2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP)

Somalia faces an intensifying humanitarian crisis driven by prolonged drought, conflict, and recurrent disease outbreaks. In 2026, 4.8 million people are estimated to be in need of humanitarian assistance —a reduction of 20 per cent compared to 2025 that reflects stricter needs definition rather than improved conditions. Going forward, the root causes of the crisis need to be addressed through strengthened humanitarian–development–peace nexus approaches, aligned with national priorities and implemented in close collaboration with all partners.