There is an urgent need for food, therapeutic food, and livelihood aid as a shortage of funds threatens millions of lives in Northeast Nigeria, with less than 5% of this year's humanitarian response plan appeal's prioritized $396 million being met. #NigeriaHungerCrisis
The UN warns of severe hunger and child malnutrition in Northeast Nigeria. 4.3 million people, including two million children under 5, face food shortages. We need to take action by providing interventions. Let's work together to prevent child malnutrition. #NigeriaHungerCrisis
Up to 4.3 million people in Northeast Nigeria face severe hunger risks. Join us for the launch of a multisector plan to address the crisis in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. Let's work together to prevent child malnutrition and save lives. #NigeriaHungerCrisis
Up to 4.3 million people in Northeast Nigeria face hunger! From June to August this year, Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states are projected to face severe food shortages. Sadly, 700000 children may be malnourished. Let us join hands to end hunger and save lives! #NigeriaHungerCrisis
@RESCUEorg in Mashamari stabilization center. One of the major challenges in Borno State, Nigeria is "severe acute malnutrition amongst children, which is expected to more than double from last year. The lives of some 690,000 children are at risk" OCHA said.
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@RESCUEorg Visiting IRC VP and Head of Programs, Elinor Raikes visits Mashamari, the IRC SC provides care to children with severe/moderate acute malnutrition since 2017 to date with a recovery rate of 97%. The center integrates Child and Women protection. #NIGERIA
Taking place at 11am in the Cinema Room ⬇️
IRC 🇳🇬 Country Director @BabaTOjay shares his experience from the frontlines at today's #EHF2023 talk on ensuring the safety and security of humanitarian and medical responders in armed conflict.
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IRC Country Director @BabaTOjay sharing the experiences of frontline health workers in Nigeria who face serious risks to life delivering aid.
Despite costs, "frontline workers must feel protected."
Nearly 2.9 million citizens of the Lake Chad Basin countries are displaced due to the 13-year long crisis. Millions of people who need durable, coordinated and effective solutions.
Looking forward to those conversations today and tomorrow here in Niamey.
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2 million people are IDPs in the Bay States. IRC is collaborating with other organizations and governments to support dignified living conditions and safety for those affected by crises. All warring parties must ensure they are protected in conflict #LakeChadNiamey#IRCWestAfrica
1.8 million people in the BAY states are returnees. We must work collectively to ensure that these returnees maintain their access to basic social services, and when needed, humanitarian aid #lakechadNiamey#IRCWestAfrica
The IRC annual Emergency Watchlist Highlights 20 countries most at risk of a major new - or worsening - humanitarian crisis. Among them, Nigeria. The humanitarian needs of 8.3 million people must be recognized and addressed #lakechadNiamey#IRCWestAfrica
Across Northeast Nigeria, about 1.74 million children aged 6-59 months are acutely malnourished and in need of treatment, out of which 614,000 are children with Severe Acute Malnutrition. Thank you to our @RESCUE_org #Nigeria team for your response to children and their families.
Over 13 million children are out of school in #Nigeria. @RESCUE_org collaborates with Ministry of Education, authorities and partners to ensure more children have access to quality education in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. Thank you @ECHO_WAfrica@USAIDWestAfrica for your support
Thank you @RESCUE_org #Nigeria team for ten years of support to Nigerians and developing strong partnerships in-country. Inspired by our teams and delighted to visit with @RESCUE_UK Board Chair.