Over 630,000 people in Sudan are facing famine, with millions more experiencing acute food insecurity due to ongoing civil war. Reports from the United Nations World Food Programme and UNICEF highlight the crisis affecting multiple regions, including refugee camps. Experts…
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), comprising over twelve UN organizations, monitors global food insecurity and acute famine. It aims to provide world leaders with a comprehensive, evidence-based analysis to help policymakers from NGOs, governments, and UN bodies develop…
Sudan is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by an ongoing civil war, with over half of the population facing food insecurity. Health officials report rising malnutrition rates, particularly among children. Displacement camps are filled with those fleeing conflict, and…
A report from the Norwegian Refugee Council highlights a dire humanitarian crisis in eastern Sudan, where over two-thirds of displaced families lack adequate food. The research, conducted among more than 8,600 households, reveals that rising prices and loss of income…
Organizations providing food assistance in Sudan highlight severe food insecurity and malnutrition exacerbated by ongoing conflict since April 2023. Agricultural production has plummeted by 46%, and food prices have soared by up to 300%, while over half of farmers have…
During a speech in Luanda, Angola, President Joe Biden announced the allocation of more than $1 billion in humanitarian aid for Africans displaced by unprecedented drought and facing severe hunger. The aid, coordinated by USAID, aims to address food insecurity…
Sudan is on the brink of collapse as a brutal power struggle between the army and the Rapid Support Forces continues, displacing over 10 million people and causing severe food shortages. Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, warns…
A recent UN report reveals a severe decline in humanitarian aid to Gaza, reaching the lowest levels in a year, leading to worsening hunger among Palestinians. With the number of aid trucks into Gaza drastically reduced, nearly half a million…
As the cost of living rises in Switzerland, charitable organizations are reporting a significant increase in demand for their services, particularly among younger individuals and families facing financial hardships. Regine Rust of the St. Gallen Foundation for Addiction Relief notes…
A new report from the German Nutrition Society reveals that while Germans are increasingly opting for healthier and more environmentally conscious diets, significant disparities remain. The report indicates a growing consumption of vegetables and a 20% decline in red meat…
A recent study reveals the dire economic and social consequences of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, with 31% of urban families displaced and access to healthcare plummeting to just 15%. Approximately 24 million people, nearly half the population, face food…
