Fifteen years after famine was declared in Somalia in 2011, a crisis that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, World Vision is warning that the country stands on the edge of another severe hunger emergency. Persistent drought, compounded by a sharp decline in humanitarian funding, threatens to unravel years of progress made in strengthening food security and community resilience across the country.

Fifteen years after famine was declared in Somalia in 2011, a crisis that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, World Vision is warning that the country stands on the edge of another severe hunger emergency.

Explore the September 2025 ReactsIn newsletter featuring nutrition, gender equality, adaptive learning, and programme updates across five countries.

Explore the February 2025 ReactsIn newsletter featuring nutrition results, gender-equitable programming, Kenya field visits, and project expansion.

Discover the latest ReactsIn newsletter featuring community health, nutrition, gender equality, and resilience across five countries.

The 2025 Regional East Africa Child Participation Report details the impact of engaging boys and girls in decision-making at local and national levels.

As of June 2026, World Vision UCR has reached over 2.4 million people, including over 1 million children, across Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, and Georgia.

Press release highlighting the initial impact of a powerful 7.4 earthquake in Colombia on Aug. 10 2026

World Vision’s needs assessment examines Education in Emergencies across 5 Ukrainian oblasts, focusing on safe access, learning, and child protection amid conflict.

Just days after the earthquake, I met a 17-year-old girl who could still remember the sound of the earth breaking open.