The African food 😍 crisis in numbers

[Augustine Togonu-Bickersteth]

The food crisis in numbers:

In Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya and Nigeria it’s expected that 10.3 million children under 5 will suffer acute malnutrition in 2023.

In Nigeria alone, an overwhelming 26.4 million people don’t have enough to eat.

In Africa right now, hunger is contributing to 45% of children’s deaths.

In Somalia approximately 43,000 died in 2022 because of the droughts – half were children under 5.

Across parts of Africa, crop production has drastically decreased – in Niger by 40% and in Kenya by a staggering 70%. 9.5 million animals in the Horn of Africa have died due to drought.

In Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, the number of children at risk of dropping out of school because of the drought tripled in three months – from 1.1. million to an estimated 3.3 million, according to UNICEF.

A snapshot of how we're helping:

In East Africa

Kenya: The Kenya Red Cross has supported more than 365,000 people so far and is working to support 500,000 more. Workers and volunteers are providing food, clean water, health clinics, support for livestock and cash grants.

Ethiopia: We've supported over 600,000 people to meet their basic needs, including food, cash grants and help with farming.

Somalia: The Somali Red Crescent has supported 500,000 people so far, including over 100,000 through clinics and mobile health clinics in the most affected areas

In West Africa

Nigeria: The Nigerian Red Cross has provided food, essential household items, seeds, tools, and cash grants, and plans to reach 200,000 more people. Those forced to flee their homes also received shelter, and pregnant and breastfeeding women have been given special nutritious food.

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