UN releases $10 million to help prevent famine in Somalia
Mogadishu (HOL) — U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher released $10 million from the organization’s emergency fund Sunday to help prevent famine in Somalia, where millions of people are facing severe hunger.
U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher released $10 million to help prevent famine in Somalia, where millions are facing severe hunger.
What was announced
- The funding will support lifesaving food, nutrition, health, and water assistance for about 640,000 people.
- Approximately 6 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger, including 1.9 million in emergency conditions.
- The crisis is exacerbated by conflict, displacement, disease outbreaks, and rising commodity prices.
Context
The situation has deteriorated due to increased food insecurity and reduced access to basic services.
““The situation has deteriorated due to increased food insecurity, widespread malnutrition, and reduced access to basic services.””
Why this matters: This funding is crucial as Somalia faces a severe drought and rising humanitarian needs.
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Mogadishu (HOL) — U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher released $10 million from the organization’s emergency fund Sunday to help prevent famine in Somalia, where millions of people are facing severe hunger.
The funding will support lifesaving food, nutrition, health and water assistance for about 640,000 people, the United Nations said.
The U.N. said about 6 million people in Somalia are facing severe hunger, including 1.9 million in emergency conditions.
“The situation has deteriorated due to increased food insecurity, widespread malnutrition, and reduced access to basic services,” Fletcher said in a separate statement.
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