UNICEF has been working in Somalia since 1972. Together with 100+ partners, we deliver services in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection and more
MARDO Nutrition team in Dinsor District is actively engaged in conducting screenings for SAM, facilitating IYCF sessions, and distributing RUTF nutrition supplements across all our operational sites. Furthermore, the distribution of HEB to malnourished children /1
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MARDO (Mandhere Relief & Development Organisation)
MARDO's Nutrition team in Berdale District is actively engaged in screening activities to identify children suffering from SAM at our Waabari site. Identified cases are being admitted to the OTP for appropriate treatment. Additionally, for ongoing cases we're distributing RUTF /1
PICTURES:
#UNICEF
has officially launched
#UReport
in
#Puntland
, empowering communities to share their voices and drive positive change.
U-Report is a
#UNICEF
platform that empowers young people to speak out and take part in decisions that matter to them.
@UReportSomalia
Heavy rains and subsequent floods have swept through East Africa, disrupting many lives and putting children at great risk.
Alongside governments and partners, UNICEF teams are providing lifesaving relief to children & communities in need.
During today's Emergency Response
#Cell
meeting held at
#MoHADM
, discussed the humanitarian situation and the impact and response of the ongoing Gu rain season.
Clusters, including
#Health
,
#WASH
, and
#FoodSecurity
, presented comprehensive updates that highlighted the ongoing…
In a significant boost to efforts aimed at combating malnutrition in Somalia,
@KSRelief_EN
&
@UKinSomalia
have announced a US$5 million partnership with
#UNICEF
. This funding is crucial to supporting the scale-up of
#UNICEF
’s interventions.
@MoH_Somalia
🚨 We’ve committed $5 million alongside partner 🇸🇦
@KSRelief_EN
to support Somalia’s most vulnerable.
Funding to
@unicefsomalia
will provide vital nutrition and sanitation services to women and children 🙏
Putting communities at the centre is essential for effective health emergencies preparedness & response.
#UNICEF
, in collaboration with the Collective Services, has brought together 35 partners in
#Puntland
to strengthen community engagement & feedback mechanisms.
@UNinSomalia
Every child deserves a safe space to learn and thrive. In
#Dhusamareeb
, Temporary Learning Centres are lifelines for displaced children, offering not just education, but also hope, stability, and a sense of belonging. Thanks to support from
@JapanGov
.
The number of people affected by Gu rains and floods in
#Somalia
has risen to 163k, with 37K displaced as of 5 May.
Find more details in our latest Situation and Response Dashboard, including the number of people at risk in 22 hotspot districts.➡️
H.E Minister
@mrbidhaan
convened with UNICEF's WASH Project Chief for a progress update, emphasizing the urgency of accelerating the project and adhering to deadlines to prevent overlaps. (1/2)
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UNICEF Somalia Retweeted
MARDO (Mandhere Relief & Development Organisation)
On this
#WorldHandHygieneDay
, we emphasise the critical role that hand hygiene plays in preventing the spread of infections and safeguarding our well-being. Proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections and maintain health.
Climate change has widespread effects.
Floods triggered by El Niño has led to an increase in malnutrition amongst children in Somalia.
UNICEF and partners are helping children like Omar recover.
MARDO in Hudur District conducted a large-scale mobilisation effort in the town communal areas and markets raising awareness to combat aid diversion. Our team disseminated messages emphasising the importance of not selling entitlements intended for beneficiaries.
#NoTolerance
1.4 million vials of the oral
#cholera
vaccine are being delivered across
#Somalia
to save lives. The number of reported cholera cases in 2024 is 3x higher than reported in the last 3 years during the same period.
#VaccinesWork
@UNinSomalia
@WHOSom