58% of Algerians are
of food insecurity
30%
of Sahrawi refugees are food insecure and 58 percent are at risk of food insecurity
The situation continues to worsen and western Algeria rely mainly on humanitarian aid to meet their food and subsistence needs. The UN has warned the North African country that the Sahrawi refugees may be at risk of further food insecurity and malnutrition.
1.2 million
Severe hunger has also impacted the adult population of Algeria
The number of undernourished Algerians reaches an astounding 1.2 million. These are individuals who partly experience food insecurity and malnourishment due to the high prices of imported goods.
10 children
According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), one in 10 children is underweight and stunting affects one in five.
Due to poor feeding practices in infants and young children, malnutrition cases have risen drastically.
FEEDING THOSE IN NEED
