The catastrophic drought ravaging Somalia is putting communities on the brink of famine.

Refugees and displaced people are on the frontline of this crisis. 

The Horn of Africa continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of people in need of assistance due to a combination of factors including drought, flooding, conflict, economic crisis and inability to access basic needs. The region has been hit by a series of droughts in recent years, leading to crop failure and a lack of water and food. The region has also been hit by heavy rains in recent months leading to flooding which has caused widespread destruction and displacement exacerbating humanitarian needs. The floods have also led to further health risks, including concerns regarding water borne diseases. 

Families do not know where their next meal will come from and are taking on huge debt, selling off what they can, or sending their children to work. 

More and more children below the age of five years are experiencing high levels of stunting and wasting, as they lack the nutrients to grow and develop.

In June, 92,000 internal displacements within Somalia were recorded, primarily due to conflict/insecurity (57,000), drought (28,000) and floods (3,000) bringing the overall number of internal displacements in 2023 to over 1.8 million. Food, livelihood support, and shelter continued to be among the top needs of the newly displaced family.

Drought-stricken families urgently need your help to survive. 

Please donate now to help UNHCR provide water, shelter and nutrition supplements for the most vulnerable. Your gift could save a life.

Please donate today.

Yours sincerely,  

Australia for UNHCR Islamic Philanthropy team