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According to the World Food Programme of the UN, 43 million Africans depend on food aid, 35 million of whom are on the verge of famine. Currently, 23 African countries are affected by food shortages in one way or another. The volatile climate explains part of this crisis, but factors such as poverty, aids, political instability and foreign debt are often the decisive factors.
Caritas International has emergency aid and reconstruction programmes throughout the African continent whether it is through our own programs or those initiated by organizations in the Caritas network. In addition, Caritas International has numerous development projects in Africa that strive to combat food insecurity.
DR Congo – Uganda: Work kits and training to build a new life
Uganda is the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa. Although many live in poverty, the population does what it can to accommodate refugees with dignity. However,…
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Uganda’s unique model for refugee reception
Uganda is the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa. Although many Ugandans live in poverty, the population does what it can to welcome refugees with dignity.…
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Human Rights Day : promoting human rights globally
On the occasion of World Human Rights Day, 10 December 2021, Caritas Africa and Caritas Europe urge European Union (EU) leaders to to make the…
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Local Actions, Global Lessons: Overcoming Fragility in DR Congo
Discover “Local Actions, Global Lessons”, the new publication series on the Caritas network’s commitments with communities facing conflict, disaster and poverty. This first edition highlights…
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Climate resilience for rural communities in Burundi
Burundi is bearing the brunt of global warming, while only contributing to 0.01% of the world’s emissions.[1] The latest IPCC report [2] highlights this climate…
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Coronavirus: as the pandemic progresses Central Africa becomes plagued by the virus
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread like wildfire across European and American countries, it has now also hit the four corners of the African continent. The global Caritas…
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Need for protection and livelihoods in Uganda
In a crisis situation, security is rarely assured. Refugees in Uganda know this. Caritas is working to create a safe environment for them and their…
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Social cohesion and resilience in Niger
A significant proportion of the Nigerian population is chronically food insecure. The regions of Maradi and Zinder are among the most vulnerable, where there is…
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Need for protection and means of subsistence in Niger
In a crisis situation, security is rarely assured. Refugees in Niger know this. Caritas is working to create a safe environment for them and their…
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Armed conflict and extreme climate conditions: emergency aid and risk reduction
The province is ranked as the third most in need in DR Congo. This is due to armed conflicts and political tensions. The region is…
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Expansion of access to drinking water and of sanitary practices
La couverture d’accès à l’eau et d’installations sanitaires dans la zone de Kaffa est assez basse par rapport à d’autres zones d’Ethiopie. Seuls 29 % des…
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Empowerment in a world on the move in Burundi
Strengthening the financial and technical skills of 3,500 families in need.
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Kahindo Kitakya Fazila has lost 10 family members to the Ebola virus, including her mother. Kahindo was sick and terrified herself.
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Haoua is 40 years old and has six children. She lives in the village of Roumbouki in Niger. Haoua is in training to become a relay woman in her village…
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“When I arrived at the center in Kapellen, I wondered if I would really be able to make a home for myself here…it was winter. The weather…
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