Somalia Archives

Caritas Somalia Mindful Approach, Investing in People

14/08/2023 Somalia, Uncategorised, world Humanitarian Day by Francesca Frezza

“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 ...

Hunger spreads in East and Horn of Africa

9/04/2018 Africa, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in East Africa, Emergencies in Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malnutrition, Middle East & North Africa, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda by Caritas Communications

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.

Caritas responds to East Africa food crisis

8/06/2017 Africa, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies in East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malnutrition, Somalia, South Sudan by Caritas Communications

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 ...

Hunger hits cattle herders in Somaliland

4/05/2017 Africa, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in East Africa, Middle East & North Africa, Somalia by Caritas Communications

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 ...

Cholera and hunger threaten Somalia

16/03/2017 Africa, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in East Africa, Middle East & North Africa, Somalia by Caritas Communications

“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 ...

Caritas supports humanitarian corridor for Horn of Africa refugees

20/01/2017 Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Middle East & North Africa, Migration, News, Press Release, Refugees, Somalia, South Sudan by Caritas Communications

Italy is opening a humanitarian corridor for refugees from Eritrea, South Sudan and Somalia with the support of Caritas.

Hygiene awareness for Somali refugees in Kenya

22/05/2014 Africa, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in East Africa, Kenya, Middle East & North Africa, Somalia by Caritas Communications

Caritas confederation member organisations funded a project aimed to improve sanitation and hygiene in Kambioos camp

Caritas appeals for help in famine-hit Somalia

10/10/2012 Middle East & North Africa, News, Press Release, Somalia by Caritas Communications

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 ...

For Somali refugees, handwashing lessons from a surprising teacher

17/08/2012 Africa, Blog, Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in East Africa, Kenya, Middle East & North Africa, Somalia by Caritas Communications

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.

East Africa, one year later

9/08/2012 Africa, Conflicts and Disasters, Disaster Preparedness, Emergencies, Emergencies in Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Food, Kenya, Malnutrition, Middle East & North Africa, Migration, Refugees, Somalia by Caritas Communications

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.