This Friday, September 16th Rexton Elementary will be having a 'Hat Day for the Horn of Africa' in support of the millions of children in Africa who are struggling to survive a severe drought. We encourage all RES students/staff to wear their favorite hat (ball cap, beach hat, crown/tiara, etc.) to school on Friday and donate $1 towards the starving children of Africa. The Canadian government will match all donations made up to September 16th. Please follow the link or read the information below for more details.   http://www.worldvision.ca/give-a-gift/Pages/DroughtintheHornofAfrica.asp...   Drought in the Horn of Africa  UPDATE: The Canadian Government is matching donations up to September 16. The most severe drought in decades is threatening the lives of more than 10 million people — especially young children — in the Horn of Africa. Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia are the worst affected. World Vision is responding by providing emergency food and health care, and by meeting other urgent needs for children and families in the Horn of Africa.Insufficient rains have created drought conditions throughout the Horn of Africa — destroying crops and killing livestock. Malnutrition and disease are on the rise as families travel long distances in search of food. Record high food prices, internal conflicts, and insecurity in the region further exacerbate the situation.World Vision has been fighting hunger in the Horn of Africa for many years, and will continue to respond in the midst of this crisis. Your gift today will help us provide food, clean water, agricultural support, health care, and other vital assistance to children and families in need.Your help is needed now. Please donate using the form below or call 1-866-595-5550