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Crisis in West Africa: Extreme hunger in the Sahel
Conflict, economic shocks and climate change have left record numbers of people facing extreme hunger in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
- Article
- September 1, 2022
Why are children so vulnerable to famine and other hunger crises? 
Across the world, hunger crises are disproportionately impacting children. Learn why children are especially vulnerable to famine and what the IRC is doing to help. 
- Article
- October 19, 2023
Ending the hunger crisis: Response, recovery and resilience
The IRC reports that, without drastic action, the economic downturn caused by COVID-19 will suspend global progress toward ending hunger by at least five years.
- Report
- May 19, 2021
Working to end extreme hunger
Twenty million people face extreme hunger in Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan and Nigeria because of a deadly combination of drought and conflict. The International Rescue Committee is bringing malnutrition screenings and health care to communities in crisis.
- Slideshow
- September 13, 2022
Hunger crisis: How can G7 leaders help end famine?
The leaders at the G7 summit must act now on conflict, climate change and COVID-19 to end the growing hunger crisis. There has never been more at stake.
- Article
- September 27, 2022
A mother's hope for her triplets in a time of hunger and war
In South Sudan, extreme hunger is being caused by conflict and war. Meet Nyanut Bol, a mother of triplets who wants her children to be safe and healthy. The babies are receiving care in an IRC health center. In South Sudan, an estimated 1.1 million children under age five are acutely malnourished and in need of lifesaving services.
- Video
- July 18, 2022
3 ways the Ukraine conflict will drive up hunger in other crisis zones
Humanitarian needs in countries such as Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia could rise as a result of the conflict in Ukraine. Here are three reasons why.
- Article
- August 1, 2022
The cost of living: COVID-19 humanitarian cash transfers to prevent hunger and hardship
The IRC finds conflict-affected countries need $1.7B to limit potential hunger brought on by COVID-19, $760M needed in high refugee-hosting developing countries.
- Report
- June 17, 2020
What is malnutrition and how can we stop child hunger?
IRC malnutrition expert Dr. Mohamed Kassim explains how the IRC is protecting the health of children in Nigeria through malnutrition prevention and treatment.
- Article
- July 9, 2025
Why millions of people across Africa are facing extreme hunger
Drought and conflict have left record numbers of people in the East Africa and other regions in dire need of aid. The world must act now to avert famine.
- Article
- November 27, 2023