For those interested in what's happening in Kenya, we have several opportunities. 

1. We have a group of our own that is looking at projects for assisting food development in Africa. You can join this group and join the discussion. Click on Africa, Developing Food Support Systems
   
   
2. You can read the letter from our very dear Board member, Adrienne Carter who is currently serving the community in Kenya:

Dear Sally and fellow members of the Board,
 

The situation is indeed dire in Somalia and in Northern Kenya.  It is difficult to believe that just a few hours away from us in Nairobi is the world's largest refugee camp - Dadaab.  It was built many years ago to hold 90,000 people and at present it is housing 390,000 refugees and another 1,300 arrive each day.  Many of the families walk 300-400 km. to find their way to Dadaab and then what do they find there.  It is a hot, arid area with horrible conditions, but at least there is water and some food. The stories of those journeys are heartbreaking.  Many children had to be left behind because they could not keep up with the walking or they died of hunger on the way. The Turkana people living in that area of Kenya are also suffering from hunger and severe malnutrition.
 

This condition and the drought has not hit Nairobi yet.  We are just dealing with a constant stream of torture victims who have not yet healed (either physically or mentally) from the wounds caused by the Post Election Violence.  There are many thousands around the country and our organization is fairly small.  Probably we are one of the very few in the country who offer psychological treatment to these victims.
 

However the victims of the famine desperately need help now!  Sending money to me is not a good idea because I am too far from where the actual need is.  I suggested to some of my other friends who asked that the best place to send the money is to Medecins Sans Frontiere.  They are working in Dadaab refugee camp and are also working in Somalia.  The funds are used most responsibly and it will get to the people who most need it.  I have worked with them in various refugee centers where they had feeding camps and it was amazing how quickly many of the little ones recover once they get the right nutrients.  However, they have to get to those feeding camps.

I am forwarding the last update I had from MSF just a few days ago so you can read about the need.  The organization I work with at present (Centre for Victims of Torture) are also present in Dadaab so there are numerous colleagues there working.

Take care dear ones and you can rest assured that if you should choose to send to MSF your funds will be well spent.

Loving greetings to all of you,

Adrienne