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Help Nigerien Mothers Like Fatima ›

Topics: Children, Emergencies, Hunger

Mercy Corps' feeding program in Niger is helping children and mothers made vulnerable by an ongoing food crisis.

Malnutrition Still Shadows Niger's Children ›

Topics: Emergencies, Health, Hunger

Mercy Corps is responding to famine conditions in Niger with comprehensive feeding, nutrition and health programs.

Responding to Health Needs in Niger ›

Topics: Emergencies

Mercy Corps has an emergency team on the ground in one of Niger’s most famine-stricken areas, helping serve malnourished children and families by improving the quality and reach of critical health care.

Team Deploys to Aid Niger’s Food Crisis ›

Topics: Hunger, Emergencies

Famine in Niger: Millions at Risk ›

Topics: Hunger, Emergencies, Agriculture

Niger Facts

  • Population (2008): 13.3 million
  • Size: slightly less than twice the size of Texas
  • Human Development Index rank: 174 (out of 179)
  • Mercy Corps has worked here since 2005
  • Primary work: Health, nutrition, good governance, youth empowerment
  • Population living on $1 a day or less: 56%
  • Number of communities where we've assisted with health and nutrition programs: 130
  • Number of malnourished children treated: more than 45,000

Program Details

Since 2005, Mercy Corps has worked with local and regional authorities in more then 130 communities to promote health and nutrition.

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