DRC Somali

24/06/2026

For many women, henna has always been familiar, something they have grown up seeing and using in their homes and communities. Today, it is becoming something more: a practical skill that can help create new income opportunities.

Through the Inclusive Livelihoods for Vulnerable Pastoral Groups project, DRC with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) through the Somali Resilience Programme, is providing henna design training to young women in Salahley and Arabsiyo, , in partnership with Candlelight for Environment, Education and Health.

Inside the training sessions, young women sit with henna cones in hand, carefully learning techniques, practicing patterns and building confidence step by step.

Thanks to Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete for supporting pathways to skills development and economic opportunities for women.

20/06/2026

08/06/2026

20/05/2026

New data shows that hunger and malnutrition are rapidly worsening across .

More than 6 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity in Somalia. Poor rains, rising food prices, ongoing conflict and displacement are pushing more families deeper into crisis according to new data from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC).

Nearly 1.88 million children are expected to need treatment for malnutrition in 2026. In Burhakaba District, a town located in Bay region, the situation has become extremely serious with a risk of famine if urgent support does not reach communities in time.

Humanitarian assistance is urgently needed to support vulnerable families across Somalia.

05/05/2026

For nearly 20 years, families in village in walked long distances every day to collect water. This placed a heavy burden on households and left the Mother and Child Health center without reliable access to safe water.

With support from IOM Somalia through the Rapid Support Mechanism, DRC has restored safe and clean water access in . Extended pipelines, new elevated water tank and three new water kiosks now ensure that families and the health center have reliable and safe water nearby.

“In the past, we drank running water alongside animals. Now, water is right at our doorstep. We are grateful to DRC and IOM,” said Sahra Hassan, a water management committee member.

Thanks to IOM Somalia, families can now focus on their health, livelihoods and community life without walking hours every day to collect water.

30/04/2026

🚨 Food Crisis in Somalia: 6.5 Million People at Risk

Drought, conflict and the decline in humanitarian assistance in Somalia has resulted in an estimated 6.5 million people to face high levels of acute food insecurity, doubling since August 2025.

Even if rains improve between April and June, 5.5 million people are still expected to remain in crisis. Urgent funding is required to support families in Somalia affected by drought, food insecurity and malnutrition.

26/04/2026

Sewing, Empowering!

At the DRC Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS) Centre in , 30 women and girls selected from IDP camps learned tailoring skills through hands-on training led by dedicated women facilitators. The sessions helped build confidence and create pathways toward sustainable livelihoods.

“This skill is something that never runs out. If you are given money, it will eventually finish, but this will stay with you forever. Wherever I go, this is a skill I can use to earn a living,” said Laylo Hassan, tailoring participant.

Supported by Sida - Styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, the centre provided a safe, well-equipped and supportive environment where women and girls could learn and grow with confidence.

The tailoring participants were part of a wider group of 120 women and girls who engaged in skills development activities such as Henna Design, Tie and Dye and Literacy, helping expand their opportunities for income generation and self-reliance.

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16/04/2026

In Hargeisa, we convened government partners, UN agencies, NGOs and donors to strengthen protection for people on the move along the Eastern Migration Route. Bringing together diverse stakeholders, the discussion combined data, operational insights and lived experiences.

DRC presented evidence on mixed migration trends along the route, while partners and panelists highlighted smuggling dynamics, protection risks and critical response gaps.

The message was clear: this route is becoming increasingly dangerous, with many people no longer just passing through but instead becoming stranded with limited options.

“We have identified the risks and we have responses in place, but I think this is far too little compared to the needs. We are speaking about many young people, among them children and women. People on the move make really difficult choices and they are in very desperate situations. Many of these choices lead to hardship and suffering,” said Filip Lozinski, DRC Somalia Country Director.

Participants identified key priorities, including strengthening protection services, improving access to reliable information and advancing coordinated, route-based responses.

Thanks to Danida for making this event possible.

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