Funding Shortfall in Somalia

Funding Shortfall in Somalia

OCHA Raises Alarm

The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has issued its annual report on Somalia, highlighting a significant funding shortfall in the 2024 budget review. With only 43% of the requested funding received, concerns are mounting over the country's ability to address pressing humanitarian needs this year.

The shortfall underscores the urgency for heightened attention and support to tackle Somalia's immediate humanitarian challenges and bolster its resilience against future crises. To address these concerns, the United Nations, in collaboration with the government of Somalia, has launched a $1.6 billion appeal under the 2024 Humanitarian Needs Urgent Action Plan. The initiative aims to implement support programs designed to save the lives of over 5 million Somalis this year.

Somalia continues to grapple with the repercussions of prolonged droughts, followed by heavy rains and devastating flash floods. The situation is exacerbated by the fact that nearly three million Somalis reside in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, relying heavily on government assistance and aid agencies for survival.

Expressing apprehension, OCHA has drawn attention to the intensifying challenges faced by Somalia due to dwindling global resources, compounded by recent crises in other regions. The organization underscores that sustainable development hinges on empowering communities to confront and adapt to environmental, economic, and social adversities.

OCHA emphasizes the imperative of collaborative efforts to devise sustainable solutions aimed at alleviating suffering and fortifying resilience for a more secure future for all stakeholders involved.
 

Source: UN, VOA

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