The most under-reported humanitarian crises in 2021 - Zimbabwe

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.

Zimbabwe is renowned for its rich wildlife and a popular destination for safari holiday. Far less known is the country’s acute food insecurity and extreme climate conditions. 6.8 million people are in need of humanitarian aid. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the crisis additionally, especially for women and children.

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.