HIGHLIGHTS
More than 1 million people are experiencing acute food insecurity; the majority are IDPs
Drought conditions in northern Somalia exacerbate food insecurity
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
More than 1 million people will likely experience acute food insecurity in Somalia between February and June. Drought conditions in northern areas of the country have contributed to deteriorating food security, with 385,000 people in Puntland and Somaliland areas experiencing acute food insecurity. The UN is appealing for $105 million to provide assistance to drought-affected populations in northern Somalia.
The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) plans to release $11 million to support humanitarian interventions in northern Somalia where drought conditions are increasing needs. In northern areas, 1.7 million people require humanitarian support, including emergency food assistance. CERF funding will support multiple humanitarian sectors, including health and nutrition interventions.
The U.S. Government (USG) remains the leading humanitarian donor to Somalia during FY 2015 and 2016, having provided more than $240 million in humanitarian assistance to date.