Safe Access to Clean Water in Somalia

THIS IS THE REALITY FOR MANY DISPLACED FAMILIES IN SOMALIA. Lack of safe, clean water makes all of it worse, especially for children & their mothers. Safe access to clean water shouldn’t be a luxury but for millions in Somalia,…

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Drought & Starvation Strike Somalia

 According to the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), “The humanitarian situation in Somalia has deteriorated rapidly. Unless a massive and urgent scale up of humanitarian assistance takes place in the coming weeks, famine could soon…

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Tailoring Students Switch to Mask-making in Somalia

With generous support of the United Nations Population Fund and the Somalia Ministry of Youth, Mercy-USA for Aid and Development operate the Abdiaziz Youth Center in Mogadishu, Somalia. Empowering Youth with Practical and Marketable Skills Training The center offers free…

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Youth Center in Mogadishu, Somalia

With generous support of the United Nations Population Fund and the Somalia Ministry of Youth, Mercy-USA launched the Abdiaziz Youth Center in Mogadishu, Somalia. Empowering Youth with Practical and Marketable Skills Training The center offers free vocational training to young…

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Removing Barriers to Learning in Somalia

Mercy-USA for Aid and Development with the support of Educate a Child (EAC) and the government of Somalia began a comprehensive education project in Somalia last year to support thousands of students in some of the poorest parts of Somalia….

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Tuberculosis Treatment and Prevention

According the World Health Organization, tuberculosis (TB) is a serious public health problem and is one of the most common communicable diseases in Somalia. Since 1994, Mercy-USA has been undertaking a well-recognized TB treatment and prevention program in Somalia. This…

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Food Aid and Meat Distribution

Mercy-USA periodically provides food and other essential items to Somali families in need during Ramadan and Eid Al Adha, as well as at times of emergency or natural disasters. Your generous charitable gift supports Mercy-USA’s work in Somalia.

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Veterinary Support in Somalia

Mercy-USA offers veterinary support to Somali pastoralists who have been struggling to keep their flocks healthy due to severe conditions caused by drought and war.  Ibrahim Alio, his wife and their 8 kids depend on the success of his flock…

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