Somalia

Somalia| 2023 | CBPF
“We had no place to sleep or cook as our tent was filled with water. It has been an incredibly challenging time for me and my children.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“It’s not just a game; it’s like leaving all the tough stuff behind and just having fun with friends.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“It helped me feel more like myself again. It’s made my life a little bit easier.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“This information was very useful.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
Recent reports have revealed alarming levels of sexual and gender-based violence in Somalia, primarily targeting women, girls, and marginalized groups. In 2022, the United Nations reported 340 cases of conflict-related sexual violence, primarily attributed to clan militias and Al-Shabaab: it’s likely to be an under-count of the actual levels of risk.

Somalia |2023| CERF
“For us to get clean and safe drinking water, it often meant long, arduous hours of walking to the nearest water source, which is an unsafe journey. This is a task I did not look forward to.”

Somalia | 2023 | CERF
The longest and most severe drought seen in Somalia in at least 40 years has affected millions and driven displacement across the country.

Haiti, Somalia and Sudan | 2023 | CERF
“These safe spaces are important.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“Now that we have the solar lights installed, things have improved. We can see better and we feel safer.”

Somalia | 2015-2016 | CERF
“I was so worried that I would have a miscarriage due to the effects of the drought,” said Rukiyo, adding, “We had so little to eat. I became very weak and could barely walk.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“Some of the beneficiaries used the money to purchase food, while others bought clothes for their children, especially last month to celebrate Eid-Al-Fitr. The money assisted a lot of us who didn’t know what to do to cover family expenses during Eid.”

Somalia | 2023 | CERF
“If the situation is not addressed the future of Somali children is jeopardized as stunting in children is associated with an increased risk of mortality, [and] reduced cognitive development.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“I have a hard time putting food on the table so providing more than that is beyond what I can do.”

Ethiopia and Somalia | 2022| CERF and CBPFs
“When it became hard to get by, I left my baby at home to earn a living.”

Somalia | 2023 | CBPF
“Four years ago, my life was beautiful. I had livestock and a farm, but then I lost everything.”

Somalia | 2022 | CBPF
“Buying food was the main priority for me.”

Somalia | 2021 | CBPF
“Can you believe we saved money for three months, and now we have our own business?” asked Xamaro.