Drought crisis; UNHCR has urgently appealed for alternative solutions to curb drought in parts of the Horn of Africa.
Notably, the drought has signalled a reminder of the devastating impact of the global climate crisis.
Giving a full image of the situation, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is appealing for urgent support to help displaced people and local host communities affected by the harsh drought conditions in the Horn of Africa.
Drought has made Water sources dry up leading to the death of livestock and the drying of crops at large. Thus, giving residents sleepless nights in the region.
On the other hand, Food shortages have been identified as the demand whereby commodity prices have gone high due to the Moscow war in Ukraine.
The cost of food including grain and cereal typically has risen. Food ration cuts for refugees are also imminent as humanitarian needs multiply around the world, while funding struggles to keep pace.
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Giving point of view, an estimated report shows that 18.4 million people in the Horn of Africa, now face severe hunger.
Furthermore, hundreds of thousands of people have also been forced to flee their homes in search of life-saving aid in other areas.
Significantly, more than 800,000 people in Somalia have been internally displaced and nearly 16,000 have crossed the border into Ethiopia due to a search for water and food as well.
The analysis conducted among refugees in Somalia by UNHCR has also found that people with specific needs are highly affected and the situation is expected to deteriorate further as the drought is set to continue in the coming months.
In order to deliver life-saving assistance and protection to about 1.5 million refugees, internally displaced people, and local host communities affected by the drought in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia, the UNHCR is greatly appealing for US $ 42.6 million.
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Additionally, the appeal will cover critical humanitarian needs in refugee and IDP settlements until the end of the year including water, sanitation facilities, nutrition, healthcare, and protection.
Also, UNHCR seeks to provide cash assistance for those most vulnerable, enabling them to significantly meet their needs, and specific support for women, girls, and children.
Finally, UNHCR will also work hand in hand with national authorities in the three countries to strengthen border monitoring activities and ensure that newly arrived refugees.
