Thandiwe Sibonokuhle Buhlebenkosi Ngwenya

Humanitarian Access, Protection of Civilians, Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeper, Peacebuilder, Writer, Ubuntu, MWF. P!nk fan. I couldn't be ordinary even if I tried.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

In Zimbabwe, the forecasts are in. Prolonged dry spells are coming. El Niño is bearing down.

$4M from UN’s Global Emergency Fund CERF for anticipatory action will help get food, health and nutrition in before the drought arrives, not after it destroys.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

In Baidoa, Somalia, cuts are biting and the Strait of Hormuz closure is driving costs up fast. Partners like @MSF are forced to make even harder choices about who to help.

We need to get more support to extraordinary humanitarians like Dr. Asma.

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Local communities are always the first responders, sharing what little they have with those forced to flee. But it is not enough.

In Malakal, Akobo and Juba, people told me the same thing: South Sudan needs peace – and many need food, shelter and support now.

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

Drought conditions are escalating in #Somalia.

In the north, families are abandoning their villages, in search of water & pasture.

People in Puntland State told @OCHASom the challenges they face. Because of funding cuts, they are not getting the assistance they urgently need.

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

Drought conditions are driving Somalis out of their villages in search of survival.

In displacement sites, new arrivals face even greater hardship.

Immediate, life-saving assistance is critical.

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

Violence against women and girls increases in crises.

But funding cuts are slashing the work that keeps them safe.

This #16Days, join us in saying:

‼️#NoExcuse for gender-based violence.
‼️#NoExcuse for letting life-saving support disappear.

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

🚨 Severe drought conditions are pushing #Somali communities to the brink.

‘We have not received rain for 4 seasons,’ said Hassan.

‘If [we] do not receive immediate assistance, the situation could degenerate into disaster.’

🔗 Story: https://t.co/ucfMpEKeyQ

[Tom Fletcher @UNReliefChief]

Poor rains, rising hunger and funding cuts are pushing millions to the brink in Somalia.
 
I've allocated $10M from @UNCERF for early action – to protect people before drought becomes catastrophe.
 
Food. Water. Health. Critical to reach people in the hardest-hit areas.

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

‘When wells run dry: #Somali families face hunger as funding falls’

Drought has deepened in north & east after failed rains. Many families now face worsening hunger.

#Humanitarians are struggling to meet growing needs due to global funding cuts.

More👇🏿
https://t.co/zbYnEXgbdD

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

Malnourished Palestinian children and critically ill patients are among the tens of thousands of people forced to walk south for many hours as Israel invades Gaza City.

🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/3Zg6YEK6YX

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

The UN General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address its annual gathering of world leaders next week by video link after the US refused to grant him a visa to travel to New York.

🔗: https://t.co/aZdmmeCdXA

[OCHA Funds @OCHAFunds]

In Somalia, persistent dry seasons have led to drought conditions and exacerbated the humanitarian crisis.

With support from donors like @KuwaitFund🇰🇼, @UNOCHA is working with partners to improve community access to water and essential health services.

#ActForHumanity

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

Drought conditions are deepening in northern & eastern regions.

Failed rains, water scarcity, lack of pasture, limited services are pushing people to the brink.

2.5M people impacted, 887K in 16 severely affected districts.

Partners need to urgently scale up #humanitarian aid.

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

Humanitarians come from all backgrounds but they all have one goal: to help others in their most difficult times.

No matter where. No matter what.

[International Medical Corps @IMC_Worldwide]

With funding from @shf_somalia, our teams installed a borehole, water kiosks and latrines in Buulaley village, Somalia, providing clean, safe water to families affected by drought and conflict.

[Somalia Humanitarian Fund @shf_somalia]

Why are OCHA’s humanitarian funds like @SHF_Somalia a game-changer for humanitarian aid?

In 2024, the funds helped advance:

🌍 Innovation in the aid system
💙 Inclusivity
⚡ Acting earlier and faster
📍 Access to aid
🤝 Complementarity between funds

👇 Swipe to see hoWhy are OCHA’s humanitarian funds like @SHF_Somalia a game-changer for humanitarian aid?

In 2024, the funds helped advance:

🌍 Innovation in the aid system
💙 Inclusivity
⚡ Acting earlier and faster
📍 Access to aid
🤝 Complementarity between funds

👇 Swipe to see hoWhy are OCHA’s humanitarian funds like @SHF_Somalia a game-changer for humanitarian aid?

In 2024, the funds helped advance:

🌍 Innovation in the aid system
💙 Inclusivity
⚡ Acting earlier and faster
📍 Access to aid
🤝 Complementarity between funds

👇 Swipe to see hoWhy are OCHA’s humanitarian funds like @SHF_Somalia a game-changer for humanitarian aid?

In 2024, the funds helped advance:

🌍 Innovation in the aid system
💙 Inclusivity
⚡ Acting earlier and faster
📍 Access to aid
🤝 Complementarity between funds

👇 Swipe to see hoWhy are OCHA’s humanitarian funds like @SHF_Somalia a game-changer for humanitarian aid?

In 2024, the funds helped advance:

🌍 Innovation in the aid system
💙 Inclusivity
⚡ Acting earlier and faster
📍 Access to aid
🤝 Complementarity between funds

👇 Swipe to see hoWhy are OCHA’s humanitarian funds like @SHF_Somalia a game-changer for humanitarian aid?

In 2024, the funds helped advance:

🌍 Innovation in the aid system
💙 Inclusivity
⚡ Acting earlier and faster
📍 Access to aid
🤝 Complementarity between funds

👇 Swipe to see how

[Somalia Humanitarian Fund @shf_somalia]

In 2024, @SHF_Somalia allocated $33M to assist 1.2M people impacted by drought, floods and displacement - prioritizing #anticipatoryaction and communities in remote areas.

This lifesaving work is only possible thanks to donors like @KuwaitFund. Shukran!

[Thandiwe Sibonokuhle Buhlebenkosi Ngwenya @tandiliscious]

@McDonaldGurura Thank you colleagues.

[Somalia Humanitarian Fund @shf_somalia]

📸Highlights from the borehole handover in Buulaley village, where the community marked a major milestone!

With @SHF_Somalia's support, @IMC_Worldwide built a borehole for the rural village that once relied on rainwater—bringing sustainable water to 14K+ people in Galkacyo S.

[IOC MEDIA @iocmedia]

The elections results are in!
Kirsty Coventry (@KirstyCoventry) elected IOC President, the first female President in IOC history.