Somalia
Somalia faces escalating hunger crisis as drought and funding shortfalls threaten millions
Somalia faces further suffering as a worsening drought and fighting force thousands from their homes. The latest IPC analysis shows hunger tightening its grip across the country, with more than 3.4 million people already in crisis levels of food insecurity, and 1.85 million children suffering acute malnutrition.
Read MoreAl Jazeera: Millions in Somalia face starvation
CARE's Country Director for Somalia, spoke to Al Jazeera on how children and families are struggling to cope under increasingly distressing conditions in Somalia, which the UN says are fueled by political instability, drought, and funding cuts.
Read MoreAgence France Presse: Somali children are dying of hunger
The Agence France Presse mentioned CARE on the number of severely malnourished children under five in Somalia, which has increased to 1.8 million, according to a UN-backed monitoring body report. CARE said that 479,000 of these children are expected to be severely malnourished and at risk of dying without urgent help.
Read MoreSomalia: Hunger soars and funding falls
Amid one of the worst hunger crises globally, Somalia’s humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate as funding decreases. With 4.6 million people forecasted to face severe levels of hunger by June, the number of severely malnourished children under five has jumped to 1.8 million from 1.7 million since the beginning of the year.
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The Horn of Africa Crisis: “The Challenge of a Generation”
Across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, the Horn of Africa is experiencing the extreme effects of climate change. Compounded by other factors, the impacts on communities have been catastrophic. CARE calls for the full funding of the Humanitarian Resource Plan in all countries to save lives.
Read MoreHunger is Still Causing Death in Somalia
With almost 6.7 million people hungry, over 4 million livestock dead, 32%-75% of cereal harvests failed, an increase in food prices, and flooding in several areas, Somalia is facing a worsening crisis. Somalia's worst food crisis in 40 years is largely due to climate change.
Read MoreFamine Only Temporarily Averted in Somalia, Warns CARE
Mogadishu 30 January 2023: Somalia remains on the cusp of famine as a sixth failed rain season is projected. Another below-average rainfall season will spell a catastrophe for communities that are already battling to cope with the current drought situation.
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