THE Dorset Echo has launched an urgent appeal to help the world’s most malnourished children in ‘the worst humanitarian disaster in the world’ in East Africa.

And generous readers have donated more than £2,000 in the first few days of our appeal.

We launched the appeal in conjunction with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), an umbrella group for charities helping with the unfolding crisis.

n If you would like to help please send donations or cheques, made payable to the DEC East Africa Crisis Appeal, to Dorset Echo, Fleet House, Hampshire Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9XD.