The humanitarian situation in Niger is critical, with 4.7 million people requiring urgent assistance in 2024. This crisis is due to conflict, climate change, poverty and sanctions following the coup d’état in July 2023. Rising staple food prices and agricultural deficits are exacerbating the situation. Nearly 2.3 million people need immediate assistance, and 3.4 million will be vulnerable during the lean season in 2024.

In Maradi, Tahoua, Tillabery and Diffa, our teams support and work in partnership with local and regional health systems to treat and prevent malnutrition. Action Against Hunger has revolutionised the treatment of acute malnutrition by decentralising care via Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Niger. This approach has increased coverage and cut treatment costs in half compared with health centres, while maintaining an equivalent quality of care. This has contributed to its inclusion in the Protocol for the Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition in Emergency Situations.

We are also working to improve access to primary healthcare and sexual and reproductive health services. In addition, we are improving access to drinking water by building wells, improving sanitation, and repairing and upgrading latrines. To support vulnerable families in times of crisis, we distribute food and seed kits and provide financial aid.