East Africa food crisis - Breaking the cycle of drought, hunger and famine
The world today faces an unprecedented hunger crisis that requires a bold international response. There are currently six countries at immediate risk of famine - half of which are in East Africa: Somalia, Ethiopia and South Sudan. In Somalia, more than 50% of the population need emergency food aid. These emergencies risk recurring in the future as the region is exposed to further climate and conflict shocks.
The European Union has so far shown global leadership in this crisis. However, it is clear that much greater efforts will be needed to save lives and livelihoods in the region. Many non-governmental organisations claim that if humanitarian assistance is not scaled up significantly and rapidly, the lives of millions of people are at stake - more people will die of hunger, more livelihoods will be at risk, more will become displaced, and more will face protection risks.
Join this EURACTIV Hybrid Conference to discuss how the EU can better address the food crisis in Eastern Africa.
Confirmed speakers are:
- Shashwat Saraf, Regional Emergency Director, East Africa, IRC (Introduction)
- Andrea Koulaimah, Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Latin America and Pacific, DG ECHO, European Commission
- Maria Arena MEP, Chair DROI Subcommittee, Member DPAP Committee, European Parliament
- Fouzia Mohamed Ali, Operations Director, GREDO
- Eleanor Hevey, Associate Director, Centre for Disaster Protection
- Harlem Desir, Senior Vice-President, Europe, IRC
