Floods are severely hitting West and Central Africa, affecting more than seven million people in 16 countries. Chad, Niger, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are the most impacted. These floods are worsening already difficult situations caused by conflicts and past natural disasters, causing widespread damage.
Families are losing their homes, crops, and belongings. In these times, children, the most vulnerable, are especially affected. Many are left without school and shelter. The United Nations and its partners are providing help by sending food, clean water, and medicine. However, these efforts are limited due to a lack of resources.
The UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) has called for aid for 228,000 displaced people, including children and their families, who are enduring extremely hard times. The climate, with its increasingly heavy rains, is worsening the situation, making living conditions even more precarious.
Humanitarian organizations are working hard to provide immediate support and help families recover. But to truly meet the needs, they require more resources. Vulnerable children and families are waiting with hope for concrete actions to return to normal life.
