Johannesburg, 21 nov (EFE).-the World Food Programme (WFP) warned today that more than one million Zimbabweans will find it difficult to feed during their summer season, according to the Organization through a press release.
According to the report of vulnerability of rural environments of Zimbabwe of WFP (ZIMVAC), 12 per cent of the rural population of the country will go hungry during the austral summer, from December to March, due to the drought in the East and South of the country regions.
“Agricultural production in these areas has once again become very low.” “This situation is aggravated by the economic crisis, and we have already seen families who are forced to eliminate meals or reduce rations”, stated in his statement the director of the WFP for Zimbabwe, Felix Bamezon.
The United Nations food programme ensures that he is why you need $ 42 million additional addressing the situation of lack of the next few months.
The WFP explained that the Organization has already begun to assist the affected population, with the distribution of food, bonds of food and cash to supply to the families.
While the funds for the response plan are already insured, the organization points out that he needs more contributions in the face of the summer season.
“It is necessary to carry out long-term investments in agriculture and food storage, but the most urgent thing is currently providing assistance to the most vulnerable,” added Bamezon. EFE
