MOGADISHU — Amidst an intensifying humanitarian crisis due to severe river flooding in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, particularly affecting the Afgoye district, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has initiated a significant relief operation. Trucks filled with food aid, including essentials like wheat and dates, alongside other critical supplies, have been …
Read More »SoDMA chief hosts Mercy Corps-Somalia delegation to discuss humanitarian efforts
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a move to strengthen humanitarian efforts within Somalia, Chairman Mahamud Moallim Abdulle of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) welcomed a delegation from Mercy Corps-Somalia, led by Daud Adan Jiran, at the agency’s headquarters. The meeting, which took place recently, aimed to discuss strategies and ongoing …
Read More »DMA delivers food assistance to 2,000 vulnerable families in Garasbaaley district
GARASBALE — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has successfully delivered aid to 2,000 families in the Garasbaaley district, which lies outside the Somali capital, Mogadishu, focusing on those most vulnerable. The aid distribution targeted individuals with disabilities, people with special needs, and those displaced by ongoing conflicts and severe drought …
Read More »China donates 1,300 tonnes of food aid to Somalia
MOGADISHU — The Chinese Embassy in Somalia on Thursday donated 1,300 tonnes of food aid to the country’s national disaster agency which is taking proactive measures to mitigate the impacts of upcoming prolonged dry spells on the country. The donation was handed over to the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) …
Read More »DMA delivers humanitarian aid to Mesegawa town
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has dispatched 10 trucks loaded with humanitarian aid to Mesegawa, a town in the Galgaduud region under the Galmudug Regional Government. The aid delivery was witnessed by officials from SODMA, the Mesegawa City Administration, and the Galmudug State Government, and is intended …
Read More »SoDMA rushes aid to Luuq district amidst conflict-induced displacement
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In response to the recent violence that displaced numerous families in the Luuq district, Gedo region, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has swiftly dispatched relief supplies. The aid, which includes tents for temporary housing, aims to provide immediate shelter to those who have lost their homes …
Read More »DMA chief meets with UN humanitarian coordinator to tackle humanitarian crisis
MOGADISHU — In a critical meeting held yesterday, Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), convened with the Somalia Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) led by George Conway, the Deputy Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia. The discussion centered on the dire humanitarian conditions …
Read More »UN provides 28.6 mln USD for life-saving humanitarian assistance in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The United Nations relief agency said 28.6 million U.S. dollars has so far been allocated for life-saving humanitarian response in Somalia in 2024. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the funds allocated by the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF) has focused on life-saving interventions …
Read More »UN official: Somalia remains one of world’s most serious humanitarian crises
MOGADISHU — Somalia remains one of the world’s most serious humanitarian crises with millions of people exposed to unimaginable suffering, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day. The suffering is due to recurring and intensifying climate shocks, protracted conflicts, …
Read More »Study: Somali diaspora aid provides a $2 billion lifeline during crises
In the face of conflict, poverty, and natural disasters, the Somali diaspora has remained a critical lifeline for their homeland. A new report from the Danish Institute for International Studies highlights the indispensable role that diaspora humanitarianism plays in Somalia, providing vital support to millions of people in need. Without …
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