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The EU increasingly leaves the control of its external borders to ‘partner countries’, who receive hundreds of millions of euros in return. Morocco, for instance, keeps the border with two Spanish enclaves closed to refugees. Too often, their attempt to reach the EU costs them their life.

• Partner: Caminando Fronteras.

Sudan has been struggling with poverty, hunger and violence for over thirty years. Floods and droughts are increasing. Sudan is once again being torn apart by violence, forcing many Sudanese to flee. Sudan is experiencing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and the largest hunger crisis in the past 40 years.

• Partners: International Rescue Committee, Dutch Relief Alliance, Intersos.

The population of the Central African Republic suffers from the consequences of the civil war, poverty and severe malnutrition. More than half of the population depends on humanitarian aid. The UN speaks of a ‘crisis forgotten by the world’.

• Partners: Intersos, AFRBD.

Armed conflict remains the main concern in Congo, especially as tensions escalate and M23 rebels take control of parts of eastern Congo. Security is deteriorating, forcing millions of people to flee and rely on aid. Disease outbreaks—such as measles, malaria and Ebola—continue to threaten an already fragile health system. And there is a worsening hunger crisis.

• Partners: CAJED, Panzi Foundation, CDJP-Kalemie, Intersos.

The humanitarian needs in Ethiopia are great: the country is struggling with various conflicts, poverty, and the extreme consequences of climate change. In Ethiopia, 1 in 3 people live below the poverty line.

• Partners: RACIDA.

The people of Kenya struggle with poverty and conflict. The country is also increasingly suffering from climate change. Floods are becoming more common, while at the same time the worst drought in 40 years is affecting at least 4.5 million people.

Mali is one of the poorest countries in the world. The population suffers from persistent violence, poverty and hunger. The number of hungry Malians is increasing. One in three people depends on humanitarian aid. Extreme weather conditions due to climate change are becoming more frequent.

• Partner: Intersos, FEDE.

Niger suffers from food insecurity, poverty, floods, droughts and violence. Millions of people are hungry. Due to rising prices and increasing poverty, famine is high. Niger is facing one of the greatest humanitarian crises of our time.

• Partners: Intersos, Adkoul.

Nigeria has endured decades of instability. The country struggles with poverty, extreme weather, malnutrition, and the terror of Boko Haram. Millions of people are internally displaced and face urgent needs.

• Partner: Intersos, International Rescue Committee, Dutch Relief Alliance.

The people of Somalia suffer from hunger, poverty, and ongoing conflict. Extreme droughts and floods cause major problems. It is one of the poorest and most vulnerable countries in Africa. Millions of Somalis face food insecurity.

• Partner: WASDA.

A combination of poverty and ongoing conflict ravage the people of Chad. Climate change results in floods and drought. The country is struggling with a humanitarian crisis around Lake Chad. Recently Chad received hundreds of thousands of refugees from Sudan.

• Partners: ADIL, Help Chad, International Rescue Committee, Dutch Relief Alliance.

Violence flares up regularly in South Sudan. There is severe poverty and food shortage for millions of people. In addition, the country has experienced major floods for four years in a row, causing landslides and leaving many people displaced in hard-to-reach areas.

• Partners: Intersos, CIDO.

Libya is deeply torn by an ongoing political conflict. The country is divided between two rival governments, one in the east and one in the west. Migrants and refugees try to flee to Europe and when they fail, they are locked up in detention centers. The devastation caused by deadly storm Daniel in 2023 has further deepened the crisis.

• Partners: Intersos.

The Mediterranean Sea remains the main route for migration to the EU. The number of arrivals in Italy increased by 130% in one year. There were almost 37,000 arrivals in the second quarter of 2023.

Refugees in Tunisia mainly come from the southern parts of Africa. According to the UN, there are 9.000 refugees in the country.

The population of Burkina Faso suffers from ongoing conflict, extreme poverty, drought and further deteriorating living conditions. Millions of people are facing acute food insecurity. The food situation is very critical in parts of the country. Increased violence has driven many people to flee their homes.

• Partners: Intersos, AMMIE.

A political and deepening socio-economic crisis is causing 7 million people to leave the country. This makes Venezuela’s refugee crisis one of the largest in the world. The country faces hyperinflation and major food shortages. Every 3 out of 4 Venezuelans currently live in extreme poverty.

• Partner: Intersos.

Most refugees arriving on Curaçao do not have a valid residence status, which means they are not entitled to access basic health care. The lack of care often leads to life-threatening situations.

In addition, the island is facing economic problems. Food aid, for the local population as well as for refugees and migrants, is a necessity.

• Partner: Fundashon Salú pa Tur.

Haiti has been unstable for years due to poverty, natural disasters, corruption and gang violence. In the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, many people live in food insecurity. The country is vulnerable to earthquakes and hurricanes.

In addition, there has been political unrest in the country for years. This reached a climax when large-scale gang violence broke out in Port-au-Prince in February 2024. Attacking government buildings and key institutions, including prisons, with thousands of prisoners escaping. 

• Partner: International Rescue Committee, Dutch Relief Alliance.