An estimated 8.25 million people, nearly half the population, need immediate lifesaving assistance. Famine is a strong possibility from April to June and beyond if aid is not sustained.
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Somalia Humanitarian Fund allocates $20 million for drought emergency
The new allocation will focus on underserved, hard-to-reach areas and complements the $14 million Rapid Response grant from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
UN and partners appeal for $1.09 billion to provide life-saving assistance across Somalia
The HRP aims to assist four million people in the most dire need and to reduce the loss of life for 3.1 million of the most severely vulnerable people, including one million children under five.
UN's 2020 HRP targets three million Somalis out of total 5.2 million in need
The total number of people in need has increased by 19% (one million people), while the total requirements have decreased by 4% from $1.08 billion in 2019 to $1.03 billion in 2020.
Up to five million Somalis require humanitarian assistance
Much of Somalia's recent past has been marked by recurrent humanitarian needs linked to climatic shocks, armed conflict, protracted and continued displacement.
Somalia: Nutrition assistance reached one million people in 2017
In 2018, the nutrition cluster will continue to focus on life-saving and resilience-building activities amid an unprecedented drought.
US$1.5 billion required to assist 5.4 million people in Somalia
The extent of the growing humanitarian needs underlines the urgent requirement for investment in longer-term efforts to build Somalia’s structural resilience to climatic and humanitarian shocks.
Somalia Humanitarian Fund releases US$12.3 million to sustain famine prevention efforts into 2018
These critical funds, part of the Fund's second standard allocation this year, will support 30 famine prevention projects in some of the worst-affected areas across the country.
More than 6.2 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in Somalia
Some 3.3 million of these will require urgent life-saving assistance in 2018 due to a combination of vulnerabilities resulting from drought-induced displacement, conflict and limited access to basic services.
Displaced populations hard hit by drought
A drastic increase in displacement this year due to drought is putting additional strain on scarce resources in existing and new IDP settlements.
Threat of famine and protection concerns persist in Somalia
Threat of famine, spikes in abductions and forced evictions, as well as conflict-related violations all contribute to protection risks for IDPs and the local population.
More than 620,000 people displaced since November 2016 in Somalia
The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. Major disease outbreaks are spreading, with nearly 32,000 cases of AWD/Cholera and 5,600 suspected cases of measles since the beginning of 2017.
Measles cases continue to rise across Somalia
A total of 4,988 cases has been reported as of 15 April, three times higher than reported during the same period last year. Of these, 52% are children under the age of five.
Kenya + 3 more
UN relief chief: 'We must act now to save lives in Kenya and Horn of Africa'
On a visit to northern Kenya today, Stephen O’Brien saw the devastating impact of drought on rural communities and called for international support for communities affected by conflict and drought in the region.
World + 19 more
OCHA highlights 12 forgotten crises in urgent need of support
Each received less than 40 per cent of the funding required as stated in the 2016 Humanitarian Appeal, resulting in the release of $100 million in CERF underfunded grants last January.
Philippines + 7 more
Latest Asia Pacific snapshot highlights flooding across the region and conflict in Philippines
Floods and landslides continue to affect the Solomon Islands, India, Viet Nam and Lao PDR. In Indonesia, Mt. Sinabung erupted forcing over 3,700 people to be evacuated.
India + 5 more
Latest Asia Pacific snapshot highlights flooding in India, Viet Nam and Solomon Islands
Some 6 million people have been affected by flooding in India's eastern state of Bihar. In Viet Nam, floods have killed at least 29 people. On Solomon Islands, unexpected heavy rain caused flash flooding.
China + 5 more
Latest Asia-Pacific humanitarian snapshot highlights heavy rains and floods across the region
Heavy rains and flooding have caused casualties, displacement and damage in China, DPR Korea, India and Indonesia.
India + 5 more
Latest Asia-Pacific disaster map highlights flooding in India, Nepal and China
Flooding after heavy monsoon rains is affecting Central and Eastern regions of Nepal as well as several Indian states. Ongoing heavy rains have caused almost 70 deaths in China.
India + 5 more
Latest Asia-Pacific disaster map highlights flooding in India, Nepal and Philippines
Continuous rain since 16 Jun has lead to heavy flooding in the western areas of Nepal. Over 2,500 families have been displaced and over 7,800 families have been affected.