Somalia
While famine has been kept at bay, the situation in Somalia remains critical. A looming drought could push 1 million more Somalis into extreme hunger this year.
Recurrent shocks such as droughts and floods have pushed millions of Somalis into hunger. Now, conflict, high food prices and another drought could push 1 million more people into crisis levels of hunger or worse by April 2025.
children under 5 are facing acute malnutrition
people are acutely food insecure
WFP reached 895,000 people in January 2025
Hunger Crisis in Somalia
In late 2022, hunger in Somalia peaked at 6.7 million people and famine was projected during the country’s longest drought on record. A massive humanitarian scale-up led by the World Food Programme, combined with improved rainfall, prevented a famine. Now, hunger is rising again.
WFP’s Work in Somalia
As the largest humanitarian agency in Somalia, WFP rapidly responds during disasters to help families meet their basic needs.
WFP saves lives by providing food and cash assistance to crisis-affected communities, even in insecure areas where access is challenging.
WFP provides specially fortified foods to help treat and prevent malnutrition in children and pregnant and breastfeeding women.
WFP provides children with school meals. These meals provide critical nutrition for students as well as a safety net for families in crisis.
You Can Help Save Lives
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News & Updates from Somalia
Read the latest articles on hunger issues and WFP’s work in Somalia.
