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May 30, 2022 • 6 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
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Millions of people have been uprooted from their homes in #Ukraine and are in need of aid.

As the world responds, those enduring ongoing crisis in #Africa will also be impacted by the #conflict and must not be left behind.

It’s time to act. Share this thread to raise awareness.
Global price increases are also going to affect people here in the #UK and have a devastating impact on people across the world.
As a result of the #conflict, natural gas, and food and fertiliser prices have skyrocketed.
Did you know that 65 million people in Sub-Saharan #Africa are experiencing acute food insecurity?
Red Cross National Societies are already on the ground responding.

@KenyaRedCross | @nrcs_ng | @ifrc | @IFRCAfrica
It’s time to act now.

▪️Please share this thread to raise awareness

▪️Donate to support our work on the ground

▪️It’s never too late to join in the conversation following #WorldHungerDay

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