What is the situation in Somalia?
The situation in Somalia is highly volatile. The difficult conditions, caused by years of conflict, are exacerbated by the region’s challenging climate – it is one of the most severely affected places in the world. Droughts here last for most of the year.
The people of Somalia need humanitarian assistance – above all continuous access to water and food. Almost half of the country’s population is forced to flee their own homes in search of safer living conditions. Difficulties in access to clean water make people vulnerable to waterborne diseases (such as cholera). Preventive measures are therefore needed.
