5 Countries, 5 Crisis

1 Afghanistan

Following the Taliban's August takeover, Afghanistan has slid into economic freefall, made worse by a prolonged drought that has left 23 million Afghans at risk of starvation. The situation is especially alarming given the onset of winter and a lack of food, which is already forcing families to sell assets.

2 Ethiopia

More than 8 million people are affected by the conflict in the Amhara, Afar and Tigray regions of Ethiopia, including 2.1 million people who have been displaced from their homes. Millions are in urgent need of food and other lifesaving assistance. 

3 Madagascar

Southern Madagascar is experiencing its worst drought in more than 40 years, which has led to a worsening hunger crisis. Consecutive months of lower-than-average rainfall have decimated harvests while impacting the ability of farmers to put food on the table. What's more, the price of food -- from rice to maize to cooking oil -- has skyrocketed. Nearly half a million children under the age of 5 are malnourishment. 

4: Yemen

Yemen's five-year-old war between Houthi rebels and government forces, backed by a Saudi Arabia-led coalition, has caused a humanitarian crisis of epic proportions. With a blockade and insecurity limiting people's access to food and income, 80% of the population is in urgent need of aid, including 2 million children suffering from acute malnutrition. Health systems have collapsed, along with access to clean water and sanitation, which has led to deadly cholera outbreaks. 

5: Venezuela

Since 2015, nearly 90% of Venezuela's population has been pushed below they poverty line amid the country's ongoing social and economic upheaval. More than 5.6 million Venezuelans have since left the country, straining resources in neighboring countries.

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