IRC Donate☰ Hidden crisis Kenya Crisis Watch The International Rescue Committee provides vital support to refugees and Kenyan host communities struggling to recover from violence and natural disaster. What's happening Multiple seasons of drought plus ongoing conflict in parts of Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and Sudan will likely result in extreme hunger in the coming months—similar to the drought of 2016. With poor rainfall resulting in low crop production, 2.1 million people in Kenya alone—including refugees from neighboring countries—will soon face extreme hunger. Across Somalia, 3.5 million people are facing hunger due to a lack of harvest, and farmers who depend on livestock are seeing animals dying from thirst. Why world leaders must act now Donate Country facts Population: 45.5 million Refugees and asylum seekers: 598,646 Rank in Human Development Index: 145 of 188 IRC response Started work in Kenya: 1992 Kenya crisis briefing Kenya, located in East Africa, is home to one of the world’s largest refugee populations. The IRC helps vulnerable refugees rebuild their lives and provides support to host communities dealing with disease and internal conflict. What caused the crisis in Kenya? What are the main humanitarian challenges in Kenya? How does the IRC help in Kenya? What still needs to be done? SEE ALL News and features Crisis Watch Omicron: Triple threat of COVID, conflict, climate change in Africa As new COVID-19 variants such as Omicron emerge, it’s more important than ever that world leaders address COVID, conflict and climate change in Africa. Learn more Economic wellbeing Rebuilding livelihoods for 20,000 refugees in East Africa Learn more Climate change How climate change drives humanitarian crises Get the facts Press releases Kenya: IRC welcomes President Kenyatta’s move to sign the Refugee Bill into law November 17, 2021 Worsening drought and conflict drives extreme food needs in Horn of Africa, warns IRC November 2, 2021 VISIT OUR MEDIA CENTER Crisis Watch Who We Are Where We Work What We Do How To Help Latest Contact Us Donor Help Code of Conduct Ethics Hotline Our efficiency 87% Program services 8% Management & general 5% Fundraising Donate Join our mailing list Get the latest news about the IRC's innovative programs, compelling stories about our clients and how you can make a difference. Subscribe Follow us Global Affiliates: IRC UK Stichting Vluchteling Respecting Your Privacy Terms and Conditions International Rescue Committee is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. EIN number 13-5660870. Copyright © International Rescue Committee, 2021 × Help us send emergency aid to Afghanistan and crisis zones worldwide.Donate now