MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – International donors have been urged to urgently fund the current humanitarian appeal in order to respond to the hunger crisis in Somalia, where famine is projected from April to June.
In a joint statement, more than 70 humanitarian organizations said actions should be taken before it is too late.
“It is human actions that are driving famine and hunger, and it is our actions that can stop the worst impacts of losing lives. We call on you to take action now,” the organizations said.
The agencies include Save the Children, Oxfam, World Concern and Action Against Hunger and among others.
“The widening gap between the increased humanitarian needs in Somalia and the limited assistance we are able to provide is threatening to steal what hope remains on the faces of children, women, and the elderly in Somalia. We cannot allow all hope to be lost. We need to act fast!” the agencies said.
United Nations has its latest report said the drought has displaced more than 1.4 million people and killed at least 3.5 million livestock, destroying livelihoods and reducing children’s access to milk.
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