisis in 60 years. Millions of children in Ethiopia, Somalia and Kenya are hungry, thirsty and desperate. Drought and famine have put them in danger of becoming critically malnourished and, without help, many in the worst hit areas could die. Thankfully, thousands of lives have been saved. Children can survive this crisis …and thrive. Donations from heroes like you have helped Save the Children provide food, treatment for malnutrition, support for nursing mothers and their babies, and much more. In times of crisis, we are stronger together. You can become a force for good.


Save the Children's Results So Far

• Save the Children has reached about 344,000 people throughout Somalia, the majority of them children. Malnourished children—and those who are severely malnourished—are brought to centers where they receive the right kinds of food. This may be Plumpy’nut, a high-nutrient peanut paste, or nutritious porridge.
• In Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia, Save the Children’s child protection program reached more than 63,000 children in refugee camps and host communities. In the Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camp, the world’s largest refugee camp with about 463,000 people, we’ve helped counsel children who have lived through traumatic experiences. Many children witnessed disturbing events. In Dadaab, we also operate child friendly spaces, places where kids can get away from the stresses of living in a refugee camp and play and learn in a safe environment.
• We supplied life-saving water by trucking it to communities in need. We’ve also set up water systems and distributed purification tablets. Overall, we’ve helped supply 100,000 people and their livestock with water.
• In Ethiopia, our livelihoods program reached more than 1.1 million people with food and cash vouchers as well as the wide distribution of agricultural items such as seeds, fuel and animal fodder.

About the Campaign

We Can Be Heroes (WeCanBeHeroes.org) is a giving campaign designed to raise awareness and funds for the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa. Using the iconic Justice League characters from DC Entertainment — Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg — We Can Be Heroes aims to raise substantial funds for three humanitarian aid organizations working in Africa: Save the Children, Mercy Corps, and International Rescue Committee. These nonprofit partners have a track record of delivering effective and expeditious humanitarian and famine relief to those affected by this crisis. DC Entertainment will match donations up to $1 million in total donations.


Mobile Giving Details: The Fine Print
Msg & Data Rates May Apply A one-time donation of $10.00 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. All donations must be authorized by the account holder. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. Service is available on most carriers. Donations are collected for the benefit of Save the Children by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at http://www.hmgf.org/t. Messaging & Data Rates May Apply. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code 20222; text HELP to 20222 for help.

Dollo Ado, Ethiopia. October 2011 A small boy looking for shelter as a large dust storm sweeps thru the "Hilaweyn" refugee camp. The drought in the horn of Africa is affecting millions of people in Ethiopia.

Text SUPERHERO to 20222 to donate $10 to our Horn of Africa relief efforts from your mobile phone. When you receive a text message, reply YES. Read the fine print.