Action Against Hunger's Response to Crisis in Ivory Coast and Liberia

Action Against Hunger has launched emergency programs in the most affected areas of western Ivory Coast. ACF is providing emergency water and sanitation services for refugees in makeshift camps along the Liberia-Ivory Coast border, distributing 120,000 liters of water per day. In Duékué, Danane, and Man, ACF expects to treat some 4,500 severely malnourished children in its therapeutic nutrition programs, and is training an additional 50 health workers. ACF is also carrying out educational campaigns targeting the specialized needs of pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as distributing hygiene kits and training on best sanitary practices to prevent the spread of disease.