Drought in Africa Increasing - Somalia is Hit Hard

Somalia is in Shambles Amid Drought 

Erin Worley

March 5, 2017 

Several countries in Africa are going through a devastating drought. Despite the strides made by its newly democratically elected president, Somalia is being hit the hardest of all. In this country of less than 13 million, 6.2 million are in danger of starvation. 

As families are struggling to relocate to areas with clean water or a food supply, their children and elderly are dying during the trek. This situation has been declared a national disaster, but with so many dying and millions on the verge of death, starvation, and malnourishment, this national disaster is deserving of international attention. 

The current aid agencies in Somalia are overwhelmed by the amount of people rushing into the capital in search of food or water. 

The United Nations and the World Food Program are both appealing for millions of dollars in humanitarian aid and assistance, but the problem is here and time is of the essence. 

Somalia has already seen mass casualties from famines and droughts in past years. The internationally community cannot stand by and continue to let this happen time and time again. It's time to take a stand and take back Somalia. 

International agencies need to come together not only to improve the current conditions, but also to improve future conditions. We are no longer a world of isolated nations, but one interdependent web of humans, and taking care of each other is part of our moral duty.