What four countries are at risk of famine? Take this quiz to find out + see how the IRC is responding.
John: Famine has not been declared anywhere in the world since 2017 in South Sudan.
But there are four countries on the brink of famine right now.
Conflict, economic decline, the climate crisis and COVID-19 are all drivers of this possible emergency declaration in these countries. Do you know which countries currently face this threat?
Thanks to the support of compassionate people like you, IRC teams are providing critical aid to many families on the brink of famine.
We run therapeutic feeding programs for malnourished children, provide health care and emergency food, deploy mobile medical teams to remote areas where families are facing severe hunger, and provide other lifesaving services.