A grandmother is forced to feed her 12-year-old granddaughter green mangoes to quieten her hunger. This is the new normal for Manesi and millions across Malawi, where a State of Disaster has been declared due to a food crisis.

We cannot solve the climate crisis without confronting hunger. The connection is no longer theoretical. It’s visceral, visible, and, for millions of children, devastatingly personal.

The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) update for South Sudan reveals a critical situation: over half of the country’s population is projected to experience crisis or worse levels of hunger (IPC Phase 3 and above) between April and July 2026. The report warns of a potential deterioration towards famine in areas affected by ongoing conflict and instability.

Every child deserves access to safe, nutritious food, yet millions across Africa face hunger and malnutrition due to conflict, climate shocks, and fragile food systems. Together, we must invest in resilient agriculture, empower communities, and ensure that nutrition is at the heart of food security strategies.

Through the Sustainable Livelihood Enhancement Project, World Vision Sierra Leone is empowering 100 farming households in Pujehun District by handing over livestock. This initiative aims to boost food security, strengthen livelihoods and support “Feed Salone” programme.

The Malawi government declares state of disaster in all the districts of the country.

Aberash’s resilience in Amaro shows how World Vision empowers women to overcome challenges, achieve independence, and build brighter futures.

An uncomfortable truth: without placing children at the heart of resilience strategies, we are merely managing decline rather than building the future.