Humanitarian Assistance for Internally Displaced People in Somalia - World Vision 2021-2022

February 2021 - Despite progress towards sustainable political stability the impact of more than three decades of insecurity exacerbated by frequently recurring drought increasing seasonal flooding an ongoing historic infestation of desert locusts and the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left much of the population without access to basic services and ever more vulnerable to the next shock. Internal displacement remains at record levels with an estimated 2.6 million internally displaced people (IDPs) living in more than 2 400 sites across the country and severe food insecurity is projected to increase in 2021 as a La Niña weather event is expected to bring renewed drought conditions early in the year. Altogether an estimated 5.9 million people in Somalia will require humanitarian assistance in 2021. With GAC’s support World Vision is improving access to healthcare including treatment of acute malnutrition safe water and sanitation and protection services amongst crisis-affected IDPs and host communities in Somalia’s Bay region. Project activities include: (1) providing training and support for local health workers and facilities; (2) expanding water supply systems in IDP settlements; and (3) working with local stakeholders to improve reporting and response mechanisms for sexual and gender-based violence and other protection concerns.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) reduced rates of morbidity and mortality due to illness including acute malnutrition or injury; and (2) reduced vulnerability to protection risks including sexual and gender-based violence amongst internally displaced people in Somalia’s Bay region. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.