People in Kenya are facing severe drought and food shortages. Families are on the verge of starvation, with people with disabilities among those most vulnerable. People in Kenya are paying the devastating price for a climate crisis they have done nothing to create.

Your urgent support is needed to help the most vulnerable people survive and rebuild their lives.

The situation for people with disabilities

An urgent need for greater support, specifically food relief, water as well as access to assistive devices to help them move to search for food, water and other essential items. More people living with a disability are registering for the National Disability Card, that potentially gives them access to some government-led stipend, although some are saying they’re aren’t getting any support.

It is estimated that approximately 2,750 households in Tharaka Nithi county and about 9,000 households in Meru County are currently impacted by the ongoing drought. Access to food and water, either directly or through cash transfers is essential.

Across both counties, people with disabilities, the elderly, widows, single parent or child headed households are at risk. They are most likely to be seriously affected by increasing food prices and the decreasing variety and availability of food and water. Undernutrition, a pre-existing issue in both counties, is now further exacerbated by the current conditions.

CBM aims to work with local partner organisations to ensure some of the most vulnerable people in Meru and Tharaka Nithi County, Central Kenya Region can access the support they need to survive this devastating crisis.

Thank you