Food Security Cluster

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has issued an urgent humanitarian appeal to the international community and donor partners for immediate and coordinated support. This plea comes as a severe humanitarian situation threatens the lives of millions in Somalia, driven by persistent drought, conflicts, and food insecurity. SoDMA …

MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has called for a comprehensive mobilization of relief efforts to address the repercussions of the drought in the northern region of Awdal. During a meeting held at its headquarters in Mogadishu, SoDMA’s Chairman, Mr. Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, urged religious scholars, businessmen, and …

MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) distributed yesterday 690 food baskets to the most vulnerable families in Gebiley and Da’ar Buruq areas of the Maroodi Jeex region in the Federal Republic of Somalia, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This distribution is part of …

MOGADISHU —  In a significant move to strengthen the national agricultural output, the Federal Government of Somalia’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mr. Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Maareeye), distributed vital agricultural equipment to farmers in collaboration with Qatar Charity. The Somali National News Agency (SONNA) highlighted that this initiative aims to …

MOGADISHU — On the sun-baked outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia’s most iconic animal is taking center stage in a quiet revolution that blends heritage with modern enterprise. For centuries, camels have been the lifeblood of Somali pastoralist culture — providing food, transport, and inspiration in poetry and folklore. Today, according to …

ADDIS ABABA — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud emphasized the critical need for agricultural transformation, describing it as a moral obligation and national necessity rather than a mere choice. He made these remarks during the opening of the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) held in Addis Ababa, …

MOGADISHU —  The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) distributed 670 food baskets to vulnerable groups in the Da’ar Barq and Jibiley areas of Maroodi Jeex region in the Federal Republic of Somalia, benefiting approximately 4,555 individuals. This distribution is part of the 2025 food aid project in …

MOGADISHU — Somalia and Qatar have jointly launched a large-scale economic empowerment initiative designed to create sustainable livelihoods for Somali youth and low-income families, aiming to strengthen economic resilience and reduce reliance on humanitarian aid, according to GOOB JOOG NEWS. The program was inaugurated Tuesday in Mogadishu in a ceremony …

MOGADISHU — In a continued effort to alleviate humanitarian suffering, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of donors from Qatar, has distributed essential food aid to hundreds of displaced families living in the Garasbaaley camps of the Banadir region in Somalia. According to a statement released today by Qatar …

MOGADISHU —  In a major step toward modernizing the country’s agricultural sector, the Federal Government of Somalia has launched a specialized technical training program focused on agricultural machinery. The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Hon. Mohamed Abdi Hayir, aims to train 30 Somali youth in the …