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
[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
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
"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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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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Action Against Hunger has been named one of the top nonprofits of 2011 by a panel of experts rating international charities.
