Dear supporter,

Thank you for taking the time to visit our #ActNowProtectTomorrow JustGiving page.

The worst drought in decades has hit many parts of Ethiopia and the current food crisis is getting worse by the El Niño phenomenon. More than 10 million people urgently need access to food supplies and water as the country faces its worst drought in over three decades. Farmers haven’t been able to harvest any crops for two consecutive planting seasons, and supplies are dwindling (Christian Aid, 2016).

Without urgent funding to address the food shortages, the humanitarian situation will deteriorate even further. Millions of vulnerable people urgently need food assistance. We must act now!

On March 23, 2016 Humanitarian partners launched a 90-day campaign to raise awareness on the urgent need for additional funding for the drought crisis in Ethiopia in order to address the humanitarian resource gap (OCHA, 2016). 

Total money needed: $1.4 billion 

Total money raised: $758 million

Funding gap: approximately $650 million

To coincide with the 90 day campaign #ActNowProtectTomorrow, we
have decided to raise funds and awareness for the cause.

WHAT WE ARE DOING 

We have registered to run on Monday 30th of May (Bank Holiday) for the Vitality London 10K run to raise money for Oxfam. Although we will be running under the general Oxfam banner, we have approached Oxfam and they have confirmed that we can direct ALL funds raised specifically for their Emergency Appeal – ‘ETHIOPIA FOOD CRISIS’.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Date: Monday 30th May 2016 | Distance:10km | Location: London

1. JOINING US IS SIMPLE:

• Register via: https://www.vitalitylondon10000.co.uk/how-enter/online-entry/entry/

Please note that spaces are limited. Register and secure your place as soon as possible. Once registered please do let us know so that we can plan ahead together!  

★★★REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED ★★★

2. If you are not able to join us on the run, DONATE TO OUR CAUSE RIGHT HERE

                                                 OR 

BY SENDING A TEXT to 70070 - using the CODE 'ANPT90' and inserting the amount you want to DONATE. (E.g. ANPT90 £5, £10, £50, £100 to 70070). 

3. CHEER US ON: Meet us on the finish line - Spur Road opposite Buckingham Palace

4. SPREAD THE WORD: Share with your friends, family and network.

We hope that you will join us for a fun day out and at the same time raise awareness and funds for a cause that is very urgent and close to our hearts. Let us come together as Ethiopians and Friends of Ethiopia to do what we can to contribute to this important cause.

Every penny you give will go directly to Oxfam's Emergency Appeal – ‘ETHIOPIA FOOD CRISIS’.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions.

Email: actnowprotecttomorrow@gmail.com

Whats App/ Viber: +00447535780910

Many thanks,

#ActNowProtectTomorrow for #Ethiopia

Abel, Kisanet, Zelalem, Teddy, Petros, Resom, Rediat, Makda, Samuel, Natnael, Jimmy, Beks, Martha, Teddy...

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