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UNICEF in Somalia

UNICEF works in Somalia to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up. Discover UNICEF's work for every child, in Somalia.

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Children in emergencies

UNICEF Somalia/2021

Reoccurring climatic shocks. Conflict. COVID-19. Children growing up in emergencies often bear the biggest brunt. Together with partners, UNICEF Somalia continues to deliver vital, life-saving services and support for every child.

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Hawa together with her colleagues

Meet the heroic community health worker making a difference

Every day without fail, Hawa walks through the dusty pathways of the camp, visiting families and providing them with essential health services and education

A child has her finger marked to show that she received a polio vaccine.

Somalia’s health minister and partners plan to intensify efforts to end 7-year variant poliovirus outbreak

Fetching water in an internally displaced persons camp.

Global deployment of rapid diagnostic tests to boost fight against cholera

Hafsa is a counsellor for women and children in Dollow IDP camps.

Delivering social services at the last mile in Somalia

UNICEF champions social workers providing support to survivors of violence

Amina infront of the class

Building a better future by empowering children

A community mobilizer in Dhusamareeb inspires school going children to embrace good hygiene practices and environmental responsibility.

Six-month-old prematurely born at the Borama Regional Hospital, in an incubator.

‘Better Lives’ programme provides critical health services

Partnership improving lives in Somaliland

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