People living with Poverty & Disease in Niger

The video highlights the struggles of a village in southern Azure, where a single rainy season cannot erase years of hardship. Villagers, including the elderly chief Ali Hussein and young mother Rashida Moussa, face economic challenges, relying on aid and selling livestock. Despite a successful millet harvest, the future remains uncertain due to potential adverse weather conditions.

What is the main reason Rashida Moussa has to rely on aid?

• Her husband left to find work.

• She lost her livestock in a flood.

• Her crops failed due to drought.

• She is unable to work due to illness.

What did the villagers have to do to survive the economic crisis?

• They sold their livestock and land.

• They moved to a different village.

• They received government subsidies.

• They started a new business.

What is the significance of the Millet crop for the villagers?

• It is their main source of income.

• It is used for trading with neighboring villages.

• It is crucial for their food supply and livestock feed.

• It is a new crop introduced by aid agencies.

What do the villagers plan to do with the best seeds from the Millet crop?

• Sell them to neighboring villages.

• Donate them to aid agencies.

• Use them for next year's planting.

• Store them for emergencies.

What is a potential threat to the villagers' future despite the successful harvest?

• A new government policy.

• Adverse weather conditions.

• A neighboring village conflict.

• Increased taxes on crops.