“You have the power to end the need for humanitarians” (Africa CEO Forum)
As economic and political leaders gear up for the 2024 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Dr. Moumouni Kinda, Executive Director of the NGO ALIMA, issues an urgent call to rethink the continent’s priorities. This forum presents an opportunity to discuss not only digital transformation and artificial intelligence but, more importantly, sustainable human development. With nearly 150 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa reliant on humanitarian aid, the urgency is clear. Dr. Kinda urges decision-makers to invest in health and well-being to boost economic development and ensure Africa’s global competitiveness.
Nonprofits need more funding flexibility to fight global malnutrition
The current system for funding initiatives to address global malnutrition is deeply flawed. Characterized by time constraints, inflexibility, and lack of imagination, current funding models hamper the vital efforts of nonprofit organizations striving to improve the health of children. Right now, there are 193 million children under the age of five who are impacted by stunting or wasting worldwide. This demands a radical new approach to funding and support.
Acting against climate change: progress report on our environmental action
Nearly two years after publishing its environmental roadmap, ALIMA presents its first progress report with achievements and lessons learned since 2021. By sharing the report, the medical NGO aims to engage all actors in the humanitarian and health ecosystem, as the entire sector needs to be involved. This article includes some excerpts from the report.
In Niger, 45 NGOs call for support to bring humanitarian aid to the people of Niger
On July 26, 2023, Niger’s National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (Conseil national pour la sauvegarde de la patrie, CNSP) announced that it had overthrown incumbent President Mohamed Bazoum and his government. In response, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) introduced sanctions, and their effects are already being felt. ALIMA and 44 other NGOs working closely with the local population are calling on the international community to “preserve Nigerien people’s access to basic social services and humanitarian assistance.” They propose three urgent steps to take.
How can we rethink the management of malnutrition in West and Central Africa?
ALIMA, AAH, IRC and UNICEF invited representatives from the health ministries of nine countries in West and Central Africa to a conference in Dakar to discuss innovative “simplified approaches” improving the treatment of acutely malnourished children.
Read the conference report.
13 humanitarian organizations unite to encourage innovation in fighting malnutrition
ALIMA, along with 12 other humanitarian organizations, signed a letter to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) commending its commitment to the fight against malnutrition, and proposing steps to make this investment the basis for long-term, life-saving solutions.
