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Somalia: One year after famine was declared
20 July, 2012
3.8 million people still need humanitarian aid. Credit: OCHA
Despite progress, 3.8 million people still need humanitarian assistance, warns OCHA.
Despite the progress made since famine was declared in parts of Somalia last July, 3.8 million people still need humanitarian aid, Humanitarian Coordinator...
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Somalia: Caring for children affected by conflict and drought
7 May, 2012
Conflict can have overwhelming and emotionally devastating effects on children. Child-Friendly Spaces provide a sanctuary, with psychosocial support delivered through structured and supervised play and learning activities. Credit: OCHA Somalia/ Orla Fagan
Humanitarian funding helps Save the Children set up...
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Horn of Africa: Manage the risks, not just the crisis, stresses OCHA
16 April, 2012
Cereal sales in a market in Borama, Somaliland, Somalia. Source: FSNAU/ Nyakairu
As forecasters predict poor rainfall during the growing season, aid agencies fear growing vulnerability.
Expert forecasts warn that rainfall in the Horn of Africa throughout the March to May growing season is likely to be...
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Somalia: We cannot let the Somali people down, says humanitarian chief
23 February, 2012
A Somali boy at one of the newly erected IDP settlements in Mogadishu. Credit: AU/UN IST/Price
At the London Conference, ERC Valerie Amos calls for a coherent approach to addressing Somalia’s immediate and long-term needs.
Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos called for a coherent approach to...
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Somalia: Famine is over, but progress is fragile, warns Valerie Amos
6 February, 2012
Families queue for food at a feeding point in BadBado camp for internally displaced people in Mogadishu, Somalia. Credit: Kate Holt/IRIN
At least 2.3 million people still need aid to survive
Famine conditions are no longer present in Somalia, but the situation remains critical for at least 2.3 million...
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