WHAT WE DO
The humanitarian crisis in Somalia, characterized by both natural and man-made factors, is one of the most complex and longstanding emergencies in the world. Due to decades of poverty, marginalization, armed violence, insecurity, political instability, natural hazards and lack of development, the humanitarian situation remains critical in the country.
Recurrent climatic shocks have been devastating for Somali communities and continue to drive displacement, while ongoing conflict impacts protection and human rights, reduces resilience and hinders access to basic services. Furthermore, Somalia is a key source, transit and, to some extent, destination country for irregular migratory flows due to porous borders, including one of the largest sea borders in Africa. Every year, the thousands of Somalis who make hazardous journeys along regional migration routes are exposed to severe protection risks.
"Established in 2006, IOM Somalia has set a strong record on the delivery of frontline services to crisis-affected populations, while steadily developing models and partnerships for longer term recovery and migration governance.
To address overall migration challenges in Somalia, IOM works closely with the Federal Government of Somalia, regional authorities, the UN, donor governments and civil society by implementing programmes through three pillars:
- Preparedness and humanitarian response
- Long term recovery and durable solutions
- Migration governance and development
With over 450 staff, IOM Somalia operates from a newly constructed main office in Mogadishu, seven field offices and eight satellite offices, as well as the Nairobi Support Office in Kenya.