Somalia's Silent Suffering: A Drought of Devastating Proportions

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Somalia due to severe drought and its impacts on the population.

This week we turn our attention to a situation that just a few years ago, would have dominated world headlines and moved the world to action, yet today is hardly mentioned by the world’s news media–the devastating humanitarian crisis in Somalia, where over 6 million people are facing acute food insecurity. We take a look at the human impacts—widespread displacement, child malnutrition, school closures, water shortages, and increased risks to women and girls—and outline current humanitarian responses, funding shortfalls, and the role of climate change. As always, we then turn to see where we might focus our intentions and prayers. Intentions and prayers start at 15 minutes 59 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the mass humanitarian crisis that’s occurring in Somalia as a result of prolonged drought, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all Somalis will be guided in the impossible decisions they must take each day, between skipping meals, drinking from unclean water sources, consuming seed stocks meant for future planting, and selling off any remaining assets. Please join us in holding this. Donations Aid agencies and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ellen Bintz, Clive Johnson

Topics covered

• humanitarian crisis
• food insecurity
• climate change
• drought
• displacement
• child malnutrition

Keywords

• Somalia
• drought
• humanitarian crisis
• food insecurity
• climate change
• displacement
• malnutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Action Against Hunger, ADRA

Places: Somalia

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