Coming on the heels of growing cry for food support in Kambia District, The Community Coalition for Social Life (CCSL) has intensified its registration for emergency relief in the Kambia district. This is coming on the heels of growing disquiet on food crisis in the district. CCSL’s effort would support badly affected communities and help alleviate food deficiency caused by the recent agricultural misfortunes and economic woes in the area.

The registration aims at identifying and assisting vulnerable households struggling to acquire some very basic food items. CCSL officials spoke of increased calls for assistance from the communities.

'We have identified a growing level of need in families in very high numbers,' Mary Fofana, project coordinator for CCSL, stated. 'We are committed to ensuring no household goes hungry, and we want to reach every household in need.' And in this urgent situation, the organization has made additional hours for registration and mobile registration units to be opened in remote areas.

This assertion has also been echoed by the residents themselves. 'Many families in our community are failing to feed their children,' said Ahmed Kamara, a community leader in Kambia. 'Aid like this will primarily provide short-term relief but hopefully pave the way for longer-term solutions. 'Families spoken to confirmed the high level of the crisis. Fatima Sesay, a mother of three, explains: 'I used to grow enough food to feed my family but this drought has destroyed my crops... I thank God for the handouts coming our way.'

CCSL officials spoke of its plan to offer educational workshops on sustainable agricultural practices and nutrition alongside the food distribution programme. These would empower communities and reduce their over reliance on emergency relief in the future. 'It's very important we don't just give the immediate support but that we also empower families with the knowledge that they could use to improve their livelihoods,' stated Fofana.

He stated that CCSL would continue to enlist community members while encouraging local businesses and organizations to join in the relief efforts. 'Together, we can make a significant change in the lives of those affected by food insecurity,' Fofana concluded.