World Vision’s Horn of Africa Tweetup

On World Humanitarian Day, ask the tough questions of frontline relief workers with the hashtag #FamineAgain

What: A chance to talk candidly with aid workers and ask questions about the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa and the international response. World Vision is on the front lines, working in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia. Three World Vision staff will be online answering your questions.

When: (Friday, Aug. 19). 8 a.m. Pacific / 11 a.m. Eastern / 3 p.m. GMT / 6 p.m. Nairobi

Who:
Amanda Koech, World Vision Somalia Communications Manager. Amanda grew up in Kenya and lived through the terrible famine of 1984. Watch Amanda compare her personal experience with what she sees in Somalia today: http://bit.ly/qNQqud.

Michael Arunga, World Vision’s Emergency Communications Advisor for Africa. Based in Nairobi, Michael has worked in conflict and emergency settings throughout the region, most notably in Darfur, South Sudan and the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Nathanial Hurd, World Vision’s policy advisor for conflicts and disasters. Based in Washington, D.C., Hurd works with Congress and the U.S. Government on international humanitarian issues.

Tell your friends!
Throughout the week, tell your friends, family, co-workers and media outlets about the opportunity to ask questions and hear the realities on the ground firsthand. Here’s something to get you started:

@WorldVisionNews is hosting a tweetup on Friday at 11 a.m. EDT. Ask questions of frontline aid workers using #FamineAgain

About World Vision
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We serve the world's poor— regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.For more information on their efforts, visitWorldVision.org/press or follow them on Twitter at @WorldVisionNews