Central African Republic

This landlocked country is one of the poorest nations in the world. Half of the population rely on humanitarian assistance.
Thousands of people in the West African country, including refugees from neighbouring countries, struggle to get enough food.
Political strife in the Central African Republic and violence linked to the rise of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region, have both led to an increase in refugees crossing the border into Cameroon.
There is also ongoing armed conflict between the government and local militias in English-speaking regions of the country, causing many to flee their homes.
Covid-19 has threatened the country’s access to food and affected both agricultural production and local food supply chains. Despite the easing of government restrictions, there has yet to be a full economic recovery as employment opportunities are still limited.
Action Against Hunger's programmes in Cameroon reached over 600,000 people in 2020.
Cameroon has a population of over 25 million.
Almost 30% of children under five in Cameroon suffer from malnutrition.
Action Against Hunger has worked in Cameroon since 2014. Our projects include:
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This landlocked country is one of the poorest nations in the world. Half of the population rely on humanitarian assistance.
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