Somalia Humanitarian Agencies Warn Of Funding Gaps

Sunday 18th January 2026

By inAfrika Newsroom

Somalia humanitarian funding gap concerns intensified this week as aid agencies warned that rising needs are outpacing available resources.

Officials said displacement, food insecurity, and health pressures remain widespread despite some improvement in rainfall. Funding shortfalls have forced agencies to scale back programmes in nutrition, health, and water services.

Aid groups stressed that early funding reduces long-term costs, but donor fatigue and competing global crises have constrained pledges. Access challenges linked to insecurity also increase delivery costs.

Communities reported reduced ration sizes and fewer outreach services. Health workers warned that underfunding increases vulnerability to disease outbreaks.

Next steps for Somalia humanitarian funding gap

Agencies are expected to intensify donor engagement and prioritise life-saving interventions.

Why it matters

Humanitarian gaps increase suffering, displacement, and instability in the Horn of Africa.