World Jewish Relief launches emergency East Africa appeal

World Jewish Relief has launched an emergency appeal to help millions of starving children in East Africa.

More than 16 million people in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan need food, water and medical treatment according to the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Paul Anticoni, World Jewish Relief’s chief executive, said: “This is the worst food security situation the world has seen for decades.

“With the message of Purim – giving gifts to the poor – still in our ears, we are calling on our community to respond generously as I know they always do.