In Mali, over 6.4 million people currently depend on humanitarian aid, with more than 400,000 internally displaced—primarily women and children. An estimated 1.5 million face acute food shortages, while another 1.5 million children under five suffer from severe malnutrition. Behind these stark statistics lie real lives: displaced families, aid workers, and communities fighting to survive amid conflict and climate challenges.

To shine a spotlight on this often-overlooked crisis, seven humanitarian organizations—including Action Against Hunger—collaborated on an exhibition titled “Mali: Personal Perspectives on Humanitarian Crisis.” The featured artist is Tiécoura N’Daou, a Malian photographer, educator, and researcher. His work offers intimate, unfiltered glimpses into the daily realities of those most affected.

Yaoundé’s rising tide of local flour innovation

In Yaoundé, the scent of freshly baked bread fills the air—but this time, it carries a deeper meaning. The recent “Best Artisan Baker” competition celebrated bakers who are reimagining traditional recipes using locally sourced flours.

Organized by the Support Service for Local Development Initiatives (SAILD) in partnership with the Citizens’ Association for Collective Interest Defense (ACDIC), the event champions sustainable baking practices. By incorporating indigenous grains like millet and sorghum, these young bakers are not only preserving culinary heritage but also fostering food security in the region.