Food Security Cluster

MOGADISHU — ​In a move reflecting deep-rooted social solidarity and aiming to alleviate the hardships of marginalized families, the Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) has extended vital financial assistance to two community organizations in Banadir, as part of its comprehensive annual Ramadan outreach program. The Shabelle Media Network quoted the foundation …

​MOGADISHU — Within the framework of national solidarity to address the humanitarian repercussions of severe drought, approximately 130 families in Afbarwaaqo, Qoriweyn, and surrounding villages in eastern Mudug have benefited from an emergency relief campaign aimed at alleviating the acute living crisis in the region. The aid package included food …

​MOGADISHU — In a strategic step reflecting the profound link between environmental sustainability and livelihood stability, H.E. General Bashir Mohamed Jama, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, convened a high-level meeting with Mr. Hameed Nuru, WFP Country Director, to discuss mechanisms for addressing accelerating climate challenges. The talks held in …

​MOGADISHU — The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent distress call, warning of an imminent halt to life-saving food and nutrition relief operations in Somalia due to the rapid depletion of resources and the dire need for immediate funding to avert famine. These warnings follow the …

​MOGADISHU — Driven by a profound commitment to human solidarity and the alleviation of suffering caused by natural disasters, Qatar Charity, in strategic partnership with the Somali National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), has launched an essential food aid initiative designed to provide a lifeline for 6,000 families grappling with the …

MOGADISHU — ​In a profound humanitarian gesture reflecting deep fraternal ties and Qatar’s unwavering commitment to supporting brotherly nations, the Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) announced that the Federal Republic of Somalia is a primary focus of its annual Ramadan campaign, “Your Charity Is a Lasting Asset,” aimed at securing …

​MOGADISHU — Within the framework of efforts to enhance food security and address climate challenges, Balad city in Middle Shabelle, southern Somalia, is witnessing a steady expansion in alfalfa cultivation as a strategic solution to compensate for shrinking natural pastures and protect livestock from recurring drought waves. A report by …

MOGADISHU — ​In a strategic move reflecting Somalia’s aspirations toward agricultural leadership and food self-sufficiency, the capital, Mogadishu, hosted yesterday a high-level scientific and economic event. The “Somali Conference on Agriculture and Food Security” gathered leading academics and policymakers to chart the nation’s agricultural future. The one-day conference, held at …

​MOGADISHU –– ​The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has announced that the nation has entered the fourth stage of drought severity, warning of a humanitarian emergency that requires an urgent national response, as reported by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA). ​Chairman Mohamud Maollim Abdulle revealed escalating challenges facing relief …

MOGADISHU — ​The National Emergency Finance Committee of Somalia held an urgent meeting chaired by H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir, Minister of Education and Committee Chair, to discuss national response mechanisms for the escalating drought crisis affecting large parts of the country. The meeting brought together senior government officials, religious leaders, …