Mogadishu, Somalia – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) has rolled out the fourth phase of its Food Security Project in Somalia, aiming to ease the impact of the country’s prolonged drought.
The initiative, launched on Thursday in Mogadishu, will see more than 5,000 tonnes of food distributed to over 800,000 people across drought-hit regions. Beneficiaries include vulnerable families, children, and internally displaced communities struggling with food shortages.
Officials noted that the aid comes at a critical time, as Somalia continues to grapple with the combined effects of climate shocks, displacement, and economic hardship. KSRelief representatives emphasized that the project is not only about addressing immediate hunger but also about reinforcing resilience in communities most affected by recurrent crises.
Somali authorities welcomed the support, describing it as a boost to ongoing humanitarian efforts by both local institutions and international partners. They stressed the importance of sustained collaboration to prevent worsening food insecurity, particularly as the number of people in need of urgent assistance continues to rise.
KSRelief has been a consistent partner in Somalia’s humanitarian response, delivering aid to families facing severe food shortages and working with Somali and international organizations to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
With the latest phase now underway, relief agencies say the project will play a crucial role in alleviating hunger in the short term while complementing broader strategies to build long-term food security across Somalia.