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Cyclone Idai one year on: food crisis derails recovery
The food crisis sweeping Southern Africa is threatening to derail recovery for countries devastated by Cyclone Idai.

Sex-for-food: girls face impossible choices in Southern Africa
From sex-for-food to forced marriage, girls are caught between impossible choices for survival as severe food shortages sweep across Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique.

Plan International responds to Cyclone Idai disaster
Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe have declared a state of disaster as Plan International moves in to assist affected communities.

Urgent support needed for children affected by Cyclone Idai
Following the destruction caused by Cyclone Idai, Plan International is working with governments and partners in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe to support families affected.

Malawi changes law to end child marriage
Malawi has made a historic amendment to its constitution to fully outlaw child marriage following a year-long campaign by youth groups and organisations including Plan International.

Child tobacco pickers poisoned, reveals report
A new Plan report has revealed how child tobacco pickers in Malawi are being exposed to high levels of nicotine poisoning - the equivalent of 50 cigarettes per day.