Government and humanitarian community in Niger launch anticipatory action for drought-affected communities to prevent humanitarian suffering

Niamey, 16 September 2022 - The United Nations, in close collaboration with the Government of Niger, has activated an anticipatory action framework in Niger to prevent and mitigate the immediate impact of insufficient rainfall related to drought and climate change.

Niger: UN and partners assist vulnerable people in midst of natural disasters and cholera outbreak

By Laura Fultang, OCHA Public Information Officer

When Hama Sorka, a 75-year-old fisherman from Saguia in Niamey, Niger, lost his house and livelihood this past October because of flooding in his neighbourhood, he was able to find refuge at Gamou camp in Niamey.

Hama and his family received multisectoral assistance including shelter, emergency education, health care, water, sanitation and hygiene services from various humanitarian organizations. He now supports his family by selling basic supplies such as soap and mosquito repellent at the camp.