MOGADISHU – The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held an official meeting with the Italian non-governmental organization COOPI in the capital, Mogadishu, to discuss ways of enhancing joint cooperation in humanitarian response and disaster management. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of SoDMA, while COOPI was …
Read More »SoDMA hands over $700,000 for drought relief in Awdal
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has affirmed the commitment of the central government in Mogadishu by handing over $700,000 to the Drought Relief Committee in the Awdal Region. This amount is part of a broader national relief effort, combining $500,000 in donations from the Council of Ministers …
Read More »Somalia raises the banner of hope on World Humanitarian Day
MOGADISHU — The Somali capital, Mogadishu, hosted an official ceremony to mark World Humanitarian Day on August 19, under the global campaign theme for this year, “A Wave of Hope.” The event was co-organized by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the Somali Disaster …
Read More »KSrelief distributes food baskets in Somalia
MOGADISHU — The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) the day before yesterday distributed 1,945 food baskets to the most needy families in Somalia, as part of its food security support project in the Federal Republic of Somalia. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the aid included …
Read More »Saudi relief body distributes 690 food baskets in Somalia
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 …
Read More »Somalia strengthens disaster management system through strategic partnership with Swedish organization
MOGADISHU — In a targeted strategic move to enhance Somalia’s disaster management capabilities, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) held a productive inaugural meeting with the Swedish organization, LM International. The meeting aimed to establish the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership focused on developing an effective national system to …
Read More »Baidoa humanitarian forum supports local response
BAIDOA — Baidoa, the interim capital of Somalia’s South West State, yesterday marked the conclusion of the “Country Humanitarian Forum”, organized by the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). The high-level gathering brought together government officials, international partners, civil society, and private sector leaders to forge a unified vision for Somali-led humanitarian …
Read More »SoDMA warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in som..
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s humanitarian crisis is “rapidly worsening,” driven by severe aid cuts, persistent conflict, and climate shocks, according to Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA). In an exclusive interview with Radio Shabelle, Abdulle revealed that the closure of multiple maternal and child health (MCH) …
Read More »DMA chief receives financial support to aid Awdal victims
MOGADISHU — His Excellency Mohamud Moallim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), today received a financial contribution of USD 200,000 from the Governor of Banadir Region and Mayor of Mogadishu, His Excellency Dr. Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab). The handover ceremony was attended by several ministers and federal …
Read More »Baidoa hosts CHF with broad participation
MOGADISHU — The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) is set to convene the upcoming Country Humanitarian Forum (CHF) on Thursday, August 6, 2025, at Ruun Jinaad Hotel located in the Villa KGS compound in Baidoa. Under the theme:“Driving Localized, Inclusive, and Resilient Humanitarian Action amid Rising Needs in Somalia,” the …
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