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The southern African nation of Malawi has declared a state of disaster caused by drought in 23 of its 28 districts.
Its president has also said Malawi urgently needs more than $200 million in humanitarian assistance, less than a month after neighbouring Zambia also appealed for help.
A third country, Zimbabwe, has also seen much of its crops decimated and is considering following suit and declaring a drought disaster, underscoring concerns raised by the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP).
Last year that numerous nations in southern Africa were on the brink of a hunger crisis because of the impact of the ongoing El Niño weather phenomenon.
U.N. World Food Programme
The U.N. World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide.
Here's a breakdown of their key areas:
Mission: Delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.
Scale: They assist roughly 160 million people in over 120 countries.
They have a massive logistical network with trucks, airplanes, and ships constantly delivering aid.
Activities:
Emergency food assistance: They are on the frontlines providing food during conflicts and natural disasters.
School meals: They are the world's leading provider of school meals, aiming to increase attendance and improve focus for children.
Building resilience: WFP helps communities recover from disasters and adapt to climate change through skills training and resources for small-scale farmers.
Malawi, Zambia, Zimbawe location
Mana Pools National Park in which country
Mana Pools National Park is located in Zimbabwe.
It's a wildlife-rich region along the southern banks of the Zambezi River, known for its beauty and abundance of wildlife.
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