Somalia remains one of the most protracted and complex humanitarian contexts globally, with over three decades of armed conflict, political fragility, and recurrent climate shocks degrading livelihoods and resilience. Cycles of insecurity, drought, and flooding—now intensified by climate change—continue to devastate communities, with children disproportionately affected (FSNAU & FEWS NET, 2025; OCHA, 2025). As of early 2025, internal displacement has surged to an estimated 3.9 million people, driven by conflict, food insecurity, and environmental disasters (IOM, 2025), placing immense strain on essential services and deepening urban fragility.

No child should face hunger. Karabo’s story shows how World Vision’s ENOUGH Campaign is protecting vulnerable families and restoring childhood hope.

World Vision is influencing the adoption and implementation of policies relating to FGM in Kenya, Sudan, Somalia and Sudan. The policy brief highlights strategic policy recommendations targeting national governments, regional institutions donors faith and community leaders.

World Vision is complementing donor support through GIK

World Vision's Food Systems Manifesto to discover why putting children at the centre of food systems is essential for ending hunger and malnutrition

World Vision’s ENOUGH Campaign 2025 highlights global action across 82 countries to end child hunger through nutrition, school meals, and food assistance.

With the village well nearly depleted, Awo and her daughter depend on short-term water trucking—uncertain of what comes next.

Why many online safety policies struggle to deliver the safer and fairer digital environments that children say they need.

The drought in Somalia is impacting children the most