UN releases $10 mln to avert famine in Somalia as hunger crisis
The United Nations has released $10 million from its emergency fund to help avert famine in Somalia, where millions face acute food insecurity. The funding, announced Sunday by UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher, will support food, nutrition, health and water assistance for about 640,000 people, the United Nations said. “The window to prevent famine in […] The post UN releases $10 mln to ave
The United Nations has released $10 million to help avert famine in Somalia, where millions face acute food insecurity.
What was announced
- The funding will support food, nutrition, health and water assistance for about 640,000 people.
- Around 6 million people are experiencing severe hunger, including 1.9 million in emergency levels of food insecurity.
- A plausible risk of famine has been identified in parts of Bay and Bakool regions.
Context
The situation has deteriorated due to increased food insecurity, widespread malnutrition, and reduced access to basic services.
“The window to prevent famine in Somalia is short.”
Why this matters: This funding is crucial as Somalia faces a severe drought and rising food prices, impacting millions.
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The United Nations has released $10 million from its emergency fund to help avert famine in Somalia, where millions face acute food insecurity.
The funding, announced Sunday by UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher, will support food, nutrition, health and water assistance for about 640,000 people, the United Nations said.
“The window to prevent famine in Somalia is short,” Fletcher said.
The United Nations said around 6 million people are experiencing severe hunger, including 1.9 million in emergency levels of food insecurity.
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