Ritz

Community Engagement focal point @UNOCHA_ROSEA, mother, optimist, listener ... 'Communication must be HOT - Honest, Open & Two-way' .

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

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90-yr old Mohamed Obare has never seen such a drought. He arrived with his family of 11 in Badbaado IDP camp in Nov. from El’ad, after losing 65 of 70 cows.

“I've been reduced to waiting for assistance & handouts from neighbours, friends. It is the worst situation to be in”

[Caren Wakoli @WakoliCaren]

I had the singular of receiving and interviewing @MaEllenSirleaf this afternoon!

[Joyce Msuya @JoyceMsuya]

Climate change does not act in isolation.

Combined with vulnerability, climate change pushes people to the margins of survival.

On #IWD2022, let's talk about the linkages between women’s empowerment and effective #ClimateAction: https://t.co/3btY0ALt14

Via @UN_Women

[UNICEF Somalia @unicefsomalia]

This 75yr old grandmother used to live with her family & livestock in Ufurow, #Somalia. Today, she lives alone in a tent near Dollow town. Insecurity & drought has taken the cattle & split the family. “This is the worst drought I remember in my lifetime," she said.

[SODMA Somalia @SoDMA_Somalia]

Today The Deputy Prime Minister, @KhadarGulaid has unveiled King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center @KSRelief_EN project Support for the food program of 42,360 beneficiaries to Families effected by the #droughts #Somalia

[UNICEF Africa @UNICEFAfrica]

#Children in the Horn of Africa are struggling to survive amidst an ongoing #climatemergency & drought, the worst in the last 40 years. Despite efforts to reduce risks, #climatechange continues to push families to their limit. @UNICEF needs help to deliver #ForEveryChild

[Malene Kamp Jensen @mkampjensen]

Halima gave birth to a beautiful baby boy yesterday in Dollow, #Somalia. Halima is beaming with pride of her first born yet full of worry. Drought has claimed the family’s livestock and three of Halima’s siblings. “All I wish for my son is to survive.”

#HornOfAfrica drought

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

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About 15K newly arrived IDPs live in Qansahaley, Kabaasa, Qurdubay sites in Doolow incl. 2,772 displaced by #drought & #conflict from #Ethiopia.

They share water/sanitation, meals, health facilities.

#Drought is worsening, more support is needed to meet increasing needs.

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

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Rahima Hassan, 19-year-old mother of 3, has lived in Qansahaley #IDP settlement in Doolow, Gedo region, #Somalia for 2 months.

Her family left Qansax Dheere district, Bay region, after losing crops over 2 dry seasons. They depend on aid agencies & other IDPs for livelihood.

[Ritz @maingirita]

@Tapiwagomo happy birthday sir!

[Ritz @maingirita]

@HonAbdirahman15 @WFPSomalia @UNHCRSom @WHOSom @NRC_EAY @DRCDDGsom @alightsomalia @IOM_Somalia @unicefsomalia

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

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Since 1 Jan, 100+ #displaced #Somali families arrived in Dhobley; 3K people since Oct 21 when #drought hit #Jubaland

The #IDPs need
🔺non-food items
🔺water
🔺food
🔺medical assistance

Partners are providing cash, NFIs, water, hygiene assistance, but more support is needed

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

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Since 1 Jan, 100+ #displaced #Somali families arrived in Dhobley; 3K people since Oct 21 when #drought hit #Jubaland

The #IDPs need
🔺non-food items
🔺water
🔺food
🔺medical assistance

Partners are providing cash, NFIs, water, hygiene assistance, but more support is needed

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

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After trekking 14 days & losing their livelihoods, 6 families displaced by #drought arrived in Dhobley, #Jubaland, on 10 Jan from Middle Juba region.

One family had only 3 cows after losing 80, another lost all 40. They spent a cold night under trees awaiting assistance.

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

📢December 2021 @OCHASom Humanitarian Bulletin is out!

Highlights:
✔️ 2022 #Humanitarian Response Plan for #Somalia released
✔️ #Drought getting worse across Somalia
✔️ Funding allocations in 2021
✔️ First #UN mission to Ceel Waaq in 6 years

Read more👉https://t.co/f2CDfSnoc4

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

.@ianmcridley Head of Office @OCHASomalia explains how #drought has impacted people in #Somalia and appeals to donors & partners to urgently support ongoing efforts to mitigate the dire situation.
Watch full interview➡️https://t.co/JcJ2R9ze7R

#InvestInHumanity
@UNOCHA @trocaire

[Adam Abdelmoula @adam_abdelmoula]

Visited #Garbahaarey today and met with the Governor and #IDP reps. The situation is very dire. All interlocutors confirmed that the current wave of #drought has not been seen since 1974. Families lost entire livelihoods. Action is needed now to prevent further loss of life.

[Adam Abdelmoula @adam_abdelmoula]

The woman on my right lost 200 goats, 2 camels and a donkey to the #drought. She & her children are now sheltering under a tree in #Garbagaarey. There are many like her across #Somalia’s hardest hit regions. Urgent support & #climate adaptation interventions are needed.

[Ritz @maingirita]

@treeshy @IamVictorMugo beans on my plate all the time! very #goodFood4All

[Patt Onyango @treeshy]

Beans are truly affordable food! We love to see it our plates. How often do you eat beans @IamVictorMugo

[Ritz @maingirita]

@inakasiita1 Good job Irene!