UNICEF Somalia

In #Jariiban, the Child-Sensitive Social Protection programme is supporting pregnant and lactating women with cash transfers, helping them access essential health and nutrition services and better cope with shocks, thanks to support from @BMZ_Bund through @KfW_FZ_int.

From 959 to 1,117 facilities. Cold chain coverage up from 77% to 96%! With funding from @WorldBankAfrica, @MoH_Somalia has installed 148 solar-powered cold chain units to protect vaccines and bring them closer to every child, even in remote areas.

Giving every child the best start in life 🫂   Somalia has made significant progress to strengthen immunisation. Close collaboration between Federal Ministry of Health @unicefsomalia @gavi @WorldBank & @gatesfoundation means 70% full immunisation of Somali children.

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In #Dhusamareeb, @MoH_Galmudug working with #UNICEF trained 43 frontline health workers on Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) to better support premature and low birth weight babies. Simple, low-cost solutions like #KMC can save newborn lives.

Somalia is closing the immunization gap! 70% of children are now fully vaccinated, a major leap forward driven by strong leadership from @MoH_Somalia, in collaboration with #UNICEF, @WHOSom, and global partners. unicef.link/4kC9xJW

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change of South West State, H.E. @dini_haji, met with @UNICEFSomalia to discuss progress on the #Ecovillage initiative in #Barwaaqo and to explore opportunities to enhance climate resilience and awareness among communities.

A huge THANK YOU to all the dedicated social mobilizers in #Laascaanood who went door-to-door, shared vital information, and helped protect over 86,000 children during the recent vaccination campaign. Your efforts are saving lives. @gavi

📍#Laascaanood | “I brought her here to get the vaccines she missed.” After two years of disruption, health services are back, and so is hope for families like Ayaan’s. Thanks to @KSRelief_EN & @Saudi_Esports, children are receiving life-saving care. unicef.org/somalia/storie…

Meet Ayub and Bilal — brothers, best friends and eager learners in #Baidoa! Thanks to #TeachingAtTheRightLevel, supported by @FinlandinSom, they are growing in confidence at Al Camaar School, learning at their pace, together. unicef.link/4kyBClm

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…

What does a lifeline look like in #Jariiban? For mothers like Fadumo, it’s the power to choose. Funded by @BMZ_Bund through @KfW_FZ_int, the Child-Sensitive Social Protection Programme provides regular cash support to over 27k women, enabling them to support their families.

At a health centre in #Laascaanood, Ayaan’s daughter Maryama finally received the vaccines she missed. Thanks to support from @KSRelief_EN & @Saudi_Esports, health services now provide immunization, maternal care & treatment for childhood illnesses, bringing relief to families.

What do polio, measles & pneumonia have in common? They are deadly. They are preventable. And now, children in #Somalia are being protected. Watch our explainer video from #Laascaanood to see how life-saving vaccines are reaching thousands of children across the country. @gavi

After two years of limited access due to conflict, peace has returned to #Laascaanood, allowing vital health services to resume. Families now benefit from essential care, including immunization and maternal health services, thanks to support from @KSRelief_EN and @Saudi_Esports.

#UNICEF welcomes the Federal Government of Somalia’s approval of nine commissioners to the National Independent Human Rights Commission, a significant milestone in advancing justice, accountability, and the protection of human rights, especially for the most vulnerable.

#UNICEF welcomed @NLinSomalia to highlight the Accelerated Sanitation and Water for All (ASWA) program with the Puntland Ministry of Water and launch the WASH Sustainability Report and response plan. Included were visits to Burtinle community and IDP camps.