The First Link …community members who make the conscious choice to be that unbreakable first link. Their actions set everything else in motion
Hunger Crisis “We look for medicine at the livestock market clinic – tablets, syrups… But now, they don’t give any medicine.” Farhiyo Hassan
Operational Update “We have seen a significant increase of weapon-wounded patients treated in the medical facilities we support since the beginning of the year…” Antoine Grand, head of the ICRC in Somalia.
Ramadan and Detainees “…a gesture to ensure they do not feel left out.” Antoine Grand, head of the ICRC in Somalia.
A Shared Legacy We reflect on the shared legacy of the ICRC and Somalia—a partnership built on resilience and compassion.
Somalia: Tale of two extremes as floods break the dry spell 31/05/2021, Articles As our teams scrambled to complete the registration of distressed families who have suffered due to the prolonged dry season, other families were ...
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2021 07/05/2021, Articles On the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) joins the International Red Cross and Red Cross ...
The 19th ICRC essay competition for the East African universities 22/04/2021, Articles Our annual essay competition is here with us again. We encourage students to register, research, and send in their best essays for the ...
Meat and dates! Prisoners usher in Ramadan 14/04/2021, Articles Detainees in Hargeisa and Mandera prisons will be able to mark the holy month of Ramadan with an assorted menu. One consisting of ...
Water trucking and cash for displaced families in Beled Xaawo 20/03/2021, Articles Almost two months after the clashes in Beled Xaawo town on January, thousands remain displaced in nearby camps and villages, putting a strain ...
Facts and Figures 2020 26/02/2021, Facts and Figures Over the year 2020, the ICRC carried out the following programs:
Somalia: A new digital tool to improve the quality of children healthcare 27/01/2021, Articles When you bring your child to a health facility for consultation, a new electronic tool to improve the quality of children healthcare services ...