“As the United States entered the traditional season of giving and renewal last month, President Barack Obama announced that the United States was increasing its emergency aid to the [Horn of Africa] region by $113 million,” a VOA editorial states adding, “The new monies will be used for food, health, shelter, water and other needs.”

“With this latest contribution, the U.S. is providing $870 million. Additionally, many Americans have reached out in support through private donations,” the editorial notes, adding that the U.S. is addressing “underlying long-term problems” through its Feed the Future program, which “helps countries address the root causes of hunger and food insecurity through innovative agricultural advances and improved policies” (1/1).