UNHCR Somalia

#UNHCR in Kismayo, alongside implementing partner @AVORD1, supported 600+ vulnerable families displaced by insecurity with essential items. The package included emergency shelter sheets, blankets, jerrycans, sleeping mats, mosquito nets, kitchen sets & solar lanterns.

In Beletweyne and across South Central Somalia, #UNHCR’s protection desks are strengthening access to lifesaving services through community awareness, referrals for specialized support, and emergency assistance for people at heightened risk. #Protection #Beletweyne

In June, #UNHCR supported displaced communities in #Somalia through: 🏠 Relocation to permanent shelters ⚖️ Legal aid & protection services 🎓 Education & vocational training 🚑 Health services for 800+ individuals Learn more 👇data.unhcr.org/en/documents/d…

🚨 Stay alert! #UNHCR services are always free of charge. If anyone asks you to pay for assistance, registration, or documentation it is fraud! 📞 Report any suspicious activity by calling 2772. #FraudAlert #UNHCR #StaySafe

These aren’t just budget cuts. They’re lifelines being pulled from millions of people forced to flee. This is the real impact of funding cuts. Learn more: unhcr.org/news/briefing-…

Displaced people & their local communities need support to rebuild their livelihoods. This new research by @CGIAR and @UNHCR will bring more insight on how climate-smart agriculture & clean energy can help the forcibly live more resileint lives. More 👇 developmentactionrefugees.org/whats-new/part…

#UNHCR Dep Rep Ms. Mandy Owusu joined DSRSG/RC/HC @GConway_UN, govt & partners on mission in Baidoa to assess and highlight progress on durable solutions. Displacement affected communities called for support in livelihoods, housing & education amid ongoing aid cuts.

🚨 #Somalia has one of the highest numbers of displaced people globally — with over 3.5m people uprooted by conflict, drought & floods. Many live in overcrowded sites without clean water, healthcare or protection. Urgent, sustained support is needed. reliefweb.int/report/somalia…

⏰ Funding opportunity incoming ! Are you part of an organization led by forcibly displaced or stateless people? The Refugee-led Innovation Fund is opening soon - backing bold ideas from those with lived experience. More info ⤵️ unhcr.org/innovation/ref…

Heartbreaking to see the immense destruction in #Khartoum today, a city that has generously welcomed thousands of refugees. Huge work ahead to rebuild but authorities & partners are doing their very best to support. Our commitment to stay & support as much as we can stands.

Today, UNHCR Somalia’s Deputy Rep. Ms. Felicia Mandy Owusu met H.E. Ahmed Jumaa Alremeithi, #UAE Ambassador to Somalia, in Mogadishu. They discussed UNHCR’s work on solutions, protection & emergencies, and explored areas for collaboration. #WithRefugees #Somalia

#Somalia 🏥 Health centres are shutting down. 🥘 Food aid slashed. 🚰 Water sources are running dry. Humanitarian agencies are reprioritizing efforts to meet urgent needs amid severe funding cuts. Communities are being hit hard. reliefweb.int/report/somalia… #Investinhumanity

Today, #UNHCR Deputy Rep. Ms. Mandy Owusu alongside UNHCR colleagues, hosted Ms. Emma Pajunen & Ms. Saara Asikainen from the Finnish Embassy. Discussions centered on strengthening collaboration, addressing critical funding gaps & scaling up support for displaced communities.

In June, the #UN family continued to support #Somalia through joint efforts across peacebuilding, development, and humanitarian response. Learn More below 👇 #DeliveringAsOne #UNinSomalia

In the month of #June, the @UNinSomalia delivered a wide range of support in support of #Somalia. From the provision of life saving vaccines, empowering women and youth and supporting #Somali entrepreneurs in accessing markets abroad. For more:👇 somalia.un.org/en/297910-roun…

#UNHCR Representative Ms. Mandy Owusu paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ambassador Alper Aktaş of the Turkish Embassy and Mr. Şerif Şimşek, Head of the #Turkish Red Crescent. Discussions focused on strengthening collaboration on durable solutions and humanitarian response in Somalia.

#OUT: June Monthly hum. Update. Highlights: ➡️Funding reductions have sharply constrained humanitarian activities. ➡️Recent rains were better in southern areas; northern areas remain dry. ➡️Over 8K people displaced due to clashes in Afgoye. For more read: bit.ly/44gNt2z

In May, #UNHCR supported displaced families in Somalia with: 🏠 Emergency shelter for flood-affected IDPs 🆔 IDs & documentation for 6,000+ individuals 📚 Education support for refugee students 💡 Reintegration support through private sector 🔗 Learn more: data.unhcr.org/en/documents/d…

Happy Independence Day! Hambalyo!

Today, #UNHCR Somalia Deputy Rep. Ms. Mandy Owusu met with Mr. CHEN Wendi of the Chinese Embassy to explore collaboration in responding to displacement and advancing durable solutions. Discussions focused on strengthening partnerships to support displaced communities. 🇸🇴🇨🇳