The drought gripping East Africa is a humanitarian catastrophe. Caritas Australia and the Catholic Community must stand in solidarity with prayers and support for the 12.5 million men, women and children in urgent need of assistance. Caritas Australia is engaged in Kenya and Somalia and is working towards ensuring families have access to health care, food rations, clean water and nutrition for the sick. Through the East Africa Crisis Appeal, you can help provide food relief, clean water and basic necessities in this time of crisis. For more information or to donate please visit www.caritas.org.au/eastafricacrisis call 1800 024 413; or post donations to GPOBox 9830MELBOURNE VIC 3001.