Poor rainfall, flooding and desert locusts are contributing to extreme food insecurity in Somalia, threating 2.6 million people, the UN agriculture agency said in a new analysis released on Wednesday. In a joint report, the UN The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that in the absence of large-scale and sustained humanitarian assistance “the situation could worsen through mid-2021”. “Somalia’s long-standing crises are compounded now by the ‘triple threat’ of the COVID-19 pandemic, … [Read more...] about FAO: ‘Triple threat’ adds to long-standing crises menacing food security in Somalia
Somalia/Sudan/South Sudan: €17.2m help to support COVID-19 response
Through the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa (EUTF), the European Union has approved additional assistance of €17.2 million to support COVID-19 preparedness in Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan. The EUTF support to the emergency health response in the Horn of Africa now reaches almost €300 million and another €480 million to minimize the economic impact of the pandemic in the region. Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen stated, “The Emergency Trust Fund for Africa … [Read more...] about Somalia/Sudan/South Sudan: €17.2m help to support COVID-19 response
COVID-19: UNHCR urges more support for refugee higher education
UNHCR is calling on governments, the private sector, civil society, and other key stakeholders to help bridge critical gaps by ensuring the inclusion of refugee students in national education systems and the continuity of tertiary education programs, as well as offering more places for refugees. Without such action, countless futures will be jeopardized. Aiming to support national education systems, the program prioritizes refugee enrolment in public, higher education institutions. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: UNHCR urges more support for refugee higher education
Somali Children in need of Humanitarian Assistance, UNICEF continuev to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
In response to this triple threat, UNICEF, in close coordination with the Government and local partners, are working tirelessly to not only prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 but to continue to provide life-saving assistance to those desperately in need. As part of ongoing efforts, nearly 1 million vulnerable people have received critical hygiene items including access to safe water, and over 500,000 women and children have been provided with basic health and nutritional services in … [Read more...] about Somali Children in need of Humanitarian Assistance, UNICEF continuev to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
UNICEF and Somalia Government launch Digital Remote Learning Platform to provide Educational access to Children
UNICEF and the Government of Puntland in Somalia have launched the Learning Passport, a digital remote learning platform where children can access educational content both online and offline from their homes. The Learning Passport is a ground-breaking partnership between UNICEF, Microsoft and the University of Cambridge. Minister of Education and Higher Education, Puntland, Abdullahi Mohamed Hassan said, "Puntland is leading the way in Africa in adopting the Learning Passport. Children will … [Read more...] about UNICEF and Somalia Government launch Digital Remote Learning Platform to provide Educational access to Children
UK, Denmark and Netherlands approve agreements with Somaliland to improve People’s Lives
Under Phase II of the Somaliland Development Fund (SDF2) programme, the UK, Denmark and the Netherlands have approved four agreements with the Somaliland Government to improve critical infrastructure to support economic growth. The new agreements, supporting projects on roads, agricultural systems, water facilities and fisheries, will spur economic growth, helping to support a secure and prosperous Somaliland. The British Ambassador to Somalia, Ben Fender, said, "The UK is committed to … [Read more...] about UK, Denmark and Netherlands approve agreements with Somaliland to improve People’s Lives
Global Partnership for Education disburses US$130 million in new Grants to Guinea, Niger and Somalia
The Global Partnership for Education has approved over US$130 million in new grants to Guinea, Niger and Somalia. The funding will ensure that millions of children in these countries are able to access quality learning, whether in school when these reopen or through distance education. GPE Chief Executive Officer, Alice Albright said, "As the world experiences an unprecedented emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic, GPE’s support to bolster education systems in partner countries is more … [Read more...] about Global Partnership for Education disburses US$130 million in new Grants to Guinea, Niger and Somalia
Somalia and UN sign accord to preserve Country’s Culture and improve Educational Sector
Somalia and the United Nations culture and education agency signed an agreement aimed at strengthening efforts to preserve the country’s cultural heritage and improve its educational sector. The Director-General of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay said, "Culture and education are vital for the country’s future. After years of conflict, they are vital to the human dimension of recovery, of peacebuilding, of sustainability. And I am very happy … [Read more...] about Somalia and UN sign accord to preserve Country’s Culture and improve Educational Sector
Rotary and Gates Foundation commits up to $450 Million to end Polio
Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced a joint commitment of up to $450 million to end polio and are renewing their longstanding partnership to support the global polio eradication effort. Past President of Rotary International who leads Rotary’s polio fundraising efforts, John Germ said, "Because of the efforts of Rotary and its partners, almost 19 million people are walking today who would have otherwise been paralyzed. By partnering with the Bill & Melinda … [Read more...] about Rotary and Gates Foundation commits up to $450 Million to end Polio
New UNESCO Project for protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage in 16 African Countries
The Government of Japan is supporting a new UNESCO project to raise awareness and strengthen capacities for the protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage in the Africa region that will directly benefit Angola, Benin, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan and Tanzania over the next two years. The Japan Funds-in-Trust to UNESCO project "Building Capacity and Raising Awareness for Underwater Cultural … [Read more...] about New UNESCO Project for protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage in 16 African Countries
