[MATCH CHALLENGE] Half of Somalia’s children are facing acute malnutrition. Your urgent support is needed.

Malnutrition is rising quickly, so we are issuing a challenge to our most dedicated supporters. [A boy is treated for malnutrition while sitting with his mother]( {NAME} - My name's Sally Beth Anyanga and I work for IRC Communications in Kenya. I'm reaching out because we're facing a hunger and malnutrition crisis here in East Africa and children need [your immediate help.]( It's so much more than just being hungry. Malnutrition can lead to a lifetime of consequences for children here in East Africa, including stunted growth, impaired cognitive skills and weaker immune systems. No parent wants that for their child, or to watch them rapidly losing weight and wonder if they'll be able to get care before it's too late. After years of climate disaster and conflict, millions of our neighbors in Somalia are struggling to survive. As you're reading this email, half of Somalia's children are facing acute malnutrition. [{NAME}, I hope you'll make an emergency donation today to help save lives. Until July 31, your gift can have 2x the impact to reach malnourished children and respond to crises around the world.]( "The crisis in Somalia is far from over and is becoming more severe every day. Nearly 2 million children are at a risk of malnutrition ... These deaths are absolutely preventable." — Shashwat Saraf, the IRC's Regional Emergency Director of East Africa The IRC is on the ground in Somalia right now, providing life-saving treatment to children suffering from malnutrition. We're also providing families with access to clean water, food, and healthcare. But the scale of this crisis means that we need more resources to reach as many children and families as we can. [DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT »]( Your contribution can help the IRC provide vital therapeutic food, clean water, and medical supplies to treat malnourished children and save lives. The IRC's streamlined, innovative approach to treating malnutrition means we can help more children recover with fewer resources — an impact that goes even further thanks to this special matching gift! [Please make a MATCHED donation today to help us reach our goal of $36,000 by midnight tomorrow. Your support today will help save lives, alleviate suffering, and provide hope to children and families who are struggling to survive.]( Thank you for your compassion and commitment to making a difference. Together, we can build a brighter and healthier future for children in Somalia and other crisis zones. — Sally Sally Beth Anyanga Communications Specialist International Rescue Committee The International Rescue Committee | [Rescue.org]( 122 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10168-1289 USA To ensure future delivery of IRC e-mails, please add our reply address updates@rescue.org to your Address Book. [Click here]( for U.S. federal and state compliance notices [Manage my preferences]( or [unsubscribe](