Today marks the launch of the Humanitarian Implementation Plan (HIP2023) emergency response project in Somalia, a significant initiative spearheaded by the Caafimaad Plus Consortium. With the generous support of €10 million from the European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid, the HIP2023 emergency response project aims to address the critical needs of vulnerable populations impacted by conflict, floods, and drought across South Central Somalia.
Running between April 2023 to March 2024, HIP2023 project is a coordinated effort led by five international NGOs led by Action Against Hunger, delivering integrated health, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services across 23 districts in five federal member states.
“The partnership with the European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid comes at a crucial time,” said Dr. Robert Nyanga, Director of the Caafimaad Plus Consortium. “Together with our partners, we are responding swiftly to the compounded effects of conflict, climate disasters, and food insecurity in Somalia.”
The project focuses on at-risk communities, particularly women, children, and internally displaced persons (IDPs), who encounter severe barriers to accessing essential services. It aims to enhance healthcare accessibility, combat malnutrition, and ensure a supply of clean water and proper sanitation in areas most severely affected by drought and conflict.
Caafimaad Plus consortium aligns with the Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) that entails six core programs at all levels, and additional four programs at Regional Hospitals and Referral Health Centers. Additionally, the consortium implements WASH services at health facility level and is a critical player in rapid response to crises developing as a result of displacements, disease outbreaks, and other man-made or natural shocks.
Beyond immediate relief efforts, HIP2023 is committed to strengthening local health systems and enhancing community resilience through strategic partnerships with federal and state governments, UN agencies, and local organizations.
“Our extensive work over the past five years has deepened our insights into these pressing issues. The HIP2023 project embodies our dedication to fostering resilience and driving transformative change,” Dr. Nyanga further emphasized.
Somalia faces a dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by recurring climate disasters, ongoing health challenges, and persistent conflict over the past few years, highlighting the urgent need for international response.
For media inquiries, please contact Ahmed Issack Hussein at aihussein@so-actionagainsthunger.org
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The Caafimaad Plus Consortium, comprising Action Against Hunger (lead), International Medical Corps, Concern Worldwide, SOS Children’s Villages, and Trocaire, along with local partners SHACDO, Lifeline Gedo, and Jubba Foundation, is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Somalia’s most vulnerable populations. The consortium aims to reach over 1.8 million people with lifesaving services.
