In the heart of the Horn of Africa, spanning Somalia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Djibouti, Eritrea, Uganda, and Kenya, countless rural communities face the relentless grip of severe drought. This dire situation threatens not only human lives but also the precious livestock that sustain these communities and has led to mass die-offs of wildlife. Imagine the struggle of securing water for your family and your animals, knowing they are the backbone of your livelihood. Lack of water is also pushing some wildlife closer to people, and when these two players in the landscape come together, conflict is inevitable. We end up losing wildlife, retaliatory killing, or losing people when they are killed by wild animals.

We are on a mission to change this reality. The "Water is Life" campaign aims to bring clean, safe drinking water to these communities, ensuring that both people and animals can thrive even in the harshest conditions. By transporting water from reliable sources to the most affected areas, we can provide a lifeline to those in desperate need, promoting a healthy ecosystem where humans and animals coexist and thrive.

With your generous donation IFAW could:

• Quench the thirst: Provide essential, clean drinking water for families and their animals, ensuring survival and health, and fostering a sustainable environment where both can flourish.

• Secure livelihoods: Preserve the vital livestock that these communities depend on, helping them rebuild and recover in a balanced ecosystem.

• Prevent human-wildlife conflict: Bringing water directly to the community removes the need for villagers to walk long distances to fetch it and encounter wildlife.

• Empower communities: Enable local populations to focus on rebuilding their lives and securing a better future, rather than constantly searching for water, and creating a harmonious relationship between humans and animals.

• Drill and maintain wells: Construct new wells and rehabilitate existing ones to ensure a steady supply of water, supporting both people and animals in a sustainable manner.

• Transport water: Utilize water tankers to deliver clean water directly to communities and their livestock, fostering coexistence in a healthy ecosystem.

• Support recovery: Provide the resources needed to maintain essential water supplies, ensuring long-term sustainability for both humans and animals.

Imagine the relief and joy of a mother who no longer has to walk miles to find water for her children. Picture the hope in the eyes of a farmer who can finally provide for his family because his livestock are healthy and thriving. Imagine a flourishing landscape in which wildlife roams safely away from the communities. Your donation can make this a reality, creating a sustainable environment where both humans and animals can coexist and thrive.

Be a part of this transformative journey. Your contribution can save lives, secure livelihoods, and bring hope to the Horn of Africa and across the world. Together, we can make a lasting impact on both people and animals, fostering a healthy ecosystem and a sustainable future. Click the button below to donate and be a beacon of hope in these communities.