Severe drought in Southern Africa

Southern Africa is experiencing one of the worst dry spells in 100 years, compounded by the lowest rainfall in forty years. More than 24 million people are facing hunger, malnutrition and lack of access to water.

Three people unload food from the back of a truck.

Story Location Zimbabwe — Sep 2023

Climate Change

Severe drought in Southern Africa

The historic drought in Southern Africa, which started in early 2024, has decimated crops and hit livestock production hard, causing widespread food shortages and affecting livelihoods. Your donation provides emergency food baskets to families in need.

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Drought and displacement

The drought is critically affecting food security across Southern Africa. It is expected that hundreds of thousands in the region will be displaced because of the severe drought.

With your help, MCC has provided emergency food to over three thousand families in Zambia and Zimbabwe. This includes emergency food baskets with maize, beans, oil, and salt.