Mogadishu, Somalia – In the face of declining global humanitarian funding, the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has reaffirmed its critical role in supporting the country’s most vulnerable populations by delivering essential relief assistance throughout June.
SoDMA provided direct food aid to 355 households facing acute food insecurity across hard-hit regions. Additionally, in a nationwide effort tied to the Eid al-Adha holiday, the agency coordinated the distribution of sacrificial meat to more than 148,040 families, ensuring that even the most underserved communities could take part in the festivities.
The large-scale meat distribution was carried out in collaboration with partner organizations, civil society actors, and regional authorities, demonstrating SoDMA’s growing coordination capacity and logistical reach. The operation spanned multiple federal member states, including hard-to-reach areas affected by conflict, drought, and displacement.
SoDMA’s achievements come amid a sharp decline in international humanitarian funding, which has left many aid agencies struggling to meet growing needs fueled by prolonged drought, floods, and conflict. According to the UN, Somalia remains one of the world’s most fragile humanitarian contexts, with millions dependent on external assistance for survival.
As the climate crisis and security challenges continue to compound vulnerabilities, SoDMA has called for increased domestic and international support to sustain ongoing operations and build long-term resilience within Somali communities.
In the past year, the agency has stepped up its role in crisis response, emergency preparedness, and recovery efforts — proving to be a lifeline for thousands when global solidarity is at risk of faltering.