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Why are we in Somalia? Somalia has faced a cycle of crisis over the last several decades, fuelled by conflict, hunger, and climate change. Multiple communities have been challenged by the massive destruction caused by El Nino floods, which led to the displacement of thousands of people and the loss of productive assets, including markets. Amidst these significant challenges, our courageous Somali and expatriate colleagues are on the ground to work hand in hand with local communities, authorities, and partner organisations, and deliver on our five-year ambition to support Somali-led solutions to Somali challenges.
Climate crisis, conflict, and poverty leave millions at risk
It is estimated that in 2025, 5.9 million people will require humanitarian and protection assistance, along with 1.8 million children aged 6-59 months with total acute malnutrition from January to June 2025.
According to the most recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, 36% of the population is projected to face high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above), with 9% reaching emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC Phase 4).
The severe combination of climate crisis, conflict, and poverty has also resulted in 4.5 million children (56% of the school-aged population) being out of school.
Latest achievements
Multipurpose cash assistance
In 2024, the Somali Cash Consortium (SCC), led by Concern, responded to 32 emergency crises through three cycles of Multipurpose Cash Assistance, supporting 17,801 newly displaced and underserved Somali households (130,525 people). This would meet their most urgent needs - such as food, shelter, and healthcare - through the disbursement of € 7.5 million in digital cash in the aftermath of displacement.
Health and nutrition
Durable solutions
How we're helping Somalia
We respond to emergencies such as drought, floods and population displacements caused by conflict, climate change and ongoing insecurity, and we build resilience within communities to these shocks.
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