The drought that struck east Africa has forced hundrends of thousands of families to flee their homes, farms and other livelihoods to seek food in major cities such as Mogadishu and in other refugee camps in neighbouring Kenya. High level of malnutrition among children and adults is wide spread. Heart breaking stories of mothers leaving their dead infants and children behind and on the road is common among new arrivals coming from draught stricken areas. 

 The level of suffering and malnutrition among people affected by the drought, particularly children and elderly is unbelievable. East African Research and Development (EARAD) was able to deliver cash aid to 210 families in Mogadishu. The charity also helped 40 paitients with cash aid so they could afford treatment in Mogadishu hospitals. However, this is only a drop on the ocean. EARAD appeals to all to donate whatever they can to spare lives in Somalia. EARAD thanked the South Acton Parents Awareness Group in Acton (UK), The Green Masjid in Southall (UK) and other donors who generously donated to EARAD’s draught relief programand as well as Telecom Somalia Inc. which provided logistical support to EARAD volunteers on the ground.  Following are some of the scenes taken during a cash aid distribution in a refugee camp in Mogadishu's Hodan district.