The Malawi government declares state of disaster in all the districts of the country.

A grandmother is forced to feed her 12-year-old granddaughter green mangoes to quieten her hunger. This is the new normal for Manesi and millions across Malawi, where a State of Disaster has been declared due to a food crisis.

In fragile and conflict-affected settings, children and women often bear the brunt of overlapping crises: hunger, poverty, and violence collide to create unimaginable hardship.

Joint statement from SI Govt & World Vision SI at COP 30 calls on global leaders to strengthen climate finance to protect child welfare and ensure food security in vulnerable nations.

We cannot solve the climate crisis without confronting hunger. The connection is no longer theoretical. It’s visceral, visible, and, for millions of children, devastatingly personal.

The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) update for South Sudan reveals a critical situation: over half of the country’s population is projected to experience crisis or worse levels of hunger (IPC Phase 3 and above) between April and July 2026. The report warns of a potential deterioration towards famine in areas affected by ongoing conflict and instability.

Every child deserves access to safe, nutritious food, yet millions across Africa face hunger and malnutrition due to conflict, climate shocks, and fragile food systems. Together, we must invest in resilient agriculture, empower communities, and ensure that nutrition is at the heart of food security strategies.