WESTPORT, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Save the Children has partnered with Grey’s Anatomy star Kevin
McKidd to generate more awareness of the emergency situation in East
Africa, which is threatening the lives of more than 10 million people.
The new Public Service Announcements released today highlight the needs
of children and their families who are suffering from the worst drought
in decades.
These families have been left with no crops, livestock or water
“These families have been left with no crops, livestock or water,” said
McKidd, a Save the Children supporter. “Save the Children has set up
emergency feeding centers to provide food, water and medical care to
thousands of people each day, but more help is urgently needed. Aid
workers are reporting that children are walking 50 to 60 miles, often
carrying younger siblings on their backs, in order to reach these
emergency centers.”
McKidd says he hopes the PSAs will inspire more people to help these
children. Donors can learn more about how to help by visiting Save the
Children’s website
or can donate $10 by texting SURVIVE to 20222 (US Only, standard
messaging rates apply).
View the PSAs here.
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