Somali Prime Minister launches Doolow Resilience Project for displaced communities

Saturday April 25, 2026

Mogadishu (AX) — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Friday unveiled a new initiative in Doolow designed to bolster urban resilience for internally displaced people and the communities that have taken them in, as Somalia grapples with the twin pressures of displacement and economic hardship.

Addressing the launch ceremony in Mogadishu, Barre said the project seeks to strengthen livelihoods and lay the groundwork for longer-term stability in areas strained by conflict and repeated drought.

The project, titled “Strengthening Urban Resilience of Displaced and Host Communities in Doolow,” focuses on expanding economic opportunities while improving living conditions for displaced families and the communities hosting them.

Barre said his government is putting emphasis on practical measures that can help vulnerable people move away from dependence on humanitarian assistance and toward more durable sources of income.

Officials said the program will include support for resettlement, vocational training and job creation, as well as investments in agriculture, livestock and small businesses aimed at reinforcing local economies.

The initiative also features climate adaptation measures intended to help communities better absorb future environmental shocks, especially in areas frequently hit by drought.

According to the government, the project forms part of a broader push to advance social cohesion, economic recovery and resilience in regions that have borne the brunt of displacement.

Somalia remains one of the world’s most severe internal displacement settings, with conflict and recurring climate-related disasters forcing millions from their homes over the years.