West Africa: IFRC Secretary General Calls for Greater Investment in Building Resilience in the Sahel

press release

Concerned with the recurring cycle of food insecurity in the Sahel, Mr Elhadj As Sy, Secretary General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for more action and investment to build the resilience of vulnerable communities across the region.

Speaking at a meeting of Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders from across West and Central Africa, Mr Sy said that a proactive approach to tackling the humanitarian needs of communities in the region would save lives and protect livelihoods.

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