famine Archives - Vanessa Curney

September 20, 2015January 16, 2017

Niger, Communications and UNICEF

Back in 2010 when I was working there as a communications specialist for UNICEF, Niger was facing a humanitarian crisis – a severe food crisis bordering on famine. Drought and high food prices had hugely distressed Nigeriens, especially outside the capital, Niamey: villagers such as the pastoralist pictured below (name withheld) and the two Tuareg … Continue reading Niger, Communications and UNICEF

October 25, 2014July 28, 2016

Travels with the UN – Niger (2010)

There was a serious food crisis unfolding in Niger and other parts of the Sahel at the time of my appointment to the UNICEF office in Niamey. I was charged with leading a media mission into Maradi and Zinder, two hard hit areas, with Terry Ally, a colleague from the UNICEF UK national committee, … Continue reading Travels with the UN – Niger (2010)