Hunger affects far more than a child’s next meal. It can mean malnutrition, missed school, illness, and increased risks of exploitation. With 8 million children at risk of acute hunger across East and Southern Africa, urgent action is needed before this crisis escalates.
ALT A person carries a child in a patterned wrap in a grassy outdoor area.. Text on the image reads: "Super El Niño threatens to push 8 million children into hunger across East and Southern Africa by early 2027." The Save the Children logo is visible.
ALT White text on a black background. The text reads: "The worsening food crisis across much of the region comes as a result of one of the strongest El Niño weather events in recent years.
El Niño is unfolding against a backdrop of:
- Conflict
- Hunger
- Displacement
- Economic instability
- Humanitarian funding cuts"
ALT White text on a black background. The text reads: "Without early action, climate shocks are likely to compound existing vulnerabilities and deepen humanitarian needs, particularly for children and their families.
That's why we're helping families prepare through:
- Early warning information targeted at children
- Evacuation planning
- Strengthening of community preparedness
- Anticipatory cash assistance to allow families to prepare for disasters"
ALT White text on a black background. The text reads: "We know El Niño is coming. But we can only act before disaster strikes if enough funding is available now. You can help by:"
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-Donating to our Children's Emergency Fund"
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