An NGO supported by Mennonites has made a significant contribution to the Lutheran church's work at refugee camps serving the Horn of Africa.

The BBC World Service has launched special radio broadcasts to serve the Somali-speaking population affected by famine and drought in the Horn of Africa.

Religious leaders are exploring short and long term strategies for communities to end reliance on food aid in Africa, in the wake of the current crisis.

Christian and other relief agencies providing aid to millions of people facing drought in Somalia face security issues in the war-torn country.