VOICED : Famine looms on doorstep of DRC capital

The video discusses the severe food scarcity in Kinshasa, a suburb of Congo, where three out of four people struggle to find enough food. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the situation, impacting local businesses like Luca Eddie Zagats' food stall. The World Food Programme (WFP) intervened, providing aid to sustain businesses and support education. Matine de Vergier leads a regional WFP project assisting 4,000 households over two years. The video highlights the importance of self-reliance, with local fishermen investing aid into sustainable practices. Despite these efforts, nearly 27 million Congolese face a food emergency, with many sacrificing other needs to eat.

What is one of the main reasons for food scarcity in the suburb of Kinshasa?

• Overpopulation

• Lack of transportation

• Devastation of fields by rodents

• High food prices

How did the World Food Programme assist Luca Eddie Zagats during the pandemic?

• By offering business loans

• By providing free food

• By relocating her business

• By helping her save her food stall

What is the goal of the WFP's regional project mentioned in the transcript?

• To build new farms

• To relocate residents to urban areas

• To assist 4000 households for two years

• To provide free meals to everyone

What is one solution proposed for residents to combat food scarcity?

• Relying on government aid

• Becoming self-reliant and developing income-generating activities

• Importing food from neighboring countries

• Moving to another city

According to the WFP, what fraction of the Congolese population is facing a food emergency?

• One-fifth

• One-third

• One-half

• One-fourth