As the Sahel crisis 1rapidly worsens, the region’s humanitarian needs are reaching unprecedented heights. Conflict, climate hocks, chronic vulnerabilities and endemic poverty are putting millions at risk. Increasing violence has forced more people to flee their homes than ever before. A dramatic food crisis is wreaking havoc
on conflict-affected areas while the already precarious nutrition situation is further deteriorating, and access to livelihoods and basic social services is hampered. The fragility of institutions and the poor governance as well as the weak regional integration limit trade exchanges and negatively impact the free movement of people and goods.