Poverty in Somalia is rooted in civil conflict and limited resources, natural disasters and lack of an active central government. The conflict has emerged between clans for the two basic resources: food and water.

What is wrong with Somalis?

Ongoing armed conflict, insecurity, lack of state protection, and recurring humanitarian crises exposed Somali civilians to serious abuse. There are an estimated 2.6 million internally displaced people (IDPs), many living unassisted and vulnerable to abuse.

Why is Somalia the poorest country in Africa?

Decades of civil war and political fragmentation have made Somalia one of the poorest countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Nearly seven of 10 Somalis live in poverty, the sixth-highest rate in the region.

Why are Somalis starving?

Out of control locust swarms, intense droughts and heavy flooding have decimated crops and the livelihood of Somalis. These factors increase hunger in Somalia by leaving millions of people food insecure.

How is the world helping Somalia?

This assistance includes access to basic health and nutrition services, clean water, protection, shelter and education. Last year, a share of the EUs humanitarian funding allocated to the World Health Organization (WHO) to support its global coronavirus response was used to support Somalias health authorities.

Does Syria suffer from hunger?

Nine in 10 Syrians now live in poverty, with 60 per cent of the population at risk of going hungry this year — the highest number ever in the history of the Syrian conflict. Parents are eating less so they can feed their children, and they are sending them to work instead of school.

How many people are starving in Egypt?

More than a quarter of the Egyptian population live below the poverty line, of which 3.7 million are considered extremely poor and cannot meet their minimum food needs. There are 1.6 million children in Egypt involved in hazardous work; poverty continues to prevent their access to education.