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West Africa crisis - Act now to prevent starvation

West Africa crisis - Act now to prevent starvation

Please don't wait, give now.

Appeal: A food crisis is building in west Africa. 3 million children are at risk of acute malnutrition. You can help. Please don't wait, give now.

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Learn more about the West Africa food crisis

Learn more about the West Africa food crisis

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Acute malnutrition is threatening 3 million children under five in Niger, Mali, Chad and across West Africa.

Acute malnutrition is threatening 3 million children under five in Niger, Mali, Chad and across West Africa. Learn more about the situation on our summary page.

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