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UNICEF fears that 2008 could be the worst-ever year for Somalia’s 4 million children. Malnutrition is above the emergency threshold and increasing.

UNICEF’s appeal for $48 million for its 2008 programs has yet to receive any contributions. At least half the 110 nutritional feeding programs will have to close by the end of March unless new funds arrive immediately.

UNICEF is urgently seeking $5.8 million to treat children at risk in Somalia.
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4 responses // Humanitarian crisis in Somalia

  • UNICEF can't be the only organization providing aid to the people of Somalia. Where is all of the U.S. federal aid that is sent overseas going???
    JJWalker2
  • I found this on the state department's website:

    "U.S. assistance to a prospective Somali government is also constrained by the country’s outstanding arrears on its debt, which causes Somalia to fall under statutory provisions that restrict U.S. aid. Somalia’s debt to the United States is approximately $608 million, with $495 million in arrears since 1989. The Horn of Africa Act does permit certain kinds of assistance to Somalia, but requires it to be funneled through private voluntary organizations and certain international organizations."
    BlueDotProdux
  • This is so sad. It's always the children who seem to suffer the most.
    mirimysweet
  • Couldn't agree more. It is the innocent who suffer. Maybe if we hadn't poured so much money into death and destruction over the last 7 years. Makes me ill.
    iamforchange

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