Hiiraan Online
Wednesday, March 09, 2016
MOGADISHU (HOL) – The German government has donated 2.5 million Euros to assist the internally displaced people in the Somali capital, as parts of greater efforts by the government to support vulnerable people in the horn of Africa nation where over a million people, most internally displaced persons (IDPs) continue to live in dire conditions in protracted displacements.
In a statement sent to HOL by the German embassy in Nairobi Wednesday, the donation which was made via Save The Children would support the IDPs that are facing livelihood challenges in the horn of Africa nation which witnessed over two decades of conflict, with the prospects for durable solutions remain remote.
Meanwhile, Germany had played an active in supporting Somalia which is recovering from decades of war in recent years, an efforts aid agencies said continue to inspire more countries and agencies to get involved Somalia’s humanitarian effort.
In addition, the German government had earlier given millions of Euros for sustainable developments aid to empower communities and victims hit by floods in Somalia in series of donation drives to assist Somalis.
In addition, the German government also continues to aid Somali government in different fields including capacity buildings and good governance.
Despite the challenges facing Somalia which is struggling to extend its rule across Somalia, IDPs continue to face risks to their lives and safety as the ongoing anti militants’ offensive which triggered massive civilian displacements across large parts of south and central Somalia.
Women and children remain the group facing exceptional challenges including human rights abuses, sexual and gender violence. IDPs also continue to face extortion and evictions in Mogadishu.