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Women and Children at the Center of Somalia’s Drought Crisis
Somalia’s drought is often described in large numbers 6.5 million people in crisis, 3.7 million outside the aid net. But for women and children, this
Women and Children at the Center of Somalia’s Drought Crisis
Somalia’s drought is often described in large numbers 6.5 million people in crisis, 3.7 million outside the aid net. But for women and children, this
Somalia’s Drought Emergency Is Worse Than the Numbers Show
Somalia is once again standing on the edge of a devastating drought crisis. But while headlines often mention the 6.5 million people in need, the
Building a Culture of Volunteerism: Strengthening Somalia’s Humanitarian Response Through Fresh Graduates
By Mohamed Mohamud Ali IntroductionEvery year, Somalia produces thousands of new university graduates full of energy, hope, and ambition. They graduate in fields such as
Legal Gaps in Somalia’s Humanitarian Framework: Implications for Civilian Protection in Armed Conflict
By Abdirizak Osman Abdullahi, LLM In International Law (IIUM). Summary: Somalia’s protracted conflict has exposed critical gaps in the legal frameworks meant to protect civilians.
Somalia’s Humanitarian Data Conflict: Why a National Data Hub Matters
by: Eng. Abdikadir Hussein Elmi A Fragmented Humanitarian Data Landscape Despite producing enormous volumes of data, Somalia’s humanitarian industry is still very dispersed. Many local
From Emergency Feeding to Lasting Health: Building Sustainable Nutrition Systems in Somalia
By Ifrah Abdirashid, B.Sc, M.PHN The Current Reality of Somalia’s Nutrition Emergency and What the Numbers Show Somalia is living through one of the most
From Our People to Our People: Designing A National Digital E-Donations Platform To Save Lives and Strengthen Solidarity
By: Abdullahi Mohamed Haji In Somalia, more than 99 % of our population share the Islamic faith, and the principle of Sadaqa charitable giving runs
The Cost of Silence: Somalia’s Worsening Hunger Crisis Amid Funding Collapse
By: Ibrahim Abdullahi Maalim – Financial & Policy Analyst Overview Somalia approaches yet another humanitarian catastrophe as one of the most severe hunger crises continues
The Role of Technology in Enhancing Humanitarian Aid Delivery in Somalia
As Somalia faces growing humanitarian challenges, technology is transforming how aid is delivered across the country. From mobile cash transfers to biometric verification, digital tools are helping NGOs reach vulnerable communities faster and more transparently. This article explores how innovation is reshaping aid systems in Somalia, the barriers to digital adoption, and why local tech leadership is key to lasting impact.