Food Crisis in The Gambia
The drought in western Africa has caused massive food shortages in The Gambia, where ChildFund serves more than 20,000 children. ChildFund is paying close attention to malnutrition, child protection and the psychosocial needs of children caught up in the food crisis, especially of the most vulnerable — children under 5. Read More
Food Situation Remains Grave in Horn of Africa
In eastern Africa, the worst drought since the 1950s has now enveloped more than 13 million people. Many live in three countries where ChildFund works: Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda. Crops have failed, food prices have soared and long-term food shortages are endangering the lives of children, who are suffering acute malnutrition. Read More