Somalia faces a worsening humanitarian crisis amid a sharp decline in aid funding
Somalia is facing a growing humanitarian crisis in light of a significant decrease in international aid funding, after the United Nations announced a reduction in funding allocated to humanitarian operations by up to 74%, threatening the lives of millions of people at risk.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) confirmed that the 2025 humanitarian response plan for Somalia has been reduced from $1.4 billion to only $367 million, forcing relief agencies to reduce their vital programs across the country.
This sharp decline in funding comes at a time when a number of major donors, including the United States, have frozen large portions of their budgets allocated to foreign aid, which has had a negative impact on relief programs in Somalia and other countries.
The UN Office warned that this lack of funding will reduce the number of beneficiaries of humanitarian aid from 4.6 million people to only about 1.3 million, leaving millions of others without vital support. The seriousness of the situation increases with the continuing chronic challenges facing the country, such as prolonged drought, armed conflicts, weak infrastructure of government institutions, large-scale displacement, as well as recurring climate crises.
The humanitarian crisis in Somalia is classified as one of the most complex crises in the world, in light of recurring conflicts and climate shocks that hamper development efforts and exacerbate the conditions of the displaced.
As the country enters a new phase of challenges, OCHA and the international community demand the need to intensify efforts to avoid further human suffering.
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