Call on Kenya’s leaders to respect and protect human rights
An international day of public and online action this month will demonstrate solidarity with the people of Kenya and call on the Kenyan government to protect people from politically-motivated and ethnic violence.
Please click on the link below for further details
http://www.amnesty.org/en/appeals-for-action/kenya-action
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Hi Joseph,
Unfortunately I could not find your email and know this is sitting out of context here, however, given the emergency of the situation regarding the looming famine, I will send this any and everwhere in effort to get this project moving….we need to act now before the March rains have come and gone……..
PREP-AID is a newly formed not-for-profit organization focusing on
disaster preparedness and emergency response. We strive for innovative,
aggressive, efficient and effective solutions to disaster preparedness and
emergency response, maximizing the use of resources on projects with the
greatest impact. The Famine Relief Seed Distribution Project reflects
PREP-AID’s desire to provide an immediate response to a current crisis,
while also providing a cost-effective and self-sustaining solution that
will create opportunities for the project beneficiaries beyond the
project’s expiry.
Statement of Need: Following the disputed presidential elections in
December 2007, Kenya has experienced unprecedented violent clashes among
supporters of opposing political camps, which has resulted in large
numbers of persons being displaced from their homes and farms in various
parts of the country. Large-scale displacement of people from some of
Kenya’s most productive agricultural land, particularly in the Rift Valley
and Western provinces, has adversely affected Kenya’s agricultural sector,
with potentially long-term implications. Recent reports have warned of
looming famine and food shortages if the current situation is not
normalized soon.
The Famine Relief Seed Distribution Project will target the estimated
250,000 – 300,000 displaced persons around the country, who are currently
housed in camps managed by the Kenya Red Cross Society. Plans are
currently underway to resettle displaced persons and provide food
assistance. The bulk of this food assistance will consist of grains and
non-perishable food items, which can be transported and stored over longer
periods of time. PREP-AID’s Famine Relief Seed Distribution Project will
complement existing food assistance efforts by focusing on perishable food
items (specifically fresh vegetables), and will provide additional
benefits by taking advantage of the planting season, encouraging farmers
to begin producing food, and providing nutritious supplements over the
coming months. With the onset of the long rainy season in March, urgent
action is needed to ensure that resettled farmers will have access to seed
to begin planting as soon as possible.
Methodology: The Famine Relief Seed Distribution Project will distribute
100,000 individual sachets consisting of a mixed variety of fast-growing,
short-maturing, hardy vegetable seeds designed to produce fresh food that
will be sufficient to sustain an average-sized Kenyan family (6-8 persons)
from within 6 weeks after sowing. The seed packs will be distributed to
families free of charge by the Kenya Red Cross Society.
Other funding sources: PREP-AID is currently sourcing funding and other
contributions from donor agencies, international organizations and
corporate sponsors. To date PREP-AID has had initial discussions with
representatives of the Kenya Red Cross Society (logistical support)
Summary: Urgent action is needed to address the current crises resulting
from displacement of large numbers of people from agricultural land, and
to mitigate the threat of famine and food shortages over the coming
months. The Famine Relief Seed Distribution Project represents a
proactive approach that seeks to address the problem before it happens,
and while there is still time to act. PREP-AID is ready and willing to
roll-out the seed distribution project as soon as funding is available to
purchase and prepare seed packs. PREP-AID has already identified
suppliers and partners to assist with the distribution of the seed packs.
What you can do? Reach out to Kenyans abroad via your blogsite and links,
letting folk know they can be part of this exciting initiative by either
1. Donating cash 2. Donating ideas 3. Writing to the Prep- Aid team to
keep them encouraged.
Regards
Su K Stephanou
Co-ordinator Prep-Aid
info@prpe-aid.org
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On resumption of talks led by Kofi Anan, President Mwai Kibaki ruled out the possibility of accepting any deal that cannot be accommodated in the current constitution. The opposition have been pushing for the amendment of the country’s constitution to create the position of an executive prime minister to be in charge of government while the president retains the head of state status. The prime minister’s position would be taken by Hon Raila Odinga.
good work u people u ar doing.i wont to how join the movement