Somalia
Where climate
and conflict collide
IDRF has been alongside Somali communities since 1992, delivering clean water, food security, and opportunity where it’s needed most.
started work in Somalia
active programs
people impacted in 2024-2025
Persistent conflict and climate shocks have led to an urgent humanitarian crisis across Somalia.
Right now, over 4.6 million people have been displaced across the country. Millions are experiencing severe food insecurity, with many on the brink of famine. Droughts and floods have devastated livelihoods, leading to a critical shortage of clean water and essential resources. The ongoing conflict exacerbates the situation, continuously displacing communities and limiting access to humanitarian aid.
When one crisis
becomes many
Climate shocks
Prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, and flash floods have grown increasingly common, wreaking havoc on agricultural production. These extreme weather events, fuelled by climate change, strip communities of their ability to grow crops or sustain livestock.
Food insecurity
Years of climate-induced challenges, coupled with conflict and economic instability, have left millions of Somalis chronically food insecure. Families are unable to afford basic staples, and over 7 million are in need of humanitarian aid. Malnutrition rates are alarmingly high in Somalia, with an estimated 1.8 children under 5 years of age experiencing acute malnutrition.
Water scarcity
Wells and rivers have dried up, due to prolonged droughts, forcing families to walk long distances to access water that is often unsafe to drink. The lack of reliable water sources not only threatens human life but also hinders agricultural activities and livestock health, worsening the country’s food crisis.
IDRF’s response
in Somalia
01
Water wells & water trucking
To address the water scarcity in Somalia, we’re implementing sustainable solutions like water wells and water trucking.
02
Vocational training for youth
To support Somali youth amid an economic crisis, we are providing comprehensive vocational training to equip them with technical skills.
03
Food security for displaced families
We’re providing food and nutrition support in the form of cash interventions, food boxes, and more to displaced families in Somalia.
04
Improving newborn & child health
We’re helping increase immunization rates among children in Somalia by enhancing and scaling digital health software, allowing better access for patients and healthcare workers.
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