The food crisis is reaching catastrophic levels in sub-Saharan Africa, where millions of people are facing acute food insecurity at emergency and catastrophe levels, including widespread famine.

With the growing risk of famine in sub-Saharan Africa, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada is providing emergency assistance to avert a humanitarian disaster. In Somalia, our partner on the ground is already providing live-saving treatment for severe and moderate acute malnutrition to children under five and pregnant and lactating women, as well as training and awareness-raising sessions to parents and caregivers to enhance their knowledge and skills on nutrition. Funds raised through the current appeal will increase the amount of urgent assistance we can provide to save more lives in Somalia. In addition, depending on the response to this appeal, we are looking at potentially supporting other local partners, including those in the Caritas network, which can provide live-saving assistance in other countries affected by the crisis, such as South Sudan and Nigeria.

We produce enough food for all people, but many go without their daily bread. This “constitutes a genuine scandal”, an offence that violates basic human rights. Therefore, it is everyone’s duty to eliminate this injustice through concrete actions and good practices, and through bold local and international policies. — Pope Francis, message on the occasion of the pre-summit for the 2021 UN Food System Summit

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Here below, photos from our project with Trócaire in Somalia taken from October 2021 to February 2022: