Somalia: where help is needed now
Somalia: the HelpMap currently tracks 28 active events here, 1 of them critical. The main type is: Armed conflict. People reported in need: 575,740. Humanitarian appeals request $16,210,841; $4,775,344 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Somalia: 26, of which 0 are open.
Active events in Somalia
| Event | Main type | Level | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed conflict: Bay, Somalia51 violent events, 545 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Critical | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Somalia: humanitarian crisis6 million people in need (2025) | Humanitarian crisis | Serious | Dec 31, 2024 | OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger) |
| Armed conflict: Hiraan, Somalia26 violent events, 32 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Lower Shabelle, Somalia148 violent events, 61 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Serious | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Somalia - Complex EmergencyCHF 15,000,000 requested | Humanitarian crisis | Notable | Sep 26, 2025 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Somalia - Cholera OutbreakCHF 241,433 requested | Disease outbreak | Notable | Oct 22, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Somalia Insect Infestation sEAPCHF 218,971 requested | Other emergency | Notable | Jul 27, 2026 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Somalia - Cholera sEAPCHF 219,904 requested | Disease outbreak | Notable | Jun 25, 2025 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Somalia - Drought EAPCHF 530,533 requested | Drought | Notable | Aug 16, 2024 | IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent) |
| Armed conflict: Awdal, Somalia21 violent events, 2 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Banadir, Somalia34 violent events, 11 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Bari, Somalia29 violent events, 6 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Galgaduud, Somalia18 violent events, 8 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Gedo, Somalia8 violent events, 1 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Lower Juba, Somalia29 violent events, 2 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Middle Juba, Somalia10 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Middle Shabelle, Somalia24 violent events, 11 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Mudug, Somalia10 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Nugaal, Somalia2 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Sanaag, Somalia2 violent events, 1 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Sool, Somalia3 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Togdheer, Somalia7 violent events, 3 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Oct 31, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Armed conflict: Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia3 violent events, 1 reported deaths in October 2026 | Armed conflict | Notable | Nov 1, 2026 | ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI |
| Somalia: Cholera Outbreak - 2016-2026EP-2016-000053-SOM | Disease outbreak | Notable | Apr 29, 2016 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Somalia: Dengue Outbreak - Feb 2026EP-2026-000039-SOM | Disease outbreak | Notable | Feb 1, 2026 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Somalia: Diphtheria Outbreak - Jul 2025EP-2025-000142-SOM | Disease outbreak | Notable | Jul 31, 2025 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Somalia: Drought - 2015-2026DR-2015-000134-SOM | Drought | Notable | Jun 9, 2015 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
| Somalia: Measles Outbreak - 2016-2026EP-2016-000131-SOM | Disease outbreak | Notable | Dec 13, 2016 | ReliefWeb (UN OCHA) |
Aid kits likely needed estimate
HelpMap estimate from the type and severity of the events — not a published request.
Published aid-kit requests for Somalia
| ID | Kit and place | Requested by | Quantity | Published | Deadline | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN-1314 | Hygiene kitBeledweyne, Hiraan, SomaliaRFQ – EPC_SNFI Procurement of 3,000 Standardized Hygiene Kits – Beledweyne (IOM Somalia)Items requestedStandardized hygiene kits (contents not shown on page) | UN agency · RFQ | 3,000 | Nov 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1272 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitBeledweyne – four IDP camps, SomaliaSupply of Dignity Kits with Essential Hygiene and Personal Care Items – 4 IDP camps, BeledweyneItems requestedReusable sanitary pads; underwear; bathing soap; laundry soap; toothbrush; toothpaste; shampoo; body lotion; hair comb; coconut oil; hand-washing powder; Somali dresses (Dirac, Googorad, Garbasaar) | International NGO · Tender | Most items 200 pcs/boxes (6 pcs per box); laundry soap 1,200; each Somali dress item 400 pcs | — | Nov 5, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-1273 | Hygiene kitBaidoa, SomaliaProcurement of Hygiene Kits – 660 households, Baidoa | Local NGO · Tender | 660 | — | Nov 4, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-946 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitSomaliaProcurement and Distribution of Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Kits for Adolescent Vulnerable Girls in GPE Grant Supported Schools | International NGO · Tender | targets 20,000 vulnerable girls | Jul 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-137 | Emergency / family relief kitMogadishu, Baidoa, Garowe/Eyl, Elbarde, Yeed, Wajid, Hudur, Kismayo, SomaliaSupply of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) SuppliesItems requestedChlorine tablets, soaps, emergency relief kits, cooking kits, dignity kits, hygiene kits | International NGO · Tender | — | — | Jun 30, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-140 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitJubaland (Kismayo office), SomaliaTenders Are Invited For Provision Of Dignity Kits/MHMs | International NGO · Tender | — | — | May 28, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-153 | Hygiene kitSomaliaPrequalifications for Provision of Medical Supplies (incl. NFIs, kitchen kits, hygiene kits, household kits, dignity/emergency kits)Items requestedKitchen kits, hygiene kits, household kits, dignity/emergency kits, aqua tabs, mosquito nets, jerrycans, tents, plastic sheets, blankets, utensils; plus medical supplies | Local NGO · EOI | — | — | May 11, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-138 | Hygiene kitSomaliaSupply and Delivery of NFI Hygiene Kits, Shelter Kits, Sanitation/Site Maintenance Tools and Dignity Kits | International NGO · ITB | — | — | May 9, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-139 | Hygiene kitPuntland (Galkayo), SomaliaPrequalifications For Relief Commodities And Hygiene KitsItems requestedBlankets, plastic sheeting, hand wash kettles, jerry cans, aqua tabs, sanitary items, dignity kits etc. | Local NGO · EOI | — | — | Apr 29, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-791 | Hygiene kitSomalia: Puntland, Somaliland, Galmudug, Southwest, Jubaland; Kenya: Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Kajiado, Turkana, Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale, Marsabit, SomaliaACT Alliance East Africa Drought Response - Revised Appeal EAR 251 (Somalia, Kenya)Items requestedHygiene kits with personal items (FCA), dignity kits (NCA), hygiene kits (DKH Somalia), sanitary kits (LWF Kenya) | Foundation / charity · Appeal / needs list | 3,500 hygiene kits (FCA); 1,800 dignity kits (NCA); 260 hygiene kits (DKH Somalia); 1,800 sanitary kits (LWF Kenya) | Apr 2026 | — | Unknown | Source |
| RN-662 | Hygiene kitBurtinle District, Nugal Region, Puntland, SomaliaProcurement, Supply And Distribution Of Hygiene & NFI Kits | International NGO · Tender | 500 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-136 | Hygiene kitBaidoa and Dinsor, SomaliaSupply And Distribution Of Hygiene Kits And Menstrual Hygiene Kits Baidoa & Dinsor | International NGO · Tender | — | — | Jan 14, 2026 | Closed | Source |
| RN-141 | Hygiene kitBaidoa, Dinsoor, Berdale, Wajid, Hudur (Bay and Bakool, Southwest State), SomaliaTenders Are Invited For Procurement For Hygiene KitsItems requested20L non-collapsible jerrycan, 20L bucket with lid, bathing soap 250g, laundry soap 200g, Aqua Tabs, sanitary pads | Other · Tender | 11,800 | — | Dec 24, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-150 | Food parcel / food kitAll states, Banadir region and Somaliland, SomaliaTenders Are Invited For Supply And Distribution Of Food Items | International NGO · Framework agreement | — | — | Dec 14, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-142 | Kitchen kitBossaso, Baidoa, Mogadishu, SomaliaTenders Are Invited for Provision of Caregiver/Foster Family Starter Cooking Kits | Local NGO · Tender | — | — | Dec 9, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-531 | Trauma / emergency medical kitSomaliaSupply and Delivery Of Security items - Satellite Phone & Compact Trauma Kit | UN agency · RFQ | — | Oct 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-526 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitSomaliaMini RFQ for Protection Dignity Kits | UN agency · RFQ | — | Oct 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-523 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitDolow, SomaliaDignity kits of Dolow for Protection Unit | UN agency · RFQ | — | Oct 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-475 | NFI / household kitSomaliaPrequalifications for Non-Food Items (NFIs) & Humanitarian Relief SuppliesItems requestedTarpaulins, buckets, jerrycans, blankets, mats, mosquito nets, kitchen sets, shelter kits, dignity items | International NGO · EOI | — | Sep 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-474 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitSomaliaPrequalifications for Dignity Kits & Protection Supplies (Sanitary Pads, Soap, Underwear, Torches, Whistles, Buckets, Protective Items, Crisis Modifier)Items requestedSanitary pads, soap, underwear, torches, whistles, buckets, protective items | International NGO · EOI | — | Sep 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-145 | Hygiene kitBaidoa, SomaliaTenders Are Invited For Procurement Of Hygiene Kits For OTP/SFP Beneficiaries In Baidoa | Local NGO · Tender | — | — | Aug 19, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-144 | Hygiene kitHargeisa and Burao (Somaliland), SomaliaPrequalifications for Supply of Hygiene Kit/Non-Medical ItemsItems requestedDisinfectants, Aqua Tabs, soaps, jerricans, face masks, gloves, dignity kits | Local NGO · EOI | — | — | Apr 15, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-154 | Hygiene kitSomaliaPrequalifications For Provision Of Sanitation Tools And Hygiene Kits Supplies | Local NGO · EOI | — | — | Mar 20, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-245 | Hygiene kitDollow, SomaliaProvision of Hygiene kits targeting 6,000HH in Dollow, Somalia | UN agency · RFQ | 6,000 | Feb 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-146 | Dignity / menstrual hygiene kitGalmudug (submission CISP Mogadishu office), SomaliaSupplier of the procurement of Dignity Kits for 600 School Going Girls in Galmudug under SETS II project, Somalia | International NGO · Tender | 600 | — | Jan 25, 2025 | Closed | Source |
| RN-143 | Baby / newborn kitBeledweyne and Buloburte, Hiran, SomaliaTenders Are Invited For Provision Of Baby Mother KitsItems requestedSanitary pads 500; baby towels 1,000; diapers 500; toiletry bags (baby soap, shampoo, body lotion, baby wipes) 500 | Local NGO · Tender | 500 | — | Jan 15, 2025 | Closed | Source |
Questions and answers
- What is the humanitarian situation in Somalia right now?
- Somalia: the HelpMap currently tracks 28 active events here, 1 of them critical. The main type is: Armed conflict. People reported in need: 575,740. Humanitarian appeals request $16,210,841; $4,775,344 of it is funded. Published aid-kit requests tracked for Somalia: 26, of which 0 are open.
- Which aid kits are needed in Somalia?
- Based on the current events in Somalia, HelpMap estimates that these kits are most likely needed: Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit, Food parcel / food kit, Hygiene kit, NFI / household kit, and Trauma / emergency medical kit. This is an estimate, not a published request.
- Are there open tenders or requests for aid kits in Somalia?
- RescueCatalog tracks 26 published aid-kit requests for Somalia, 0 of them open. Kit types requested: Hygiene kit, Dignity / menstrual hygiene kit, and Emergency / family relief kit.
- Where does this data come from?
- From public sources such as ACLED conflict data via OCHA HDX HAPI, OCHA HDX HAPI (needs, funding, displacement, hunger), IFRC GO (Red Cross / Red Crescent), and ReliefWeb (UN OCHA). The events are refreshed every 15 minutes; the likely kit needs and the help-pressure score are RescueCatalog estimates.
- How can an organisation get aid kits for Somalia?
- Send your kit list or specification. RescueCatalog builds the kits to your specification and quotes for the volume and destination you need.
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