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A father comes to a World Vision clinic in Baidoa, southern part of Somalia to receive support for his malnourished kids.

Friday, August 5, 2022

Vulnerable children in Somalia could die waiting for help

One of the greatest burdens of being a humanitarian is witnessing children experiencing severe hunger and malnutrition suffer, then realising the situation will worsen before enough help arrives.

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A father comes to a World Vision clinic in Baidoa, southern part of Somalia to receive support for his malnourished kids.

Vulnerable children in Somalia could die waiting for help

One of the greatest burdens of being a humanitarian is witnessing children experiencing severe hunger and malnutrition suffer...

Friday, August 5, 2022

Somalia's drought worsens, increasing the risk of famine

As of 30 June, the severe drought in Somalia has affected more than 7 million people -...

Monday, July 25, 2022 - 14:37

The Plight of People Displaced by Drought in Somalia

A drought-fueled internal displacement crisis: This makeshift settlement for displaced persons in Doolow, southern Somalia, hosted 546...

Monday, July 25, 2022 - 14:30

Children at risk of malnutrition as Somalia drought worsens

More children are facing severe malnutrition as drought worsens across Somalia. At least 200 children have died of...

Monday, July 11, 2022 - 15:07

Severe malnutrition increasing among Somali children

The UN has warned that 1.5 million children under five years old, across Somalia face the risk...

Monday, July 11, 2022 - 14:57

In southern Somalia, across Baidoa and Dollow a combination of drought and high food prices are creating a perfect storm

Drought and high food prices create a perfect storm in southern Somalia

As of 30 June, the severe drought has affected more than 7 million people, an increase from...

Sunday, July 10, 2022 - 13:51

As food options run out parents are resorting to wild fruits

Surviving the drought in Somalia: Parents forced to serve their children wild fruits to cope with hunger

Drought conditions across Somalia have continued to worsen. Little to no rains between April and June have made...

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 - 06:19

Drought, Migration, Pastoralists, Somalia,

Families on the constant move amidst a prolonged drought in Somalia

May 2022---The drought across Somalia and Somaliland has continued to unleash severe hardships for both humans and...

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 06:35

Climate Change is undermining livelihoods and the possibility of recovery in Iraq

By Elise Nalbandian On May 18, 2022, WFP and UNHCR announced that 260,000 Syrian refugees in Iraq...

Thursday, May 26, 2022 - 06:07

Empty berkerds, berkerds, Simon, Somalia, Drought, water trucking, Malaasle village

Trucking water to communities as drought conditions worsen and water sources dry up

April 2022- The effects of climate change have been brutal on Somalia, where drought cycles have become more...

Friday, May 20, 2022 - 12:11

Prolonged drought and the untold hardships of children and families in Somalia

The prolonged drought in Somalia has resulted in untold suffering and hardships for children and their families...

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 14:13

Children once impacted by floods recount ordeal as Somalia suffers worst drought in decades

“I feel hungry when we go for break, no money, no meals at school, we have to...

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 14:05

Somalia drought forces children to drop out of school to support their families

“When there is no lunch at home, and I am feeling hungry, I go play with my friends...

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 11:46

Extreme adversity for children and families as drought intensifies in Somalia

At least 6 million people in Somalia are facing extreme hardships amidst worsening drought conditions, as rains...

Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 11:10

Cash Assistance, Irish Aid

World Vision intensifies Somalia drought response to meet rising needs

In February 2022, World Vision intensified its response to the ongoing drought crisis in parts of Somalia...

Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 09:56

Feeling the pulse of my children for signs of life - the heartbreaking reality of East Africa’s hunger crisis

Feeling the pulse of my children for signs of life - the heartbreaking reality of East Africa’s hunger crisis

A silent but deadly and urgent hunger crisis is unfolding in northern Kenya, and across the East Africa...

Friday, March 25, 2022 - 15:12

WV Tanzania Drought Response

World Vision donates relief food items following drought in parts of Tanzania

Thousands of primary and secondary school students in Ruvu Remit division in Simanjiro District in Manyara Region...

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - 15:17

Julieta and her sister - Angola

How to reduce the impact of climate change with drought-resistant seeds

Most recently, data published in the World Food Programme (WFP)’s Vulnerability Analysis for Southern Africa 2020/2021 report...

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 - 12:58

Somalia Hunger and drought leading to acute child malnutrition.

Increased drought and disease in Somalia are contributing to a growing number of malnourished children. World Vision teams...

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - 18:23

Children from the Cahama reception center, Cunene

Angola: Saving lives through a multi-sectoral response to hunger and malnutrition

World Vision is partnering with the Government of Angola to implement the PFSS (Programa de Fortalecimento do...

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 13:11

Drip Irrigation enhances food security for communities amidst the drought in Kenya

By Martin Muluka, World Vision Emergency Communications Specialist, Kenya The mood in Karimboni Village is buoyant, upbeat...

Friday, September 10, 2021 - 05:51

Hunger crisis in Angola

Hunger's assault: Hundreds of children in Angola affected by nutrition crisis

Dr. Flora Vanda Calivangue, the Provincial Supervisor for Nutrition, sounded the alarm in March 2021 when the paediatric...

Monday, June 28, 2021 - 19:17

World Vision is empowering communities in Kenya to adopt climate-smart agricultural technologies

Pastoralists embrace dry land farming to fight drought and boost food security

By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications & Media Officer, Kenya The terrain in Turkana County is...

Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 18:29

Child environmental champions tackle drought challenges through tree planting in schools

By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications & Media Officer, Kenya Fourteen-year-old Stella is an environmental conservation...

Friday, June 4, 2021 - 13:23

Trees help communities to survive in times of drought

By Sarah Ooko, World Vision Senior Communications & Media Officer, Kenya The sun is blazing hot at a...

Thursday, April 1, 2021 - 19:26