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03/17/2026

Somalia Faces Severe Humanitarian Crisis as Calls for Urgent Aid Intensify

Somalia is currently experiencing a deepening humanitarian crisis marked by widespread hunger, poverty, and economic hardship. Millions of vulnerable people are struggling to meet their basic needs, as access to food, clean water, and essential services continues to decline across many regions.

The situation is particularly alarming for low-income families, who are bearing the brunt of rising living costs and limited livelihood opportunities. Many households are unable to secure daily meals, while children and the elderly face increased risks of malnutrition and health complications.

At the same time, a growing number of educated young people—graduates from universities and secondary schools—are losing hope in their future within the country. Due to a lack of employment opportunities and economic stability, many are forced to undertake dangerous migration journeys in search of better prospects abroad.

In response to this urgent situation, Alasow Foundation, a humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities, has issued a strong appeal for immediate action.

The Foundation calls on:

The Federal Government of Somalia to prioritize humanitarian response efforts, create sustainable job opportunities, and invest in youth empowerment programs;

Somali business leaders and entrepreneurs to contribute actively to relief efforts, support community development initiatives, and help stimulate economic growth;

The international community to scale up humanitarian assistance and long-term development support aimed at saving lives and stabilizing affected communities.

“Immediate and coordinated action is critical to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian situation,” the Foundation stated. “We must act now to protect the most vulnerable and restore hope for the Somali people.”

Alasow Foundation emphasizes that addressing this crisis requires collective responsibility and collaboration among all stakeholders. Without urgent intervention, the consequences could be devastating for millions already living on the edge.

03/17/2026

Bayaan Degdeg ah oo ku saabsan Xaaladda Bani’aadantinimo ee Soomaaliya

Soomaaliya waxaa ka jirta xaalad adag oo isugu jirta baahi, gaajo, saboolnimo, iyo shaqo la’aan baahsan. Dadka danyarta ah ayaa wajahaya nolol aad u liidata, iyadoo qoysas badan ay la daalaa dhacayaan helitaanka cunto, biyo, iyo adeegyada aasaasiga ah ee nolosha.

Sidoo kale, dhalinyaro badan oo ka baxay jaamacadaha iyo dugsiyada sare ayaa rajo beel ku dhacday, waxaana intooda badan ku khasbanaadeeb tahriib halis badan leh, iyagoo raadinaya nolol iyo mustaqbal ka wanaagsan kan ay gudaha dalka ka waayeen.

Sidaas darteed, Alasow Foundation waxay ugu baaqeysaa:

Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya in ay mudnaan gaar ah siiso gurmadka dadka tabaaleysan, abuurista shaqooyin, iyo taageeridda dhalinyarada waxbartay;

Ganacsatada Soomaaliyeed in ay ka qeyb qaataan kaalmo bani’aadantinimo, shaqo-abuur, iyo garab istaag bulshada nugul;

iyo Beesha Caalamka in ay si degdeg ah u kordhiyaan taageerada bani’aadantinimo iyo mashaariicda horumarineed ee badbaadin kara nolosha shacabka Soomaaliyeed.

Alasow Foundation waxay ku baaqeysaa in la sameeyo gurmad degdeg ah oo lagu badbaadinayo dadka ugu nugul bulshada, laguna yareynayo saameynta ba’an ee gaajada, saboolnimada, iyo shaqo la’aanta ka jirta dalka.

Waa waajib wada saaran dhammaan dhinacyada ay khuseyso in la badbaadiyo shacabka Soomaaliyeed.

03/16/2026

Alasow Foundation

03/16/2026

ALASOW FOUNDATION
Somalia Non-Profit Organization
Our dedicated team works every day to support vulnerable communities across Somalia.
Through humanitarian aid, education programs, water projects, and community development, the Alasow Foundation is committed to improving lives and building a better future.
Together we serve humanity.

03/10/2026

Alasow Foundation is an international humanitarian charity dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance, reducing poverty, and supporting vulnerable communities.

The foundation has been officially registered in several countries to facilitate the implementation of international humanitarian and development projects, including:

🇺🇸 United States – Alasow Foundation International Inc
🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Alasow Foundation UK CIO
🇮🇪 Ireland – Alasow Foundation Ireland
🇳🇱 Netherlands – Stichting Alasow
🇺🇬 Uganda – Alasow Foundation Uganda
🇰🇪 Kenya – Alasow Foundation Kenya
🇸🇴 Somalia – Alasow Foundation Somalia

The organization is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization governed by a board of trustees and supported by staff and volunteers working on community development and humanitarian projects.

Objectives of the Foundation

The main objectives of Alasow Foundation include:

Providing emergency humanitarian assistance to people affected by drought and displacement

Supporting and feeding orphaned and vulnerable children

Building water wells and supporting healthcare services

Promoting education for children from low-income families

Supporting community development and sustainable livelihoods

Humanitarian Activities

The foundation implements a range of humanitarian programs, including:

Food and water distribution programs

Support for internally displaced persons (IDP) camps

Ramadan food distribution and iftar programs

Assistance for vulnerable families and communities

These projects are managed by staff members and volunteers operating in multiple countries, ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches those most in need.

Guiding Principles

Alasow Foundation operates based on the following principles:

Transparency

Accountability

Humanitarian values

Public benefit

03/10/2026

Alasow Foundation waa hay’ad samafal oo caalami ah oo ka shaqaysa gargaarka bini’aadantinimo, yaraynta saboolnimada, iyo taageeridda bulshada nugul.
Hay’adda waxaa si rasmi ah looga diiwaangeliyay dalal dhowr ah si ay u fududaato fulinta mashaariicda caalamiga ah, waxaana ka mid ah:
🇺🇸 Mareykanka – Alasow Foundation International Inc
🇬🇧 Boqortooyada Midowday – Alasow Foundation UK CIO
🇮🇪 Ireland – Alasow Foundation Ireland
🇳🇱 Netherlands – Stichting Alasow
🇺🇬 Uganda – Alasow Foundation Uganda
🇰🇪 Kenya – Alasow Foundation Kenya
🇸🇴 Somalia – Alasow Foundation Somalia
Hay’addu waa hay’ad madaxbannaan oo aan faa’iido doon ahayn (Non-Profit Organization), waxaana maamula guddi trustees iyo shaqaale samafal oo ka shaqeeya mashaariicda horumarinta bulshada.
Ujeedooyinka Hay’adda
Alasow Foundation waxay diiradda saartaa:
Gargaar degdeg ah oo loo fidiyo dadka ay saameeyeen abaarta iyo barakaca
Quudinta iyo taageeridda carruurta agoonta ah
Dhismaha ceelal biyo iyo adeegyo caafimaad
Taageeridda waxbarashada carruurta saboolka ah
Barnaamijyada horumarinta bulshada iyo isku filnaanshaha
Hawlaha Bani’aadantinimo
Hay’addu waxay fulisaa mashaariic gargaarka ah sida:
Qaybinta raashin iyo biyo
Taageeridda xeryaha barakacayaasha
Barnaamijyada afurinta bisha Ramadaan
Caawinta qoysaska danyarta ah iyo carruurta nugul
Mashaariicda waxaa maamula shaqaale iyo mutadawiciin oo ka hawlgala dalal kala duwan si loo gaarsiiyo gargaarka dadka ugu baahan.
Mabda’a Hay’adda
Alasow Foundation waxay ku shaqaysaa mabaadi’da:
Hufnaan (Transparency)
Isla xisaabtan (Accountability)
Bani’aadannimo (Humanitarian principles)
U adeegidda danaha bulshada (Public benefit)

03/06/2026

Alasow Foundation Delivers Food Aid to 1,000 Families in Af-barwaaqo, Mudug Region

Af-barwaaqo, Somalia — The Alasow Foundation has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Second Deputy Speaker of the Galmudug Parliament, Hon. Fadumo Abdi Ali “Faandhe”, for delivering vital food assistance to communities affected by drought in the Mudug region.

The humanitarian aid was distributed in Af-barwaaqo District, where approximately 1,000 vulnerable families received food supplies. The assistance also reached surrounding villages under the district administration, where residents have been severely impacted by the ongoing drought affecting large parts of Somalia.

According to local officials and community representatives, the prolonged drought has significantly reduced access to food and water, leaving many households struggling to meet their basic needs. The food distribution aims to provide immediate relief to families facing difficult living conditions.

The Alasow Foundation highlighted that humanitarian cooperation between community leaders, government representatives, and charitable organizations is essential to responding effectively to the humanitarian crisis.

The foundation reaffirmed its commitment to continuing humanitarian programs that support vulnerable communities in Somalia, particularly those affected by drought, displacement, and poverty.

Local residents welcomed the assistance and thanked both the Alasow Foundation and Hon. Fadumo Abdi Ali Faandhe for their efforts to support families during this challenging period.

02/25/2026

War-saxaafadeed: Alasow Foundation oo uga Mahadcelisay Isbitaalka Hodan Taageerada Gurmadka Abaaraha

Alasow Foundation waxay si rasmi ah ugu mahadcelinaysaa Isbitaalka Hodan kaalinta muuqata ee ay ka qaateen gurmadka abaaraha iyo xaaladaha bini’aadantinimo ee adag ee ka jira Soomaaliya.

Iyadoo laga duulayo abaaraha ba’an iyo daruufaha nololeed ee si weyn u saameeyay bulshadeenna, Alasow Foundation waxay go’aansatay inay si firfircoon uga qayb qaadato taakulaynta, garab istaagga, iyo daryeelka dadka Soomaaliyeed ee ay saameeyeen gaajada, biyo la’aanta, iyo barakaca ka dhashay abaaraha.

Iskaashiga Isbitaalka Hodan wuxuu door muhiim ah ka qaatay bixinta adeegyada caafimaad, gargaar degdeg ah, iyo daryeelka dadka nugul, gaar ahaan carruurta, hooyooyinka, iyo qoysaska ay abaartu si toos ah u saameysay.

Alasow Foundation waxay ku boorrinaysaa hay’adaha samafalka, bulshada rayidka ah, iyo dhammaan dadka wax garadka ah inay mideeyaan dadaallada gurmadka si loo badbaadiyo nolosha kumannaan qoys oo wajahaya xaalado nololeed oo aad u adag.

Ugu dambeyn, waxaan Alle uga baryaynaa inuu ka dulqaado umaddeenna abaaraha iyo gaajada, isla markaana ku gallado roob barwaaqo, naxariis, iyo nabad waarta.
Press Statement: Alasow Foundation Thanks Hodan Hospital for Its Role in Drought Relief Efforts

Alasow Foundation sincerely expresses its appreciation to Hodan Hospital for its significant contribution to the ongoing drought relief efforts in Somalia.

In light of the severe drought and the difficult humanitarian conditions affecting our communities, Alasow Foundation has decided to actively participate in providing support, assistance, and solidarity to the Somali people impacted by hunger, water shortages, and displacement caused by the drought.

The collaboration with Hodan Hospital has played a vital role in delivering essential medical services, emergency care, and humanitarian support to vulnerable groups, especially children, mothers, and families severely affected by the drought crisis.

Alasow Foundation also calls upon humanitarian organizations, civil society, and the international community to unite their efforts in responding to the drought emergency and to help protect the lives and dignity of thousands of families facing extreme hardship.

Finally, we pray that Allah relieves our الأمة from drought and hunger, and blesses our land with abundant rain, mercy, and lasting relief.

02/24/2026

Alasow Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the Red Cross for its generous support and humanitarian commitment during the blessed month of Ramadan. Even in detention, preserving human dignity and the spirit of Ramadan remains essential.

Through this important initiative, the annual Ramadan food distribution has been launched to support nearly 5,000 detainees held in 11 places of detention across Somalia. Each detainee is provided with essential Ramadan food items, including dates, sugar, milk powder, and biscuits, while detention facility kitchens are supplied with additional food provisions to ensure consistent meal preparation throughout the holy month.

Alasow Foundation commends the Red Cross for upholding humanitarian values and ensuring that vulnerable individuals, including detainees, are not forgotten during Ramadan. Such efforts reflect the core principles of compassion, dignity, and solidarity, especially for those living in difficult and restricted conditions.

02/24/2026

Today, we officially transferred a donation of $10,000 to Maamo Ugaaso Foundation, a center dedicated to caring for vulnerable and formerly neglected children in the neighborhoods of the Banaadir Region. This contribution is specifically intended to support Iftar meals during the blessed month of Ramadan, ensuring that these children receive essential food and care at a critical time.

In addition, we delivered financial assistance today to 120 beneficiaries, including underprivileged mothers and individuals with special needs, who are supported by the Somali Women Development Center (SWDC). This donation forms part of our ongoing humanitarian efforts to assist the most vulnerable members of society, particularly during Ramadan when the need for food and basic support significantly increases.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Hormuud Salaam Foundation for their generous financial contribution that made this humanitarian support possible. Their commitment to social responsibility and community welfare plays a vital role in reaching vulnerable families and strengthening relief efforts on the ground.

This humanitarian initiative reflects the continued commitment of Alasow Foundation to supporting disadvantaged communities in Mogadishu and across Somalia, with a strong focus on vulnerable children, low-income mothers, and people with special needs.

Ramadan is a month of compassion and solidarity, and we remain dedicated to expanding our relief efforts to reach families affected by hunger, poverty, and ongoing humanitarian challenges in Somalia.

12/22/2025

Alasow Foundation is een non-profit humanitaire organisatie die zich inzet voor het ondersteunen en begeleiden van mensen met uiteenlopende medische aandoeningen, met bijzondere aandacht voor kwetsbare personen en gezinnen.

De stichting richt zich in het bijzonder op gezinnen die in het buitenland (de diaspora) wonen, vooral ouders van kinderen met speciale zorgbehoeften, die vaak te maken krijgen met taalbarrières, beperkte kennis van het zorgsysteem en moeilijkheden bij het verkrijgen van passende ondersteuning.

De missie van Alasow Foundation omvat onder meer:

Het ondersteunen van gezinnen in het buitenland bij toegang tot zorg- en sociale diensten

Het bieden van begeleiding, tolken en advies aan ouders die de lokale taal niet beheersen

Het ondersteunen van kinderen met speciale zorgbehoeften bij het verkrijgen van passende zorg, onderwijs en begeleiding

Het fungeren als brug tussen gezinnen en zorginstellingen, onderwijsinstellingen en overheidsorganisaties

Alasow Foundation zet zich in om ervoor te zorgen dat geen enkel gezin er alleen voor staat bij ziekte, beperking of systeemgerelateerde obstakels, en handelt daarbij professioneel, zorgvuldig en met menselijkheid.

12/22/2025

Alasow Foundation is a nonprofit humanitarian organization dedicated to supporting and assisting people living with various medical conditions, with a strong focus on vulnerable individuals and families in need.

The Foundation places special emphasis on helping families living abroad (in the diaspora), particularly parents of children with special needs, who often face challenges such as language barriers, limited knowledge of local healthcare systems, and difficulties accessing appropriate services.

The mission of Alasow Foundation includes:

Assisting families abroad in accessing healthcare and social support services

Providing guidance, interpretation, and counseling for parents who do not speak the local language

Supporting children with special needs in receiving proper medical care, education, and social services

Acting as a bridge between families and healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government agencies

Alasow Foundation is committed to ensuring that no family is left alone in facing illness, disability, or systemic barriers, and works with professionalism, compassion, and integrity to serve communities in need.

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