Somalia
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 »
Global Hunger Index
No Data
Population
9 million
Malnutrition in Children under 5 Years Old
32.8% in 2006
Beneficiaries
186,094 in 2011
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Recent News
"It's not too late" for the Horn of Africa, urges Dan Rather
October 19, 2011
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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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Open Letter: Putting People Before Politics in Somalia... Read
Bolstering Relief Efforts, ACF Reinforcements Reach Djibouti, Somalian Refugees in Ethiopia
September 15, 2011
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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
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
Horn of Africa Crisis: Progress to Date, Daunting Challenges Ahead
August 31, 2011
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Given the immense scale of the humanitarian disaster affecting the Greater Horn of Africa—some 12 million people across four countries—we fear this devastating food crisis will continue well into next year.... Read
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Action Against Hunger has been named one of the top nonprofits of 2011 by a panel of experts rating international charities.
