“Every day, I walk through the doors of my office nestled within the heart of the Bishopric of Djibouti, the home of Caritas Somalia’s President and Bishop of Djibouti, Msgr. Giorgio Bertin. Though my work keeps me away from the field, it does not hinder my unwavering connection with the realities of Somalia. Maintaining steadfast ...
Address: Evêché. B.P. n. 94., Bvd de la République, Somalia
Telephone: +253 213 501 40 Fax: +253 213 548 31
Email: caritassomalia@gmail.com
Caritas Somalia was established in 1980 and became an official member of Caritas Internationalis in 1983. Since then the agency has been recognised by the Somalia’s Ministry of Interior as a “local association” that works to help the poor and to achieve projects of development.
Caritas Somalia responds to catastrophes such as drought, famine and armed conflict.
Caritas Somalia has a presence in parts of the country through collaboration with Somali non-governmental organisations, born after the outbreak of the civil war. Their mission is to help people cope with conflicts and to the droughts that plague the country.
Caritas Somalia’s work focuses on the following areas:
- Food: Caritas Somalia provides food supplies for displaced people in Mogadishu (South Somalia) and in “Somaliland”.
- Emergency Relief: Caritas Somalia has deployed emergency assistance to flood and drought affected IDPs (Internally Displaced People) by providing them with tents, mosquito nets and blankets.
- Education: Caritas Somalia provided support to some schools in Mogadishu and facilitated the access to school to poor children in Somaliland. Training courses in electricity, plumbing and carpentry have been set up for young people. Sewing classes are offered for young women.
- Health: Caritas Somalia funded the reconstruction of a small hospital in Brava, and facilitated the distribution of food, medicines and sanitary equipment to needy people in Mogadishu.
- Aid to development (priority to vulnerable women): through income generating programs, Caritas Somalia and its partners help local communities in South Somalia develop project to improve agriculture.
Caritas Somalia head office is in Djibouti. The principal partners of Caritas Somalia include Caritas MONA, Caritas Italy, Catholic Relief Services, Caritas Spain, and Kindermissionwerk.
Updates from Somalia
East Africa and the Horn of Africa are confronting a humanitarian crisis that may worsen in 2018. Armed conflict and severe drought are causing extreme levels of hunger. Up to 35 million people are in need of urgent food assistance across the region.
East Africa faces a massive humanitarian crisis. It threatens the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Severe drought and violent conflict fuel food insecurity. Caritas is striving to respond to enormous challenges across the region. Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan are suffering from severe drought. Areas such as central and southern Somalia ...
Somaliland is little known to most people. It is a self-declared republic, independent of Somalia, but recognised by no other state, including Somalia. It seems the people of Somaliland are suffering in obscurity. A few aid agencies are present, but not nearly enough to make a real difference. There are already reports that people are ...
“I was on my knees fixing IV drips to people’s arms as they lay on the ground,” said Abdi Tari Ali, who works for Caritas organisation Trócaire in Somalia. “I have treated cholera before, but I have never seen anything like this in terms of volume of sick people and lack of facilities.” Abdi Tari ...
Italy is opening a humanitarian corridor for refugees from Eritrea, South Sudan and Somalia with the support of Caritas.
Caritas confederation member organisations funded a project aimed to improve sanitation and hygiene in Kambioos camp
Caritas is appealing for funds to help farming households in Somalia struggling with famine following a long-term drought. Funds will support Catholic Relief Services (CRS – a US member of the Caritas confederation) who are working with local partners on a five month emergency programme in the neediest areas of south central Somalia. CRS requires ...
In a refugee camp in northern Kenya, someone is teaching people how to wash their hands properly. The demonstrator lathers the soap, pours water, and rubs her hands together in a circular motion.
The situation in 2011 was very critical. Thanks to the Caritas member organisations who supported us, our programmes have saved lives. Supplementary food has been distributed for some malnourished children in some pocket areas through Catholic health institutions and this contributed to save lives of this children.