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Niger
Why Niger? Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world, with 9.5 million individuals affected by extreme poverty. The situation has been exacerbated by a significant influx of refugees, as well as numbers of displaced people within the country's borders. Concern implements both humanitarian and development programmes in order to provide basic needs and, at the same time, improve the resilience of local communities.
Niger is facing many challenges
Niger experienced a significant food crisis in 2022 due climate-related events in 2021, including droughts, irregular rainfall and pest attacks.
As the country is highly dependent on agriculture, even minor climate shocks directly affects the livelihood of thousands of households. The country has registered 39% decrease in production for cereals in comparison to the average last five years and as a consequence, the lean season started much earlier than usual in 2022.
Niger continues to face the same major challenges including epidemics, malaria, climatic hazards and people displacement due to insecurity.
Latest achievements
Healthcare
More than 35,000 children were able to undergo health check-ups by the end of March 2022 via community active screening sessions, which were organised as part of the Project to Support Food Fortification in Niger.
Disaster risk reduction
Education
Aerial views of the village of Zardana and the well. Photo: Ollivier Girard
President of the Local Fortified Baby Flour Unit in Niger, Abarchi Madamia gives a tour. Photo: Ollivier Girard
Sadi Oumale with her daughter Laïla and her two sons in Niger, preparing her field for the beginning of the rainy season. Photo: Ollivier Girard
Moussa Zouéra, a Nigerien Chief Nursing Officer is supported by Concern.
Ramatou Jean Coffi Community Outreach Agent for Concern on a field visit with Concern staff. Photo: Ollivier Girard
How we’re helping Niger
Our response in Niger focuses on tackling the structural causes of extreme poverty through health, nutrition, livelihoods and education support.
Livelihoods
Health and nutrition
Education in emergency
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