Reference :
V-P-SO-E-01088
Date :
19/04/2026
Caption :
Anod, Sool region. In Somalia, the survival of camels, vital for culture and food security, is under threat as nomads resort to feeding them manually amidst a severe drought.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
Camels are the cornerstone of Somali culture and food security, providing milk, meat, and income for millions of pastoralists. They also serve as the primary store of wealth, used for traditional dowries and the settlement of communal disputes. In a country where camel milk is a daily staple, the sight of nomads "cooking" for their camels to keep them alive underscores the gravity of the current situation. The resilience of these animals, known as the ship of the desert, is being tested to its absolute limit.
Somalia is grappling with the combined weight of conflict and drought, fueling a humanitarian crisis that feels hauntingly familiar. The difference today? The funding that once saved lives is disappearing. Thousands of people are now at risk as donor attention fades.
ICRC Achievements (November 2025 - February 2026):
• Support to Displaced Families: Over 5,000 displaced families in Puntland received cash assistance to cope with conflict and drought impacts.
• Water Access: 5 boreholes rehabilitated in drought-hit regions; equipment provided to local authorities for further water infrastructure repairs.
• Future Plans: Rehabilitate 17 additional boreholes (10 in drought areas, 7 in armed group-controlled zones) and address the needs of displaced populations.
• Health and Nutrition: Enhanced malnutrition screening and treatment for children under five through SRCS clinics and a stabilization center in Kismayo.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
6000x4002
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
