The down story shows high ...

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The down story shows high population and if you go through this story you will notice implication of poor sanitation and hygiene will elapsed. For years, the people of Lake Chilwa in Malawi have depended on the lake for the food and income they need to survive. But today, Lake Chilwa is drying up due to climate change-induced droughts. Men, once skilled fisherman, are now leaving the community to look for other employment. The women and children left behind struggle just to get enough to eat. Lake Chilwa is not an isolated case. The challenges faced by this community are happening throughout Malawi, as well as 14 other African countries that are climate change hot spots. Hot spots are countries characterized by rapid population growth, low resilience to climate change, and a high unmet need for family planning. Many of these countries already face poverty, low levels of education, limited access to health services, and gender inequality.