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.

About Us: Australia for UNHCR  

Australia for UNHCR is the UN Refugee Agency’s national partner in Australia, raising awareness and funds to support UNHCR’s global emergency response to humanitarian crises. It achieves this through the generosity of individual donors like you.

For over half a century, UNHCR has helped millions of people to restart their lives. They include refugees, returnees, stateless people, the internally displaced, and asylum-seekers. The protection, shelter, health, and education provided by UNHCR have been crucial in healing broken pasts and building brighter futures. For more information, please visit us at Australia for UNHCR