PLATFORMS

One of the world’s most vulnerable countries, Somalia is bearing the brunt of climate extremes. A two-year drought – its worst in decades – was followed last November by devastating floods. The double crisis is estimated to have killed tens of thousands of people, displaced millions more, destroyed livelihoods, and …

MOGADISHU — As part of its ongoing 12th Annual Iftar Program, Hormuud Salaam Foundation (HSF) demonstrated its unwavering commitment today to community support and humanitarian service through several impactful initiatives in Mogadishu today. The Foundation’s delivered an array of Eid clothes, along with five camels and a selection of drinks …

MOGADISHU — Somalia Ministry of Planning Investment and Economic Development’s Department of Monitoring and Evaluation met with Kevin Mackey, the country representative World Vision. The meeting which was spearheaded by Department Director Mohamed Nur focused on expediting the implementation of the National Policy on Monitoring and Evaluation. The discussion also …

MOGADISHU — The Green Climate Fund (GCF) announced on Tuesday a $100 million investment partnership to accelerate climate action programs and provide readiness support to Somalia over the next year. Green Climate Fund (GCF) Executive Director Mafalda Duarte, who led the first-ever GCF delegation to Somalia, announced the investment partnership …

MOGADISHU — Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has on Sunday evening embarked on distributing relief aid to the Somali people at the advent of Ramadhan. 300 vulnerable families living in Banadir’s Hamar Jajab district benefitted from the humanitarian supplies aimed at cushioning the families from the effects of natural calamities …

MOGADISHU — Qatar Charity (QC)  launched projects for the holy Ramadan season in Somalia for the year 1445 AH / 2024 AD within the framework of starting to implement its Ramadan campaign “Endless Giving” outside Qatar, in the presence of HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Somalia Dr. …

MOGADISHU — The Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has on Saturday dispatched a ship carrying a humanitarian shipment of 4,000 tons from the Mogadishu sea port to Puntland state and the SSC Khatumo Transitional Administration. The ship is scheduled to dock at the Port of Bosaso where the humanitarian assistance …

DOLLOW — Social worker Fartun Mumin Abdille goes door to door and sits with women in Somalia, she knows first hand how the climate crisis has made the country a more hostile place for women. Decades of violence and recent climate-related disasters such as droughts and floods have displaced millions …

MOGADISHU — The Somalia Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation(MoIFAR) hosted the Communications for Stabilization Taskforce, which brought together communications focal points from Federal and State institutions that work in Stabilization. The Director of Communications and Public Engagement, Abdiaziz Gurbiye chaired the Taskforce meeting which took place in the …

MOGADISHU — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre launched the Principles of Peace initiative on Wednesday, aimed at bolstering dialogue, reconciliation, and security across Somalia. This move underscores the government’s commitment to national unity and stability. During the initiative’s unveiling in the capital, Barre emphasized the necessity of robust institutions …