Action Against Hunger is responding to a catastrophic drought emergency in Somalia that is putting millions of people at risk. With the next rainy season not expected until April 2026, the months ahead are critical to preventing avoidable loss of life.
By combining climate-smart agriculture, rehabilitated canals, and cooperative structures, the BREACH project is tackling hunger in Somalia head-on, while building stronger communities. Sahro is building a brighter future for her family.
In Somalia, where mothers face some of the world’s highest risks, the Damal Caafimaad project and Action Against Hunger are saving lives. Discover Maryan’s story and how stronger health systems are giving families hope for the future.
In Somalia, a grandmother turned to breastfeeding after her infant grandson became severely malnourished. With guidance from health workers, she began producing milk again—giving him the nutrition he needed to recover.
Life in Tawakal has always been defined by the struggle for water. Owliya Ibrahim Riinow, a mother of five, experienced this hardship firsthand. Owliya would walk a half mile to the nearest semi-saline well—an unsafe journey—only to return with contaminated water, and too little of it.
