The most under-reported humanitarian crises in 2021 - Guatemala

If you don’t read about it in the news, did it really happen? Every year, humanitarian crises affect millions of people around the world. From natural disasters to conflict and displacement, some crises make headlines, some simply don’t.
For this event series, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation teamed up with the aid organization CARE. CARE’s annual report “Suffering in Silence” highlights the ten most underreported crises of the past year. Together we shine a spotlight on each crisis, giving room for discussion and hearing from experts about challenges, opportunities, and the resilience of affected communities in each country.

Guatemala has one of the largest economies in Central America, yet two thirds of the population live on less than $2 USD per day. 38 percent of the population face food insecurity. The impacts of climate change are felt strongly in Guatemala, affecting food production and increasing natural disasters. In addition, a climate of violence causes insecurity. Women and girls are most affected and it’s their voices that are often unheard.ty.

CARE was founded in 1945 to support post-war Europe with the famous CARE packages. Today, the independent aid organization works in over 100 countries to provide humanitarian aid and fight poverty with a focus on empowering women and girls.