Some of the people we met today in Chikwawa, Southern Malawi, have lost all their harvest to this historic El Niño drought. They struggle one day at a time to feed their children.

They need our support now.

Just arrived in Malawi with Menghestab Haile and Dr. Patrice TALLA.

We are looking forward to engaging with the UN team led by Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh and working closely with Malawi Government🇲🇼 to help communities impacted by a historic El Niño drought.

As #ElNiño -induced floods worsen in #Kenya , I'm releasing $3M from CERF - The UN's emergency fund to provide aid for 150K affected people.

With Tropical Cyclone Hidaya threatening further heavy rains along the coast, we are closely monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond promptly.

Today is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day — a day that we recognize and honour our 16.5 million volunteers who help more than 160 million people around the world each year.

Over this past year, we’ve seen unprecedented levels of violence against our humanitarian workers.…

Better forecasting and early warnings systems + anticipatory approaches = reduced impact of climate disasters.

Video: WFP Africa

Africa is extremely vulnerable to climate change, but is also well placed to benefit from the net-zero transition.

We need African leadership and investments to tackle this immense challenge. Thanks African Risk Capacity Group for bringing us together to imagine our collective response.

An assault on Rafah would be a strategic mistake, a political calamity & a humanitarian nightmare.

I appeal to all those with influence over Israel to do everything in their power to help avert even more tragedy.

Imagine being a child and surrounded by high waters.

Women, children, and people living with disabilities are the most vulnerable to disasters.

Huge appreciation to first responders who prioritize their needs.

Video: Kenya Red Cross

More than 30,000 people have been displaced in Burundi since the beginning of the year because of the flash floods and river bursts.

#ClimateMigration is a reality. It is time to act now!

#𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 | African Climate Roundtable! 📅May 7-8 WFP's Menghestab Haile, kicks off a pivotal discussion on leadership in climate action.

Insights from 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼 𝗡𝗴𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮, Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Paula Cristina Francisco Coelho, Reena Ghelani, Dr Yemi Kale& 𝗔𝗯𝗱𝗼𝘂 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗽.

We can prevent this El Niño event from turning into a disaster.

What are we waiting for?

Beth Bechdol and I raised the alarm at UN Spokesperson noon briefing.

As #ElNiño continues to worsen weather disasters worldwide, 30 million people in Southern Africa are facing historic droughts.

Martin Griffiths has allocated $13.5 million from CERF - The UN's emergency fund to immediately support people in Angola, Malawi, Zambia & Zimbabwe.

#InvestInHumanity

Good news.

Martin Griffiths is releasing an extra $13.5 million from CERF - The UN's emergency fund to strengthen the response to El Niño, bringing the total allocations to over $60 million globally.
 
This will help Governments & communities in Southern Africa address the worst impacts of the drought.

'Predictable, recurrent, and slow-onset events, such as El Niño, do not need to result in disasters,' said Paola Albrito, Acting SRSG & UNDRR Head, at UN HQ today.

'Partnerships that bring together all actors and help break silo approaches are crucial,' she said.

Thanks to UN GA President & UN ECOSOC President for bringing us together to improve our response to El Niño.

From Peru to Zambia, Governments and communities are taking the lead in responding to this climate disaster. We need to learn from them and step up in solidarity.

Top UN officials are calling for swift action to combat the El Niño extreme weather events that are currently devastating southern Africa and other regions with flooding and drought.
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It is now the second time Kenya is affected by floods in less than a year.

We need emergency assistance like the one provided by Kenya Red Cross in support of Government efforts.

But we also need longer term solutions to the climate crisis.

Noon briefing today: our guests are Reena Ghelani & Beth Bechdol on the humanitarian impacts of El Niño. Updates on Gaza, Chad, Sudan and more.
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Kenya is facing a worsening flood crisis due to the combined effects of El Niño and the ongoing March-May 2024 long rains.

Since November 2023, El Niño triggered devastating floods and river overflows, causing more than a hundred deaths and widespread damage.

As of 23 April…

El Niño-induced pre-monsoon rains, combined with glacier melting, have caused flash floods in Pakistan and Afghanistan, killing over 100 people.

Humanitarian partners are on the frontline of the response, bracing for more rains in the coming days.

📷: MSF Pakistan & IWMI