Somalia: A Story Of Survival

Somalian offensive to oust al-Shabaab from remaining strongholds

Somalia: A Story Of Survival Somalia currently faces a double threat: terrorism and climate change. The decades-long conflict with the terrorist group al-Shabaab, together with the worst drought in Somalia's history, has driven millions from their homes. But hope remains.
The dangers posed by the terror threat have caused an "unprecedented" wave of mass migration. Desperate, hungry families are fleeing to camps seeking aid. The desperation is compounded by the impending threat of climate change, causing vegetation and livestock to dry up. Agricultural workers are now forced to flee to cities and rely on humanitarian aid. Adam Abdelmoula, UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator Somalia, says that the drought has transformed Somalia's landscape: "When I was here in Somalia over 20 years ago, 66% of the Somali territory was covered in vegetation. Today, that percentage is 17%." The people of Somalia, and especially the women, are "very resilient", says Pamela Wasonga, Nutrition Co-ordinator at TrĂ³caire. Uprooting themselves and their families to search for safety, "they are still holding onto hope that tomorrow will be better." For many, a better tomorrow lies in education. 15 year-old Hinda Farah is determined to finish school to help her family gain a better life. Education, for Hinda and many other Somali girls, "is a source of pride."
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