Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing one of the most alarming food crises in decades—immense in both its severity and geographic scope. As of November 2023, approximately 157 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are grappling with crisis-level food shortages, marking a 7% increase from the 146 million in October 2022. This escalation is indicative of the rapidly worsening situation, as the region struggles to cope with an array of exacerbating factors. The IFRC and its membership seek CHF 318 million (CHF 232,5 million of which is expected to be raised by the IFRC Secretariat) to support 18 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies across Africa to protect the lives, livelihoods and prospects of millions of people. Please donate now!