The
United States continues to be concerned by the crisis in the Horn of
Africa. Although the famine in Somalia ended earlier this year, more
than two million people in that country still urgently need humanitarian
aid. And the overall humanitarian situation in the region remains
fragile; more than 9 million people in the Horn need assistance.
That's
why today we are announcing an additional $58 million in assistance for
people in the Horn of Africa who are still living with the effects of
conflict, economic challenges and environmental shocks, such as flooding
and drought. The United States is also fighting chronic food insecurity
by helping vulnerable communities diversify and adapt their
livelihoods, improve smallholder agricultural and other efforts so they
can become more resilient.
The United States is proud to be the
largest humanitarian donor to the region. Since 2011 we have provided
over $1.3 billion in emergency assistance for affected populations in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. We will keep working with our
partners and targeting those most in need until every man, woman, and
child has the chance to live healthy lives and realize their potential.
