Day 50: Crowdy head to Manning Point.

Good morning from Crowdy Head

I am very lucky to wake up to a beautiful morning like this one at Crowdy Head. Unfortunately I was saddened by the news that the food crisis in East Africa has only become worse and that several rich governments have walked away from promised donations. Over 10million people are reported to be affected by the severe drought. There is not enough water for crops or live stock. There is not even enough water for drinking. Faced with certain death if they stay in their villages, men, women and children are walking for hundreds of kilometers to refugee camps for salvation. The refugee camps have been flooded with people and are struggling to cope with the numbers seeking their support.

Oxfam has launched an East Africa Food Crisis Appeal. People on the ground are working hard to provide water and food for those in need. As I am regularly in contact with Oxfam staff in Brisbane and Melbourne I have noticed the urgency in people's voices while having conversations about how much extra work is being done by people at all levels to help with aid efforts. Please take the time to check ou Oxfam's website and see how they are helping with the public donations to save thousands of lives in Africa. http://www.oxfamblogs.org/eastafrica/

I've also included a Clip from Save the children foundation which shows some horrific footage of Umi a 3month old girl with severe malnutrition. Any help you can provide is most appreciated and even the smallest of donations goes a long way. Although this clip is sourced from Save the Children, Oxfam has one of the best reputations for ensuring as much of your donation gets to the actual people who need it and is not tired up in administration. I have witnessed Oxfam at work and I know your donations are sincerely appreciated and spent on the people who need it most.

Please donate.

The journey south continues.

The road to Manning Point



A palette of blue and grey. Looking West of Crowdy on a Winters day.



Yours trully is clearly extactic about getting a lift across the manning!

To Donate:
Call Oxfam Australia on 1800 088 110 and mention my walk or,
Follow this link: http://www.everydayhero.com.au/glen_hammermeister