WFP Malawi 12h ago

Devastation caused by cyclone Freddy is a ‘wake-up call on the climate crisis’. Sure to deepen hunger in the region, Freddy reflects the dangers of intense weather events that are likely to become worse with climate change. Countries like Malawi, which are among the least responsible for the phenomenon, are feeling some of its worst effects. Liznet Namala has survived many floods but the rains from this year are the heaviest she has ever seen. WFP requires at least US$25 million over three months to provide food assistance to 500,000 people hit by the cyclone, including those displaced and schoolchildren – and to offer logistics support to Malawi’s Government and partners.