[ID: A set of five infographics. The first is titled “Include Sudan, Congo, Tigray, and Haiti in your activism. Include Black lives” and has an illustration of three Black people, all with red hearts on both cheeks.
The second is titled “Democratic Republic of the Congo” and says, in bullet points: “People impacted: Over 27 million people need humanitarian assistance. Displacement: More than 7.1 million people are internally displaced due to ongoing conflict. Loss of life: Thousands of lives have been lost due to violence, with specific numbers often unreported. Famine update: Approximately 5.7 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity, with severe malnutrition affecting large populations, particularly children. Health crisis: Ongoing outbreaks of measles, cholera, and Ebola compound the humanitarian needs, with limited access to healthcare worsening the situation (UNICEF, 2024; Crisis Group, 2024).”
The third is titled “Sudan” and says, in bullet points: “People impacted: Approximately 25 million people need humanitarian aid. Displacement: Over 9.2 million people have been displaced, including 6 million internally and 1.4 million who fled to neighboring countries. Loss of life; Thousands have died in the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Famine update: Acute hunger affects one-third of the population, with warnings of potential famine conditions. Health crisis: 65% of the population lacks access to healthcare, and 70-80% of hospitals in conflict areas are non-functional. There have been 9,600 suspected cholera cases, with outbreaks of measles, malaria, and dengue fever reported (VOA 2024, UN News, 2024; OCHA, 2024).”
The fourth is titled “Tigray, Ethiopia” and says, in bullet points: “People impacted: Approximately 5.4 million people need humanitarian assistance. Displacement: OVer 2.6 million people are internally displaced due to the ongoing conflict and drought. Loss of life: Nearly 400 starvation-related deaths have been reported in recent months, with overall casualties from the conflict remaining high. Famine update: Severe food insecurity affects around 3.2 million people, with ongoing aid distribution challenges. Malnutrition rates are critically high, and the risk of famine remains significant if aid is not scaled up. Health crisis: Access to healthcare is severely limited, with many relying on bartering for medicine. There is also a dire shortage of medical supplies and facilities (The New Humanitarian, 2024; Crisis Group, 2024).”
The fifth is titled “Haiti” and says, in bullet points: “People impacted: About 5.5 million people require humanitarian assistance, including 1.6 million with protection needs due to escalating gang violence. Displacement: The number of internally displaced people is significant, though exact figures fluctuate due to ongoing violence. Loss of life: Violence and instability have led to numerous deaths, with specific counts often underreported. Famine update: Acute food insecurity affects a large portion of the population, with access to food disrupted by gang control of key areas. Health Crisis: The health system is overwhelmed, with shortages of medical supplies and personnel. The resurgence of cholera and other diseases poses a major health threat (UN News, 2024; OCHA, 2024).”
