somalia

This research programme aims to investigate the impact of conflict on various elements of the food system.

 “A hungry person cannot see right or wrong” – More than 3.8 million people in Somalia are internally displaced, forced from their homes by a lethal combination of climate change and chronic conflict. The people of rural Somalia, heavily dependent on farming and livestock for survival, are suffering the increased frequency of extreme weather events. For those surviving drought, the cruel relief is flash flooding, washing away the meagre assets of people already on the brink.

This issue of Knowledge Matters highlights the wide range of approaches adopted by Concern in promoting climate resilience across multiple countries.

Amid conflict, drought, displacement, and political instability, the situation for Somali women and girls is dire. Find out what that looks like day-to-day. 

War is a leading contributor to humanitarian need, and peace is never a certainty. Here are the stories behind ten countries in conflict in 2023.

The Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in 40 years. 

East Africa is the epicentre of one of the world’s worst climate emergencies, having recently experienced one of the longest and most severe droughts on record. Yet, while rains have finally arrived, the humanitarian crisis is far from over.

Having to flee home amid conflict with your young children and just the essentials you can carry is unimaginable for many of us. This is the reality for many families in Somalia, who are also living through the country's worst drought in seven decades.