Somalia | A new emergency vessel will save lives and support fisheries in Somalia
29/03/2023
Captain Andy gives training on how to navigate the vessel distributed by FAO in Kismayo Port, Jubaland, Somalia, on 30 March 2023.
Somalia | Helping rural communities cope with drought
13/03/2023
Livestock grazing in Farmala village in Saraar region, Somaliland on 14 March 2023. Thanks to the Government of the Netherlands, FAO supports rural families in Somaliland to improve food security and nutrition, as well as the capacity of rural households to withstand and adapt to shocks.
Somalia | Improving water management for rural communities
24/02/2023
An excavator digs in preparation for pipe installation in Iskushuban, Somalia.
Somalia | Constructing climate-smart water harvesting systems for rural communities
21/12/2022
A construction worker measures the wall in Faaqato, Abudwaq, Galmudug, Somalia on 22 December 2022. FAO supports vulnerable communities in Somalia to enhance smallholder agriculture and livestock production through climate-resilient and shock-informed anticipatory action by maximizing and diversifying farmers’ production in anticipation of a drought.
Promoting inclusive action in peacebuilding
15/12/2022
Ibrahim Mohamed, team leader, poses for a photograph in Buufow, Marka, Lower Shabelle, Somalia, on 16 December 2022. In partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with the support of the United Nations Peace Building Fund, FAO is working towards reducing inter-communal tension over natural resources in Marka District.
Somalia | Supporting Vulnerable Families with Cash to Cushion them from the Impact of Drought
13/12/2022
FAO staff member, Mohamed Ahmed Garow, inspects the contour bunds in Salaxley, Puntland, Somalia on 14 December 2022. FAO and government of Germany work together to assist rural communities in Somalia affected by the drought, ensuring that they receive immediate cash transfers to access food and other basic needs. Project code: OSRO/GLO/115/GER
Somalia | FAO’s cash transfers - a lifeline for drought-affected families
22/11/2022
Fadumo Sha'ban, mother of 12 children, talks with her friend inside her home in Howday, Luuq, Jubaland, Somalia on 23 November 2022. With support from the Government of the United States of America, FAO is bringing lifesaving emergency assistance to drought-affected rural communities in Somalia.
Somaliland | Strengthening livelihoods and resilience in Somaliland
11/09/2022
Zeyneb, a FAO beneficiary, shows off some of her harvest in Ceelsame village, Somaliland on 12 September 2022. FAO supports several agricultural and livestock programmes in Togdheer region, Somaliland, which train farmers and pastoralists on various methods to better cope with and withstand the effects of drought in the region.
Somaliland | Building food-system resilience in protracted crises (FNS-REPRO)
06/09/2022
Fodder processing machinery is put into storage in the Sool region of Somaliland, on 7 September 2022. FAO helps rural communities build resilient livelihoods and food systems.
Somalia | Reducing Flood Risks in Beletweyne district
12/04/2022
The farm of Hassan Nor Osman, 54 years old, in Hoodley village, Beletweyne, Somalia, 13 April 2022. He says, "I am a farmer from Hodley village -- an old man. Every year the fields used to flood, but now FAO has built a dam in our village. I am happy now and grateful to FAO."