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.
A surgeon’s diary: Chris Giannou in Somalia, 1992 14/01/2016, Articles A car bumps along a dirt road leading out of the city. Sand dunes and charcoal kilns line the road on either side. ...
Galkayo conflict: Assistance reaches all sides 30/12/2015, Articles Armed clashes in Galkayo town in central Somalia left 21 people dead and 151 injured. More than 70,000 people, mostly women and children, ...
Boat deliveries for flood affected families in Middle Shabelle 28/12/2015, Articles Using boats to reach communities inundated with flood waters, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) have distributed ...
Dr. Ahmed awarded Henry Dunant Medal for outstanding humanitarian service 15/12/2015, Articles Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Hassan, President of the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS), was awarded the Henry Dunant Medal at the Council of Delegates ...
Stop the violence. Protect health care 14/12/2015, Articles In the last few months, a number of attacks against health-care workers, medical transports and facilities have taken place in several countries, like ...