Drought conditions are impacting the Pacific region due to the 2026-27 El Niño event. Over 6 million people are affected, with worsening food and water insecurity, as well as protection risks. CARE International is developing response strategies to address growing needs in areas such as water, sanitation, and hygiene, protection, and food security.

The organization is targeting 62,000 people with an initial 9-month response. Further details on the situation and response efforts are available from the source, including information on the current regional funding target of USD2.44 million.