Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Canada is supporting Adventist Development and Relief Agency Somalia with a nine month humanitarian response project in the Coastal areas of Jariiban District in Mudug region of Somalia.
Somalia is facing the worst drought in the last 40 years. The unprecedented failure of six consecutive rainy seasons, as well as persistent conflict, displacement, and high food prices, are impacting nearly half of Somalia’s population. This has led to loss of life, severe damage to livelihoods and declining livestock holdings and overall food security.
April to June 2024, the villages along the coastal strip of Jariiban district are experiencing IPC 3+ despite improved food security outcomes in other locations. Out of the district’s population estimated at 94,985 people, the affected coastal trip hosts an estimated 20% of the population (approximately 18,997 people) who are in severe food crisis.
In response to these challenges, ADRA Somalia will provide eight monthly cash transfers of CAD $108 per household. 891 of the most vulnerable households (7,128 individuals) will be targeted by this assistance. 89 of these households are displaced and 642 are vulnerable host households.