AFRICA FOOD EMERGENCY: URGENT APPEAL

People across Africa are grappling with one of the most severe food crises in decades. Conflict, climate extremes, and soaring food prices have combined to create a devastating humanitarian emergency that is sweeping across the continent. Millions are suffering, with their futures hanging in the balance.

For decades, the ICRC, along with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners, has helped people access the food needed to survive and build stable incomes. We achieve this by providing essential food supplies, cash assistance, and support to foster sustainable livelihoods, ensuring that communities can withstand and recover from these relentless challenges. Your support will help families in dire need and save lives.

HOW YOUR DONATION WILL HELP:

70 CHF

Can provide 132kg of rice to villages lacking basic food items across the African continent.

120 CHF

Can provide 46kg of bean seeds for villages to plant in order to reduce their reliance on food packages across the African continent.

200 CHF

Can provide 50 displaced persons with adequate clothing, bringing hygiene and comfort across the African continent.

Please give now so our teams can continue to help. Thank you for your support.

YOUR DONATION GOES WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST.

93.5% of your donation will fund our operations for people in need.

People across Africa are grappling with one of the most severe food crises in decades. Conflict, climate extremes, and soaring food prices have combined to create a devastating humanitarian emergency that is sweeping across the continent. Millions are suffering, with their futures hanging in the balance.

For decades, the ICRC, along with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners, has helped people access the food needed to survive and build stable incomes. We achieve this by providing essential food supplies, cash assistance, and support to foster sustainable livelihoods, ensuring that communities can withstand and recover from these relentless challenges. Your support will help families in dire need and save lives.

HOW YOUR DONATION WILL HELP:

70 CHF

Can provide 132kg of rice to villages lacking basic food items across the African continent.

120 CHF

Can provide 46kg of bean seeds for villages to plant in order to reduce their reliance on food packages across the African continent.

200 CHF

Can provide 50 displaced persons with adequate clothing, bringing hygiene and comfort across the African continent.

Please give now so our teams can continue to help. Thank you for your support.

YOUR DONATION GOES WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST.

93.5% of your donation will fund our operations for people in need.

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