Famine Crisis: How Quick Action Will Save Lives
Time is running out for 2.5 million children in 13 countries in Africa and the Middle East. The faster we can deliver therapeutic food, clean water and healthcare, the more lives we can save and futures we can protect.
Here's how a swift response to an unprecedented humanitarian emergency will benefit kids.
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Your Donation Can Save Lives
Help UNICEF respond quickly to the famine crisis.
We already buy 80% of the world's RUTF supply. We're also on the ground, with highly experienced staff and partners, in all 13 of the countries in Africa and the Middle East most threatened by famine. So, as soon as UNICEF receives the donations we need to save kids, we can work quickly to deliver lifesaving malnutrition treatment and care.
Because we put children first, we also use your donations wisely and efficiently. Of every dollar we spend, 90 cents goes directly to help children.
Your donation today can save children's lives.
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HOW TO HELP
There are many ways to make a difference
War, famine, poverty, natural disasters — threats to the world's children keep coming. But UNICEF won't stop working to keep children healthy and safe.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories — more places than any other children's organization. UNICEF has the world's largest humanitarian warehouse and, when disaster strikes, can get supplies almost anywhere within 72 hours. Constantly innovating, always advocating for a better world for children, UNICEF works to ensure that every child can grow up healthy, educated, protected and respected.
Would you like to help give all children the opportunity to reach their full potential? There are many ways to get involved.