VOICED : Eating shoes: surviving Madagascar's famine

The transcript highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in southern Madagascar, where villagers face extreme hunger and poverty due to climate change-induced famine. Sinasi's family struggles to survive, resorting to eating wild roots and boiled leather. The UN identifies Madagascar as the first country experiencing climate change-driven famine. Government and aid organizations are working on projects to improve infrastructure and provide relief, but challenges remain, including funding shortages for the World Food Program.

What challenges do villagers in southern Madagascar face?

• Stable living conditions

• Bandit raids and famine

• Frequent humanitarian aid

• Abundant food supplies

How do families in the region supplement their food handouts?

• By growing their own crops

• By receiving international donations

• By scavenging in the forest

• By purchasing from local markets

What is a significant cause of famine in Madagascar according to the UN?

• Economic sanctions

• Climate change

• Political instability

• Overpopulation

What drastic measure do some people resort to for food?

• Boiling leather scraps

• Hunting wild animals

• Fishing in local rivers

• Eating wild fruits

What is the government's plan to help the region recover?

• Building new schools

• Constructing roads and pipelines

• Increasing military presence

• Providing free healthcare

What is the World Food Program's financial requirement to assist Madagascar?

• $50 million

• $78 million

• $120 million

• $100 million

What is the timeline given by President Roswell for the projects to show impact?

• 24 months

• 18 months

• 12 months

• 6 months