MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News) – The U.S. has announced an additional $411 million to support humanitarian relief efforts in Somalia, bringing total U.S. assistance to approximately $1.3 billion this year.
In a statement, US AID said its partners will now have the funding to sustain current operations through March 2023 – operations vital to the global effort to avert widespread Famine in Somalia.
USAID chief Samantha Power announced Wednesday that the US government was donating an additional funds to bolster the humanitarian efforts.
“Today’s announcement comes as the Famine Review Committee released grim new findings for Somalia. While Famine thresholds haven’t yet been reached, levels of hunger-related deaths and extreme suffering are staggering.,” Power said.
In a statement, USAID called on other donors to make additional contributions as soon as possible. The agency said its humanitarian assistance will provide emergency food, nutrition, and other critical relief for the most vulnerable families who are at immediate risk of Famine, with a special emphasis on individuals who have been forced to flee their homes due to the drought.
“We will provide cash and vouchers for communities to purchase food from local markets, both supporting the local economy, and preventing further starvation. With this new assistance, USAID partners will now have the funding to sustain current operations through March 2023 – operations vital to the global effort to avert widespread Famine in Somalia,” the agency said.
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