Djibouti
Djibouti is a country that is nearly devoid of natural resources and is subsequently dependent on imports for all commodities. Due to its geographical location, it has become a hub of shipping for countries in the interior of the Horn of Africa. The country has a rich urban population, but the majority of citizens live in the outskirts in crowded neighborhoods. Over 250,000 people are scattered in hundreds of small, rural villages. Considering the small size of the country, our program activities are countrywide.
Recent News
A Year Post-Crisis, Plenty of Progress Across the Horn of Africa
August 15, 2012
Current Events
Severe drought isn’t something we’re accustomed to here in the United States.... Read
[VIDEO]: Water as a Lifeline: Hygiene Promotion in Drought-Stricken Kenya
March 20, 2012
Current Events
Extensive drought, hunger and displacement threatened millions of lives in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia during the 2011 Horn of Africa Crisis. In Kenya alone, 3.5 million people were affected by one of the worst droughts in 60 years.... Read
"It's not too late" for the Horn of Africa, urges Dan Rather
October 19, 2011
Breaking News Partnerships
Life threatening conditions have reached catastrophic levels in the Horn of Africa, with the United Nations declaring famine in parts of Somalia, but people can still save lives and help restore self-sufficiency, says veteran newsman Dan Rather in a new public service announcement (PSA) produced for Action Against Hunger.
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Bolstering Relief Efforts, ACF Reinforcements Reach Djibouti, Somalian Refugees in Ethiopia
September 15, 2011
Breaking News
In an effort to enhance its emergency response across the Horn of Africa, which is facing its worst humanitarian crisis in decades, Action Against Hunger continues to ship water and sanitation equipment and critical food supplies to the region to reinforce its ongoing efforts.... Read
Horn of Africa Crisis: What We're Doing in Djibouti
September 3, 2011
Impact
Across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Djibouti, we’re helping thousands of children in the hardest-hit regions—from the 3,000 malnourished children we’re treating in Somalia, to our efforts in Garbatulla, Kenya, where one in five children is now malnourished.... Read
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