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Anticipatory Action against El Niño: WFP’s regional response in Southern Africa
The World Food Programme (WFP) has activated the Anticipatory Action programme in four countries in Southern Africa: Lesotho, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. This collaborative effort with national governments and humanitarian partners aims to safeguard over 550,000 people and their livelihoods in anticipation of the projected impacts of El Niño-induced drought.
This activation will prevent vulnerable populations from sliding into food insecurity and malnutrition. It involves a range of anticipatory actions tailored to the unique circumstances of each of the four countries. These actions encompass the dissemination of early warning messages, anticipatory cash transfers, provision of safe water, and distribution of agricultural inputs, along with training sessions on planting practices.
The El Niño is expected to hit at a time when the region is already facing serious food security issues. Presently, about 47.4 million people in certain parts of southern and central Africa are facing acute food insecurity. Forecasts predict significant rainfall deficits and a deviation from typical regional temperatures. The peak impact is projected to occur between November 2023 and January 2024. Unfortunately, this adverse situation is anticipated to persist until early 2024, coinciding with the crucial planting season in all four countries. As a result, it will directly impact the harvest in April 2024.
In the face of this forecast, WFP has prepared its first regional activation, made possible through the generous co-funding of Germany, the European Union, and Norway, amounting to a total of USD 14.2 million.
Source link : https://reliefweb.int/report/madagascar/anticipatory-action-activation-southern-africa-september-2023
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Publish date : 2023-12-08 03:00:00
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