Niger

Niger is a landlocked and food-deficit Sahel country. Gender disparities persist and continue to strongly challenge the country’s development.

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Rwanda

Since the 1994 genocide and collapse of the economy and social services, the government embarked on rebuilding the country and improving its quality of life through long- and short-term development programs.

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São Tomé and Príncipe

The two-island country faces significant challenges due to its remoteness and irregular landscape. This results in high export costs and agriculture that's vulnerable to natural disasters.

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Senegal

Despite significant economic growth and decades of political stability, Senegal still faces serious development challenges. More than one third of the population lives below the poverty line.

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Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is a currently peaceful country, but ongoing climate shocks and disease outbreaks pose a threat to food security.

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Somalia

While famine has been kept at bay, the situation in Somalia remains critical. A looming drought could push 1 million more Somalis into extreme hunger.

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Sudan

Escalating violence on top of climate disasters, sky-rocketing prices and the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing millions more people into hunger.

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United Republic of Tanzania

Despite overall economic growth, Tanzania still experiences food deficits due to a heavy reliance on subsistence farming which can't keep up with the population.

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Togo

Economic instability and floods are damaging Togo's agricultural systems, causing greater hunger.

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Tunisia

Hunger continues to be a pressing issue in Tunisia, affecting vulnerable populations due to rising food prices, limited access to resources, and climate change.

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Uganda

With improved security, Uganda is a relatively stable country in East Africa that takes in over a million refugees from its neighbors. However, poverty and food insecurity are still widespread.

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Benin

The Republic of Benin is a hungry, low-income West African country that's largely agricultural natural disasters can easily cause food insecurity.

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