Fund Fatigue Threatens Response to Sahel Famine
The malnourished children of Kanim, Chad, offer a stark illustration of the severe food and nutrition crisis in the Sahel region of West Africa. Senior United Nations have warned that the lack of funds due to global inaction could lead to a humanitarian disaster.
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UNICEF Executive Director Visits Chad
- Author:
- United Nations Children's Fund
- Publisher:
- United Nations Children's Fund
- Publication Date:
- 5 April 2012
Executive Director Anthony Lake's visit to Chad highlighting the looming nutrition crisis in the Sahel. The emergency threatens over 1 million ... see more »
Photo: UNICEF/Patricia Esteve
One critical response is ready-to-eat therapeutic food - a high-protein, high-energy paste filled with essential nutrients. A malnourished boy eats UNICEF-provided therapeutic food at a nutrition centre in Mao. Food shortages in Africas Sahel Region are threatening 1 million under-five children - including more than 100,000 in Chad - with severe malnutrition. UNICEF is requesting US$65.7 million to support initial life-saving responses.
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World leaders meeting in Rome have resolved to work together to meet immediate food security and nutritional needs of affected people. Read more »
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