Save the Children in Somalia

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[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

🏥 Yesterday, we handed over the new Bari Regional Health Office in Bosaso to Puntland’s Ministry of Health as part of our work through CHASP III to strengthen health services in Somalia 🇸🇴.

With the support of @Sida and @SwissDevCoop.

🙏 @SwedeninSomalia @SwissEmbassyKE

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

Mumtaaz*, 9, arrived in a displacement camp knowing no one.

Today she has friends, loves maths, and is learning to speak up for children's rights. ✏️

This #DayOfTheGirl: end child marriage, invest in girls' rights.

#EndChildMarriage #Somalia

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

Conflict kept Amal* out of school for four months. Now she is back in class in Hiran, Somalia, and dreams of becoming a doctor. 📚

On #DayOfTheGirl: end child marriage and invest in girls' rights, starting with every girl's right to learn.

Supported by @eu_echo @EU_in_Somalia

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

Today, we celebrate teachers across #Somalia who inspire curiosity, build confidence and create safe spaces for children to learn & thrive.

Thank you for shaping brighter futures, one child at a time.

Happy #WorldTeachersDay!

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

On #WorldTeachersDay: Luul*, 25, is a facilitator at a child-friendly space in Galgaduud, #Somalia.

Ali*, 8, arrived quiet and withdrawn after displacement.

Now he reads, writes, plays football and encourages other children to join in.

[Zamzam Foundation UK @Zamzam_UK]

In Baarey village, Jowhar, Zamzam Foundation & @SaveChildrenSO supported the construction of a 100m embankment along the Shabelle River to help reduce flooding and strengthen protection for families living along the riverbank.

[Somali Peace Line (Tubta Nabadda Soomaaliyeed) @somalipeaceline]

With support from @Ulkoministerio and in partnership with @SaveChildrenSO, SPL implemented the Safe Families activity under the #MFAPROJECT in Dhusamareb, Galmudug State, Somalia.

#SafeFamilies #ChildProtection #Somalia #MFAProject

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

🇩🇰🤝🇸🇴 We welcome Denmark’s additional DKK 10 million to strengthen flood preparedness and climate resilience ahead of #ElNino in #Somalia.

Thank you to @DKinSomalia for supporting communities to protect lives, livelihoods and essential infrastructure.

@DanishMFA @redbarnetdk

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

At least 17 children are among the casualties of the fighting in Baidoa.

Children and health workers must be protected.

We call on all parties to #ProtectChildren and civilians, keep health care safe and allow humanitarian access.

#NotATarget

Read our statement👇

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

4 days.

9 Somali civil society organisations.

1 joint plan for children's rights in Somalia.

🇸🇴🤝🇰🇪 The Kenya-Somalia CSO Learning Exchange closed in Nairobi with shared advocacy priorities and a joint action plan.

With the support of @NorwayInSomalia / @noradno

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

#Somalia: 26,000+ people could face catastrophic hunger in coming months. Nearly 2 million children face acute malnutrition.

Early action can save lives.

https://t.co/qD9cdolUjt

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

Updated #IPC findings:

➡️Millions of Somalis facing high levels of #hunger
➡️Acute malnutrition among children to worsen in coming months
➡️Projected flooding & funding cuts could worsen hunger
➡️Urgent action & resources required to save lives

 🔗 https://t.co/rz71SdE7dj

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

📢Monthly Hum. Update August 26.

Highlights:

➡️El Niño rains to impact 3.4M Somalis
➡️Partners step up El Nino readiness, but gaps remain
➡️Funding shortfalls impact 380 health facilities
➡️@shf_somalia finalising allocations for 41 projects

For more: https://t.co/h1cbLmRpT6

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

A “Super” #ElNiño could push 8 million children across East & Southern Africa into acute hunger by early 2027.

#Somalia is also at risk of El Niño-related flooding. We must act early to protect children.

Read our full statement⤵️
https://t.co/vTTGA9jcZu

[Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance @gavi]

Global health reform is back on the agenda this week at #UNGA81.

But for reform to truly make a difference, health systems must work better for the people actually delivering and relying on care.

Why reaching the last mile needs to be at the centre of global health reform, and the key recommendations @gavi is bringing to the deliberations: https://t.co/1yDathOnpX

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

Every child has the right to grow up safe, protected and at peace ❤️.

🕊️ Peace allows children to learn, play, and grow without fear.

This #InternationalDayOfPeace, we reaffirm our commitment to a world where every child can thrive in safety and dignity.

#PeaceDay

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

🌧️ Somalia faces heightened flood risks this Deyr, with a 90% chance of above-normal rainfall.

For children and families already facing drought, displacement and food insecurity, early action is critical.

#Somalia #Deyr2026 #ElNiño

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

📍 Mogadishu 🇸🇴

The #EU-IMPACT consortium brought government, partners and the private sector together to validate Somalia's new agribusiness curriculum. A step toward market-ready skills and jobs for young people.

With the support of 🇪🇺 @EU_in_Somalia

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

In May 2025, Dalmar* was 15 months old and fighting severe malnutrition.

After 13 days of life-saving care at a Save the Children clinic in #Somalia, he's now healthy, active and always on the move.

[Information Management Center - Puntland @imc_puntland]

📢 @imc_puntland releases the #Deyr 2026 Seasonal Climate Outlook: 81% chance of a very strong El Niño, 65% chance of above-normal rain in central Puntland.

Read the full technical statement: https://t.co/tvbui4IEkZ

#Puntland #Somalia #ClimateOutlook