SOMALIA

Emergency response achievements in
2015
The early warning about the El Niño weather
system enabled UNICEF and partners to preposition
supplies in advance of the heavy rains in the south.
Hiraan, Lower Juba, Middle Juba and Middle
Shabelle were the most affected regions.
Displaced persons
In response to the refugee/returnee situation as a
result of the crisis in Yemen, UNICEF provided basic
nutrition services in reception areas.
UNICEF increased its response in Internally Displaced
Persons camps, but gaps in implementation and
response capacity remain. Military operations
have triggered new displacements in parts of
South Central Somalia and internally displaced
populations were further affected by forced
evictions.
Following military offensives by the African Union
Mission in Somalia, UNICEF ensured that a package
of basic lifesaving interventions was provided in
newly accessible areas. Overall, implementation
remains challenged by limited humanitarian access
and funding shortfalls, while the urgent needs of
women and children continue to increase.
Clusters
The operational capacity of the UNICEF-led Clusters
continues, with a network of 130 partners for WASH
and Nutrition, 70 partners for Education and close
to 50 partners in the Child Protection Sub-Cluster.
A network of Somalia-based Cluster focal points
ensures access to information, coordination and
interventions in hard-to-reach and inaccessible
areas.
The Nutrition Cluster reached 219,809 beneficiaries
with lifesaving nutritional support and delivered
‘Nutrition in Emergencies’ training in Somaliland
and Central South Somalia.
WASH Cluster partners supported 907,000 people
with temporary and/or sustainable access to safe
water; and 137,000 people with access to sanitation
facilities; 356,000 beneficiaries with essential
lifesaving items.
The Education Cluster supported 44,000 children
with emergency education provisions, of which
over 25,000 (46 per cent girls) were supported by
UNICEF.
In 2015, the Child Protection Sub-Cluster assisted
31,758 beneficiaries (12,098 women/girls; 19,660
884 men/boys) with family tracing and reunification,
including interim care; psychosocial support;
material assistance; and legal aid.
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