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OVERVIEW
Somalia is facing a critical humanitarian situation with the approaching El Niño rains and the ongoing food insecurity. The Deyr rainy season, which contributes a significant portion of annual rainfall, is expected to bring excessive rainfall and flooding due to the projected El Niño event. This poses risks such as loss of life, displacement of populations, infrastructure damage, and contamination of water sources. The situation is particularly dire for riverine communities along the Juba and Shabelle rivers, with a high risk of flooding and approximately 1.5 million hectares of land at stake. The El Niño rains could worsen the existing humanitarian crisis, leading to disease outbreaks, limited access to WASH services, and hindered humanitarian operations.
Additionally, funding constraints pose challenges for providing essential assistance in areas of acute food insecurity and malnutrition.
Over the past two months, GREDO has made significant progress in responding to the impacts of drought and conflicts on vulnerable communities in South and Central Somalia. Through 25 active projects, GREDO has reached over 180,465 individuals in 18 districts, providing essential services such as Health, Nutrition, WASH, Livelihood support,
Education, Safe Guarding and Child Protection. GREDO's focus on sustainability and resilience-building is crucial in ensuring the long-term well-being of the communities they serve, as they work towards addressing immediate needs and fostering a more resilient future for the affected populations.
GREDO planned targeted interventions to address the ongoing drought impacts and the anticipated impacts of El Niño in Somalia.
These will focusing on WASH, health, and food security.