Somalia
Somalia reached a total humanitarian disaster in 2011 when they reached famine alerts after months of drought. Inability by the government to address the humanitarian condition resulted in a mass migration of refugees into neighboring countries.
Conflict with insurgent groups in southern Somalia intensified the famine, leading to 1.4 million IDPs in 2011 alone. In 2012 Somalia made major strides to stabilize the country by successfully ratifying a constitution.
In 2012, Somalia successfully ratified a Constitution after two decades without a central government. The newly ratified constitution has created a framework for popular elections for parliament. Zakat Foundation of America cemented their efforts for the long-term development of Somalia through an office located in Mogadishu which will carry out development and vocational training programs, especially in Southern Somalia.
Latest News from Somalia
ZF Representative Meets with Somali Government in Kenya
For several years, Zakat Foundation of America (ZF) has provided humanitarian support to address the issues facing Somalis and… Continue Reading...
ZF’s Post-Famine Work with Somali Refugees and IDPs
One year after the catastrophic famine crisis, Zakat Foundation of America continues to support the people of Somalia. ZF hopes… Continue Reading...
Water for Somalis
Zakat Foundation of America's water well building project begun to alleviate Somali water shortages. Continue Reading...
Demand for ZF’s Services Grow as Other Relief Agencies Flee Kenyan Refugee Camp
Zakat Foundation of America (ZF) has been working in Kenya's Dadaab camp since the end of July 2011, when refugees left famine-stricken… Continue Reading...
Horn of Africa: In a State of Disarray and Hunger
The Dadaab camp in northeast Kenya was established in the 1990s to accommodate no more than 90,000 refugees. Today, over 450,000… Continue Reading...