Niger is currently in crisis. Irregular rains have led to a severe lack of water, resulting in poor harvests, which has led to a severe food shortage.

It is estimated that over 7 million people are at risk. In some parts of the country, people are forced to scavenge for food and have no access to clean drinkable water.

Islamic Relief in Niger

Islamic Relief began working in Niger in June 2005.

Our programmes include the drilling/digging of wells, installation of hand pumps as well as solar powered water systems that provides water for a large village.

Other programmes cover Health and Nutrition, including therapeutic feeding centres for severely malnourished children. There are also 35 community integrated health centres with Supplementary Feeding Centres to provide rehabilitation for moderately malnourished children.

£40 will provide food for a family for a month

£10,000 can dig a borehole

£70, 000 can provide a solar powered water system for a village of 2,500 people