World Vision Somali

03/06/2026

For villagers in Awurweyne, Buurhakaba, empty granaries mean empty plates.

After multiple failed rainy seasons, harvests have collapsed. Yields are depleted in many cases, there are none at all.

This community is now on the brink of famine. Women and children are being hit hardest, with malnutrition rates climbing every week.

The little humanitarian support reaching Awurweyne is running out. More help is needed now before it’s too late.

27/05/2026

In Buurhakaba, communities are facing the devastating effects of three consecutive years of failed and below-normal rainfall. The worsening drought has pushed families to the brink of famine, with increasing health and nutrition needs placing immense pressure on already vulnerable communities.

In response, World Vision has been implementing integrated Health, WASH, and Multi Purpose Cash Assistance interventions through mobile health teams

The impact of the crisis is evident in the rising number of consultations and malnutrition cases:
-Outpatient consultations increased from 194 to 350 cases per week
- Malnutrition screenings for children under five surged from 136 to 663 cases per week.

While response efforts are being scaled up, the needs continue to grow beyond the capacity of current resources. More support is urgently needed to prevent further deterioration and save lives.

Humanitarian action must continue to prioritise the most vulnerable communities affected by climate shocks and displacement across .

24/05/2026

Humanitarian work is increasingly being undertaken in fragile, risk, insecure and stressful environments. World Vision Somalia is committed to staff care, underpinned by the fact that improved wellbeing of staff enhances resilience, that is the ability to bounce back and thrive in the midst of challenges. Staff care involves supporting overall wellbeing to build both individual and team capacity to handle shocks effectively. Taking steps to mitigate risks and stressful work environments helps to fulfill an organization’s duty of care responsibility.

14/05/2026

“People are on the move … and when people move, people die,” said Kevin Mackey, World Vision Somali as he spoke to The Associated Press on the current humanitarian situation in Somalia.

He recently met people who had walked for nine days to get aid in Dollow in the south. World Vision World Vision East Africa

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/somalia-drought-hunger-humanitarian-aid-a83b3ae3dcd99efd698022f79d307062

12/05/2026

Four percent. That’s all the funding available to treat severe child malnutrition in Somalia. Clinics are closing, children are arriving dangerously malnourished, and lifesaving care is slipping out of reach. This is beyond a funding gap. It’s a life‑or‑death crisis.

04/05/2026

When children laugh and play, something powerful happens: our faith in humanity is restored.

Through our Gifts in Kind (GIK) initiative, we recently distributed toys, bedding, and learning materials to children in Somaliland. Simple items, but with a profound impact.

Because every child deserves more than survival.
They deserve the chance to learn, play, and just be children.

These moments, laughter, curiosity, joy, are not small wins. They are essential to healing, dignity, and hope.

Gifts in Kind continues to play a critical role in complementing donor support, helping us stretch resources further and reach some of the most vulnerable communities who might otherwise be left behind.

Sometimes, restoring childhood is one of the most meaningful forms of aid we can delive

27/04/2026

World Vision-supported health facilities across Somalia have recorded a sharp increase in the number of children admitted with severe malnutrition. Between January and March, more than 3,500 children were diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition—marking a 60% rise compared to the same period in 2025, when just over 2,000 cases were reported.

https://www.wvi.org/newsroom/somalia/severe-child-malnutrition-surges-60-somalia-health-system-falters

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

The SHIP consortium recently convened a close-out meeting for ECHO-SHIP I, bringing together partners Zamzam Foundation Somalia, Oxfam Somali, Wasda Somalia, GREDO SOMALIA, World Vision Somali and OGOW Health to reflect on the programme’s impact, challenges, and key lessons learned.

Discussions centered on how the consortium can strengthen its collective approach to better serve vulnerable communities, particularly in some of Somalia’s most hard-to-reach areas. Partners highlighted the importance of coordination, adaptability, and community-driven solutions in overcoming access constraints and delivering effective assistance.

With continued support from EU Delegation to Somalia, the consortium remains committed to reaching the most vulnerable populations and ensuring that life-saving humanitarian assistance continues to reach those who need it most.

16/04/2026

The ECHOSHIP Consortium recently paid a courtesy call to the Ministry of Health and Social Services in Jubbaland, where they met with the Minister, Ismail Ahmed Garas, alongside ministry directors. The engagement provided an important platform to discuss the evolving health context in Jubbaland and align on priorities to strengthen service delivery.

The Ministry highlighted a severe and protracted humanitarian situation driven by recurrent drought and ongoing conflict. Public health risks remain high, particularly in Kismayo, where repeated outbreaks of measles and cholera continue to strain an already fragile health system. With 146 health facilities across the state, many are under threat, over 40 have already shut down due to funding constraints.

During the meeting, the Ministry also recognised the support of European Union and the SHIP Consortium for their continued commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and strengthening access to essential health services across the state.