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sLuM project: Fight against Malnutrition

22/01/2024, Redazione BnD

The Non-Governmental Organizations involved in the project, Medicus Mundi Italia, Bambini nel Deserto and CESVI have come together to tackle the complexity of the local situation with determination.

The return of Godwin, a migrant for eternity

21/01/2024, m.armanino

Yesterday there was no one for his burial. Only the earth, silent and welcoming like a mother's womb, took him and kept him. He had arrived at some point last year claiming to be Liberian by nationality. Or rather, Liberian or Nigerian according to the perspectives, circumstances and above all the opportunities offered by destiny. He also claimed not to be in possession of any identity or travel documents.

Humanitarian assistance remains essential for Burkina Faso

20/01/2024, Redazione BnD

Faced with a volatile security environment, poor families in areas under lockdown in the Sahel region in general, and in Djibo municipality in particular, could see their situation worsen if assistance is not strengthened.

Water and Solidarity in Keur Macoumba Peul

19/01/2024, Luca Iotti

The village of Keur Macoumba Peul, in the Senegalese hinterland, was the recipient of this courageous initiative. The difficult living conditions of this community, marked by poverty and the lack of fundamental resources, make the well project even more vital.

#Let’sAskQuestions

18/01/2024, Redazione BnD

“Deterrence” is the attempt by destination countries to discourage migrants from leaving. It has now been proven that it doesn't work: it doesn't stop migration, nor does it lead to a reduction in the numbers of people who decide to undertake the journey, yet in 2024 European governments will continue on this path with even more determination.

Between coups d’état and terrorism

17/01/2024, Redazione BnD

In recent years, various coups have shaken Sahelian Africa, particularly the west-central Sahel.

Preventing food insecurity in the Sahel

15/01/2024, Redazione BnD

Social protection programs are often the first response to food insecurity and climate shocks. Thanks to the adaptive social protection program in the Sahel financed by a multi-bilateral trust fund and integrated by the International Development Agency (IDA), the emergency response to the drought was activated and over 100,000 families were able to benefit from […]

The double security and socio-political crisis underlying food insecurity in Niger

13/01/2024, Redazione BnD

In the far eastern regions, in Diffa; of the far West, in Tahoua and Tillabéry; and in the central south in Maradi, at least 20% of families, mainly made up of poor people, are faced with food deficits resulting from the effects of security shocks amplified by the impacts of the sociopolitical situation.

2023 annus horribilis for humanitarian commitment

12/01/2024, Redazione BnD

Currently, only 3.3% of aid goes to domestic NGOs, despite studies demonstrating their greater cost-effectiveness, agility and efficiency in some contexts compared to large international agencies.