Humanitarian Assistance and Emergency Response
Somalia remains highly vulnerable to recurring humanitarian crises, including drought, flooding, and displacement due to conflict. NASEM provides rapid response interventions by:• Deploying emergency relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas, ensuring timely access to
food, water, and shelter.• Distributing emergency food supplies, essential non-food items (NFI), and medical
assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities.• Coordinating with humanitarian clusters and government agencies to maximize aidefficiency and reach remote areas.
Health and Nutrition
Somalia faces high malnutrition rates, with children under five and pregnant women being the most affected. To address this, NASEM focuses on:• Implementing targeted supplementary feeding programs (TSFP) and outpatient
therapeutic programs (OTP) for acutely malnourished children and mothers.• Expanding maternal and child healthcare services, including antenatal and postnatalcare, immunization, and nutrition counseling.
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Access to clean water and sanitation is critical in Somalia, where waterborne diseases remain a significant threat. NASEM’s WASH initiatives focus on:• Constructing and rehabilitating water catchments, boreholes, and solar-powered water
supply systems to ensure sustainable water access.• Supporting emergency water trucking operations during drought seasons to mitigate
severe water shortages.• Promoting community-led sanitation programs through hygiene awareness campaigns
and the distribution of hygiene kits.• Improving school WASH facilities to enhance health and sanitation among students,particularly adolescent girls
Education and Youth Empowerment
Education is a fundamental right, yet many Somali children remain out of school due to poverty and displacement. To bridge this gap, NASEM provides:• Support for formal and informal education initiatives, including scholarships for
disadvantaged children and youth.• Vocational training programs that equip young people with practical skills in
agriculture, fisheries, tailoring, and digital literacy to foster economic self-sufficiency.• Entrepreneurship programs to empower youth and women through microfinance
initiatives and small-business development training.• Advocacy efforts promoting inclusive education policies that prioritize access formarginalized and displaced communities.
Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention
Women and girls in Somalia are disproportionately affected by gender-based violence (GBV), including forced marriages, domestic violence, and female genital mutilation (FGM). NASEM works to address these issues by:• Implementing community-based awareness campaigns to challenge harmful
traditional practices and advocate for gender equality.• Establishing safe spaces where GBV survivors can access psychosocial support,
medical care, and legal aid services.• Strengthening local protection mechanisms, including referral pathways and survivorcentered case management.• Engaging religious and traditional leaders in conversations about women’s rights andthe need to protect vulnerable groups.
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Somalia’s history of protracted conflict underscores the need for community-driven peace initiatives. NASEM’s approach to peacebuilding includes:• Facilitating inter-clan peace dialogues and reconciliation efforts to address longstanding grievances and foster trust.