IOM Somalia Mission

IOM Somalia Mission

Access to clean water and sanitation for the displaced communities in Baidoa
Access to clean water and sanitation for the displaced communities in Baidoa
In Baidoa, displaced families share their journey from rural hardship to urban resilience. Through the Baidoa Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Services Project, over 420,000 residents now have rel...
World Environment Day: How Solar-Powered Systems Are Building Resilience in Somalia
World Environment Day: How Solar-Powered Systems Are Building Resilience in Somalia
In Belet Weyne, Somalia, a solar-powered water system is helping communities adapt to climate change while protecting the environment. Thanks to a 30-kWh solar-powered pump installed by IOM, farme...
Usheeg Platform: Stay Informed with Free, Trusted Information
Usheeg Platform: Stay Informed with Free, Trusted Information
Are you in Somalia and need reliable information but don’t have internet access? Usheeg provides free, verified information directly to any phone — GSM or smartphone. Get access to: ✅ Real-time ma...
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Barwaqo’s Story
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Barwaqo’s Story
Barwaqo Mahmud left Somalia in search of a better future, traveling through the harsh Libyan desert with hopes of reaching Europe. But after facing difficult realities along the journey, she chose ...
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Mohamed’s Story
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Mohamed’s Story
Driven by the hope of finding a better life in Europe, Mohamed Ahmed left Somalia and traveled through the dangerous Libyan desert migration route. But after facing harsh realities along the journe...
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Suldan’s Story
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Suldan’s Story
Suldan Ahmed left Somalia in search of a better future, traveling across seas and through dangerous migration routes from Bosaso to Yemen, Sudan, and eventually Libya. After spending five difficul...
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Amina’s Story
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Amina’s Story
Amina Ahmed Dahir left Somalia hoping to build a better future in Europe. Instead, she endured unimaginable hardship crossing the Libyan desert — walking for days without food or water before being...
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Mohamed’s Story
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Mohamed’s Story
Driven by the hope of finding a better life in Europe, Mohamed Ahmed left Somalia and traveled through the dangerous Libyan desert migration route. But after facing harsh realities along the journe...
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Barwaqo’s Story
From Migration to Entrepreneurship: Barwaqo’s Story
Barwaqo Mahmud left Somalia in search of a better future, traveling through the harsh Libyan desert with hopes of reaching Europe. But after facing difficult realities along the journey, she chose ...
Safer Meat, Stronger Communities: Kaharey’s New Slaughterhouse
Safer Meat, Stronger Communities: Kaharey’s New Slaughterhouse
In Kaharey Displacement Camp in Doolow, displaced families and local meat vendors faced daily health and sanitation challenges due to the lack of a proper slaughterhouse. Meat was exposed to harsh ...
From Drought to Hope: Somali Women Rebuild Through a Shared Tuk Tuk
From Drought to Hope: Somali Women Rebuild Through a Shared Tuk Tuk
After losing all their livestock to drought, displaced families in Doolow, Somalia, were forced to leave everything behind and start over in Kaharey displacement site. With support from IOM and th...
Drought and Displacement in Somalia: A Growing Humanitarian Crisis
Drought and Displacement in Somalia: A Growing Humanitarian Crisis
In early 2026, drought caused 75% of new displacements in the most affected districts of Baydhabo, Dayniile, Kaxda, Diinsoor, and Doolow. As displacement rises, overstretched cities face growing p...
Formation of Community Security Committee 2
Formation of Community Security Committee  2
Formation of Community Security Committee (CSCs)- Qandala. Supported by FCDO and Denmark Following successful security operations and renewed calm in Qandala, the community is now at the centre ...
Protection and GBV Response
Protection and GBV Response
Protection and GBV Response in Harardheere District Supported by FCDO, Denmark In Haradheere, a coastal town in Galmudug, communities are taking bold steps to protect women and girls and strength...
Inter ministerial Consultation in Qandala
Inter ministerial Consultation in Qandala
Inter-ministerial Consultation Supported by FCDO and Denmark The inter‑ministerial consultation marked the official launch of the Rapid Stabilization Support to Somalia in Puntland. The session b...
Awareness Campaign on Drug and substance abuse in Bahdo
Awareness Campaign on Drug and substance abuse in Bahdo
Awareness Campaign on Drug and substance abuse Supported by FCDO and Denmark In Bahdo, a newly recovered district in Galmudug, communities are coming together to confront one of the most pressing ...