Somalia

Somalia is facing one of its most complex hunger crises in years, driven by drought, insecurity, a sharp drop in humanitarian funding and the ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East. 

A total of 6.5 million people are projected to face crisis levels of hunger or worse, including 2 million facing emergency levels, under the IPC global standard measurement.

A total of 1.84 million children are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026.

Most regions have faced three failed rainy seasons, with the lowest seasonal crop harvest in 30 years. While the onset of rain is bringing some immediate relief, drought conditions remain widespread and are not expected to lead to major food security improvements. 

The conflict in the Middle East has driven up food prices and hiked fuel costs by 150 percent, while disrupted humanitarian supply chains threaten nutrition supplies to children.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organization in Somalia, delivering nearly 90 percent of food assistance and supporting partners across the country. We have the expertise and on-the-ground presence to deliver life‑saving assistance to hardest‑hit communities. 

However, critical funding is essential to prevent a major humanitarian catastrophe. We can currently reach only one in ten people in need. Without urgent funding, WFP’s emergency assistance will halt by July.

WFP urgently requires US$131 million to continue supporting the most vulnerable people up to October 2026.