Conflict and violence threatens food security for 85% of 258 million people in 58 countries, according to a new Action Against Hunger report, released today.
Afghanistan + 64 more
Afghanistan + 64 more
Conflict and violence threatens food security for 85% of 258 million people in 58 countries, according to a new Action Against Hunger report, released today.
Afghanistan + 32 more
Data in Emergencies is a ground-breaking tool in its size, quality and speed - this is the first time that data on agricultural livelihoods in food crises is collected at this scale and frequency.
World + 26 more
In 2022, 258 million people across 58 countries and territories faced acute food insecurity at crisis or worse levels (IPC/CH Phase 3-5), up from 193 million in 53 countries and territories in 2021.
World + 23 more
Three out of four people live in water-insecure countries. More people die from a lack of WASH services than water-related disasters, according to the new UN global water security assessment.
World + 15 more
These grants will help countries, with support from GAFSP’s implementing partners, design and implement solutions in line with their current agriculture and food security strategies.
Ethiopia + 22 more
Efforts to fight a global surge in acute food insecurity are being stymied in several countries by fighting and blockades that cut off life-saving aid to families on the brink of famine, warn FAO and WFP.
World + 57 more
Conflict, economic shocks – including due to COVID-19, extreme weather – pushed at least 155 million people into acute food insecurity in 2020, says coalition of UN, EU, NGOs and government agencies.
World + 22 more
Yemen, South Sudan and northern Nigeria top the list and face catastrophic levels of acute hunger, with pockets of South Sudan and Yemen already in the grip of - or at risk of - starvation and death.
World + 33 more
There is a real concern about the growing risk of famine, potentially even several famines at once. Before the pandemic hit, 27 million people were in “emergency” levels of acute food insecurity.
World + 71 more
Con 3.596.000 de casos de COVID-19 confirmados, la ONU pide 6,7 mil millones de dólares para proteger millones de vidas y frenar la propagación del coronavirus en países frágiles.
World + 71 more
The peak of the disease in the world’s poorest countries is not expected until some time over the next three to six months. However, there is already evidence of children missing vaccinations and meals.
World + 43 more
Conflicts are the primary cause of high levels of food insecurity, while adverse weather conditions - particularly rainfall shortages in Africa - acutely affect food availability and access for millions.
World + 39 more
Civil conflicts and displacement remain the key drivers of food insecurity in East Africa and the Near East, whereas dry-weather conditions reduced cereal outputs in Southern Africa, says FAO.
World + 51 more
In 2017, conflict continued to be the primary driver of food insecurity in 18 countries, while climate disasters were also major triggers of food crises in 23 countries, reveals the new Report on Food Crises.
World + 39 more
The need for external food assistance in 37 countries – either affected by conflict or adverse climate shocks – remains unchanged compared to the situation three months back.
World + 39 more
Global food supplies are high due to strong cereal harvests, but localized drought, flooding and protracted conflicts have intensified and perpetuated food insecurity.
World + 52 more
In 2017, the EU dedicated 6% of its annual aid budget to education in emergencies, one of the most underfunded sectors of humanitarian aid. In 2018, this will increase to 8%.
World + 30 more
The disease claimed 920,000 young lives in 2015. That represents two fatalities every minute of every day – more than diarrhoea, malaria and measles combined, says Save the Children.
World + 37 more
Un informe de la FAO indica un repunte de las cosechas en la mayoría de los países de bajos ingresos con déficit de alimentos. En el Caribe, el impacto de los huracanes mermará el rendimiento agrícola.
World + 39 more
Protracted fighting and unrest are increasing the ranks of the displaced and hungry with some 37 countries, 28 of which are in Africa, requiring external assistance for food.