Roughly 4.6 million people in Somalia are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, and 1.8 million children under 5 are suffering with acute malnutrition. The struggle to find food and water has forced hundreds of thousands of people across the region to migrate in order to survive, further escalating the crisis. The impact of the war in Ukraine is also a particular cause for concern as food prices continue to soar, and 90% of the wheat, a staple in the region鈥檚 diet, comes from either Russia or Ukraine.
Islamic Relief USA is on the ground in Somalia, focusing on interventions similar to those in 2011 including food security and access to clean water and sanitation. Through efforts like financial assistance programs; provision of water and hygiene kits; and construction of sanitary facilities, it is our hope to bring dignity to our brothers and sisters across Somali and let them know they have not been forgotten.聽
Thanks to our supporters, we鈥檙e able to help make it possible.
Islamic Relief USA has been working in Somalia for several years. Our focus has been on long-term development assistance to help pull vulnerable communities out of the cycle of poverty.聽
A few of our interventions include:
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