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ACF provides emergency relief after security deteriorates in Somalia. Photo courtesy: J. Langevin

The 2011 drought and famine has hit Somalia harder than any other nation in the Horn of Africa. Action Against Hunger is one of only a few organizations working in the Bakool and Benadir regions of Somalia—the epicenter of this catastrophe—and our teams are providing assistance in Mogadishu and in the refugee camps along the Ethiopian and Kenyan borders, where thousands of Somalis have sought refuge. Providing humanitarian assistance in Somalia is complicated by its unique security context, not to mention the logistical difficulties of delivering assistance across contested territories. Despite these difficulties, Action Against Hunger provided more than 130,000 people with assistance in July alone. Donate now »

Map of Somalia.
Global Hunger Index 
No Data
Population 
9 million
Malnutrition in Children under 5 Years Old 
32.8% in 2006
Beneficiaries 
186,094 in 2011

Recent News

ACF builds latrines and promotes hygiene for effective sanitation. [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
Somali refugees queue in Ethiopia’s Dollo Ado camp. ACF-Ethiopia, S. Hauenstein- The Many Meanings of Famine February 14, 2012 Current Events
According to the United Nations, Somalia is no longer experiencing a famine. While we can and should cheer this news, to understand what it actually means we must examine how the UN defines famine—and how Somalia’s new status relates to our greater concern for the health of its people. So, how does the UN decide whether to declare a famine in a country or region? There are three essential conditions:...  Read
Photo: John Filo "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. ...  Read

A Somali family arrives at Dollo Ado Camp, Ethiopia. Photo: S. Hauenstein-Swan.

Window of Opportunity to Save Lives in Somalia Closing September 22, 2011 Breaking News
Open Letter: Putting People Before Politics in Somalia...  Read
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

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