Plan continues its efforts to aid millions of people at risk of starvation in Ethiopia where a severe drought gripping East Africa persists.

1. Food aid
in Ethiopia
Delivering hope: A
large crowd gathers at
a food distribution
point where Plan staff
give essential supplies
to many in need.

2. Green drought: Although the landscape appears lush, lack of and ill-timed
rainfall has delayed crop growth and harvest season, resulting in a green drought.

3. Putting children first: Children
under age five and mothers who
are breastfeeding are among the
most vulnerable of the estimated
4.5 million people in Ethiopia who
need food aid.

4. Keeping a watchful eye: Children are particularly vulnerable in disasters and the
impact upon their welfare and protection is being carefully monitored.

5. Nutrition is key: Sacs of food supplies being distributed are rich in nutrients and
designed to help fight malnutrition.

6. Advanced planning: Plan is distributing seeds and water to families to aid in
future crop growth and to help replenish sustainable food supplies.

7. Forward thinking:
Plan is also distributing
livestock to families to
replace those that have
been decimated by the
green drought and to
help replenish
sustainable food
supplies.

8. Making connections: Plan staff speak with a family that has received flour at a
food distribution point.

9. Giving thanks: A family shows their gratitude to Plan staff.

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