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: Somali Red Crescent launches of toll-free number (446) for emergency services 12/09/2020, Articles People in need of emergency medical services can now call a 24-hour toll-free number to seek first aid and transport services from the ...
International Humanitarian Law Prize 2020 08/09/2020, Articles The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is pleased to announce an academic prize for the best published work on International Humanitarian ...
Beautiful memories of missing loved ones keep families hopeful 30/08/2020, Articles “I have not laid an eye on my son Abdi Mohamed Haji for 33 years now” These painful words are uttered by 85-year-old ...
Sharp decline in primary health care visits and childhood vaccinations during COVID-19 pandemic as malnutrition and infectious diseases surge 25/08/2020, Videos
Somalia operational update: Sharp decline in primary health care visits and childhood vaccinations during COVID-19 pandemic as malnutrition and infectious diseases surge 25/08/2020, Articles Nairobi (ICRC)— Primary health care visits and vaccination coverage have sharply declined in Somalia amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns that diseases such ...
Somalia: Somali Red Crescent remains at the forefront of helping flood victims 24/08/2020, Articles Heavy seasonal rainfall has caused extensive flooding in many parts of the country. River banks broke in the Balcad and Marka districts causing ...