Somalia’s ongoing challenges with climatic shocks, conflict, and insecurity have led to significant displacement, with 30,000 people forced to flee their homes in January 2025 alone.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian aid to scale up life-saving support for those affected. This includes access to shelter, food, water, healthcare, and protection services.

The situation highlights the compounding effects of climate change, such as droughts and floods, which exacerbate existing vulnerabilities and displacement.

Conflict and insecurity further hinder access to basic services and humanitarian assistance, leaving displaced populations in dire conditions.

International support and funding are critical to address the immediate needs of displaced communities and to build resilience against future shocks.

Without urgent action, the humanitarian crisis in Somalia is likely to worsen, with long-term consequences for stability and development in the region.