The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (Cafod) has raised £1 million in a week to go towards tackling the famine in East Africa.
A combination of drought and civil war has left millions of families across East Africa on the brink of starvation.
Chris Bain, Cafod’s director, said: “We would like to say a huge thanks to supporters in the Catholic community in England and Wales who once again have given generously and quickly, trusting us to respond to the immense needs of millions of people in East Africa.
“Our supporters have come together to help communities affected by drought and conflict. Across England and Wales, our supporters have been giving whatever they can; as individuals, schools and parishes”.
