Famine Crisis: Canadians Care and Nations Agencies

famine crisis: These 20 million people need humanitarian assistance now, he said at the Keele Street Community Hub, according to CBC. We know that Canadians care and want their government to respond to the needs of people in these regions. Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen told reporters in Toronto on Friday that the money will go toward those in Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia and Yemen who are facing extreme food insecurity. UN humanitarian chief warns of famine crisis, urges global action He said Canada will provide 27 million to Nigeria, 21 million to Somalia, 37 million to South Sudan and 34 million to Yemen. Canada responding to UN appeal Canada's contribution will be delivered through United Nations agencies and non-governmental humanitarian organizations. Famine has already been declared in parts of South Sudan and food crises are developing there, in northeastern Nigeria, and Yemen due to conflicts and in Somalia due to drought. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.