BAIDOA — In an urgent national response reflecting the highest values of human solidarity, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of the South West State of Somalia, launched an integrated relief campaign in Baidoa and its surrounding areas. This …
Read More »Somali soldiers end the suffering of a disabled girl in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Soldiers from the 231st Battalion of the Military Police Brigade of the Somali National Army embodied the highest values of social solidarity by responding to a humanitarian appeal from a disabled girl with special needs in the capital, Mogadishu. This initiative involved donating a wheelchair to enhance her …
Read More »SoDMA discusses drought impact and malnutrition response in Somalia
MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), chaired a high-level meeting today, Monday, to discuss the repercussions of the current drought crisis and its impacts on public health, with a focus on establishing national mechanisms to combat malnutrition. This meeting is part of …
Read More »BRA boosts free education with annual financial support
MOGADISHU — As part of her ongoing efforts to develop the educational sector and alleviate the burden on families, the Banadir Regional Administration (BRA) announced the allocation of annual financial support to strengthen free education in the capital, Mogadishu. This step aims to empower public educational institutions to fulfill their …
Read More »Somalia.. broad national solidarity to bolster relief efforts
MOGADISHU — In a vivid embodiment of social solidarity and national responsibility, humanitarian response efforts in Somalia have successfully mobilized emergency funding and initiatives to confront the repercussions of drought. Community forces and economic institutions have united to provide a lifeline for those affected in Puntland and the North East …
Read More »Somalia & Rwanda.. strategic partnership for green climate finance
KIGALI — Within the framework of accelerated African action to confront environmental challenges, the high-level conference on Green Climate Finance and the exchange of institutional expertise concluded in Kigali, Rwanda. Somalia presented its ambitious national strategy to localize sustainable finance mechanisms and build a green economy resilient to climate fluctuations, …
Read More »Somalia and UN: toward national self-reliance model
MOGADISHU — In a step that strengthens national sovereignty in crisis management, the United Nations has announced its full support for Somalia’s transition toward self-reliance in humanitarian response. H.E. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), discussed with a high-level UN delegation the mechanisms for shifting …
Read More »Somalia.. flood fears lurk amid drought concerns
In a complex climatic scene, Somalia faces dual challenges: the burden of severe drought and early warnings of torrential rains that could turn into devastating floods. This places relief authorities and local communities on high alert to avoid a potential humanitarian disaster that could deepen the suffering of already affected …
Read More »Somalia showcases human rights progress in Geneva
GENEVA — In a move that bolsters Somalia’s diplomatic presence in international forums, H.E. Ambassador Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi, Minister of Family and Human Rights Development, chaired a high-level meeting in Geneva. The session highlighted Mogadishu’s significant strides in advancing freedoms and establishing independent human rights institutions in full alignment with …
Read More »Hormuud Foundation launches humanitarian initiative to contain drought in Somalia
MOGADISHU — In an urgent national response reflecting the highest values of human solidarity, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation announced a major relief initiative worth $700,000, targeting drought-affected communities in Somalia. This strategic move aims to provide a lifeline to the most vulnerable families and secure basic requirements in regions facing …
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