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In Numbers
1.4 million people assisted
US$ 7.4 million delivered via cash-based transfers
2,830 mt of in-kind food assistance distributed
US$ 297.49 million net funding requirements for the next six months (March-August 2025)
Situation Update
• The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) results indicate that 3.4 million people (17 percent of the population) are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above). This is caused by below-average rainfall between October and December 2024, which led to low crop yields and rapid depletion of pasture and water sources. Conflict and insecurity in central and southern Somalia, as well as parts of the northern regions, have continued to displace communities, disrupt farming and livestock activities, and restrict market access.
• The food security situation in Somalia is expected to worsen due to the short-lived and erratic 2024 Deyr and Gu rains, compounded by a hot and harsh Jilaal season (January to March 2025) influenced by ongoing impact of La Niña, which are likely to persist through April 2025. These adverse weather conditions are expected to further strain the already fragile food security situation.
• The number of people facing IPC Phase 3 or above (Crisis or worse) is projected to increase to 4.4 million (23 percent of the population). This worsening situation is due to factors such as below-average Gu rains, rising food prices, ongoing conflict, and localized flooding, pests, and diseases. Additionally, approximately 1.7 million children aged 6–59 months are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2025, highlighting the severe impact on vulnerable populations.
Operational Updates
Humanitarian food assistance:
• In January, WFP provided essential humanitarian assistance to 895,000 people with cash-based transfers totalling US$ 7 million and 2,257 mt of food in-kind.
• WFP conducted disaster risk management (DRM) sessions targeting 38 media professionals and journalists in Baidoa and Mogadishu. These sessions aimed to improve risk assessment, build local capacity, and promote sustainable development. By raising awareness and facilitating collaboration, the session highlighted the media’s role in reporting DRM issues, promoting public awareness, and contributing to disaster risk reduction solutions.
Nutrition:
• WFP provided vital nutrition support to 313,000 children under five and pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls (PBWG) through the distribution of 524 mt of specialized nutritious commodities. This included supplementation for moderate acute malnutrition for 180,000 children and PBWG, as well as malnutrition prevention support for 133,000 children and PBWG. Home-grown School Feeding:
• In January, WFP’s school meals programme reached 77,000 schoolchildren and contributed US$ 343,000 to the local economy through local food procurement, supporting smallholder farmers and strengthening local food systems. WFP engaged with the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education (MoECHE) at both federal and state levels to refine the Home-Grown School Feeding Strategy, improving programme coverage, quality, and sustainability. This strategy focuses on refining targeting and school selection for a more inclusive approach. The collaboration strengthens the partnership between federal and state governments, ensuring school selection reflects local needs while optimizing resources and aligning with national priorities. However, critical resource shortfalls remain, and WFP is only able to deliver school meals to less than 50 percent of the caseload.