UN Seeks $1.42 Billion to Address Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
The United Nations has announced a requirement of $1.42 billion to bolster humanitarian efforts in Somalia, where an estimated 5.98 million people will need assistance in 2025, reports 24brussels.
On August 28, 2025, during the launch of its 2025 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) in Somalia, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) revealed that it aims to assist 4.6 million people with a focus on lifesaving and life-sustaining support for those in the greatest need.
The plan outlines a strategy to scale up both development and climate financing, addressing the root causes of humanitarian needs, enhancing resilience, reducing future disaster risks, and adapting to climate change impacts.
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OCHA highlighted that the risks of drought and conflict will be critical in 2025, warning that drier conditions may intensify competition for resources and elevate the risk of disease outbreaks.
The agency noted that conflicts were responsible for 53% of 455,000 new displacements in Somalia, while climate-related shocks were the predominant cause of displacements in 2022 and 2023.
In contrast, the humanitarian situation in Somalia showed slight improvements in 2024 compared to prior years, which had faced extreme challenges including a severe drought from 2020 to 2023 and significant flooding late last year.
