The United Nations World Food Programme in Somalia changes lives by fostering sustainable food security, and saves lives with urgent food & nutrition relief.
#EndOfSchoolYear
What’s on the menu?
A balanced plate that provides the nourishment students need to learn, grow, and thrive throughout the school day.
#EveryMealCounts#SchoolMeals
A new @WFP study suggests that people who were not previously experiencing hunger may now be at risk, driven by extreme price increases. These impacts are expected to intensify in the coming months, even if the conflict in the Middle East de-escalates.
📢The Federal Government of Somalia @MoLFR_SO, @AfDB_Group, @WFP & @UNOPS@UNOPS_Africa have launched a $11.8M initiative to strengthen agricultural and pastoral systems through climate resilience and improved disaster preparedness.
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A new analysis from @WFP shows an additional 2.5 million people in Somalia may be unable to afford basic food baskets in 2026 due to the Middle East crisis, with impacts expected to worsen in the coming months even if the conflict de-escalates.
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In a region facing multiple and compounding crises, Berbera Port serves as a critical lifeline for @WFP—enabling delivery of life-saving assistance across the Horn of Africa and supporting diversified entry points amid Middle East disruptions.
In 2022 WFP, together with Government of #Somalia and partners, averted famine after the longest drought on record. A similar pattern has emerged and now famine looms. But what is the difference between 2022 and 2026? Abdikafi, Programme Policy Officer explains⤵️
#EndOfSchoolYear
A full stomach helps make room for big dreams.
As the school year ends, we celebrate the students whose ambitions inspire us all.
#FuelingDreams#SchoolMeals
From a mother seeing her child recover…to a student learning without hunger…to a farmer growing her own income.
Together with @UNICEF, #JRP is linking nutrition, education & livelihoods across Somalia, helping families move beyond crisis.
Thanks to @KfW_FZ_int 🍅📚🌾
During the drought in #Somalia, cash assistance has been a crucial part of @WFP's response.
Cash enables families to:
🍲 buy food
💊 pay for medicine
💵 and purchase other basic essentials.
Thanks to @OCHAFunds for making this support possible for most in need.
Behind every school meal is a journey—from local farms to school kitchens to the hands of a student fueled for the day ahead.
See what a day in school meals looks like. 👇
#EveryMealCounts#SchoolMeals
From food assistance to building resilience—
supporting families in Somalia to move beyond crisis and rebuild sustainable livelihoods. 🌱
From #savinglives to #changinglives.
A nutritious meal can make all the difference in a student’s day.
It helps children focus, stay healthy, and thrive in school.
See what school meals mean to this student 👇
#EveryMealCounts#SchoolMeals#Somalia
The @WMO warns that El Niño conditions are developing—bringing a high risk of extreme weather. Somalia may see disrupted rainy seasons, drought in some periods and heavy rains/flooding in others.
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🆕 WMO confirms: El Niño conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns around the world in the months ahead. Most forecast models suggest it will be at least moderate – possibly strong.
Be prepared. More info➡️ bit.ly/4e1hvLt