Hey fam! 🚨 The International Rescue Committee (IRC) recently warned that hunger & malnutrition are rapidly worsening in South Sudan. This isn’t just data—it’s about real families struggling to get their next meal.
The IRC points to four major drivers:
- Conflict: Ongoing violence forces families to flee their homes.
- Flooding: Fields get submerged, crops washed away 🌊.
- Economic decline: Soaring prices make basics unaffordable 💸.
- Aid disruptions: Roadblocks and security issues delay lifesaving help.
All these factors mix into a perfect storm, leaving millions at risk of starvation and malnutrition. Malnutrition means your body isn’t getting enough nutrients to grow or stay healthy—think stunted growth in kids and weaker immune systems.
What’s next? The IRC urges the global community to step up humanitarian aid smoothly and safely. For us here in South and Southeast Asia, sharing this story 🗣️ and raising awareness can make a difference. Talk about it on your socials, include #SouthSudan #HungerCrisis, and keep the convo going.
Stay informed and stay compassionate. Together, our voice can help push for the action South Sudan desperately needs 🌍🤝.
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IRC warns of worsening hunger and malnutrition levels in South Sudan
cgtn.com
