How To Contribute To Humanitarian Relief Somalia Efforts

By Stephanie Fox


Somalia has been ravaged by war for decades now. It also lies on semi-arid land that reduces the potential of inhabitants to make a decent living from the soil. The population, especially women and children have suffered greatly with such worries as poverty and disease. A lot of Humanitarian Relief Somalia efforts have been organized for willing participants. How can you participate and change the lives of these people from miles away?

There are organizations that collect donations on behalf of the needy Somalis. The donations are usually in form of items that these people need directly. They include shoes, food stuffs, clothing, and sanitary pads, among others. The organizations set up collection points around the country where people can leave their donations. You are only required to ensure that the items donated are in a wearable or helpful condition.

Cash donations are also welcome. The donations can be made online or using credit cards. You can also make bank transfers to accounts provided by the organizations providing this support. There are numerous fund raising opportunities on social media and internet space that you can participate in. Such efforts allow the organizers to identify the items that are most needed and also fund logistical issues.

A new way of making donations involves buying an extra item for a person in Somalia. For instance, if you buy soap for your house, you pay for an extra piece to be sent to Somalis. This allows you to donate clothing, food stuff, sanitary pads and other supplies that you use at home. The organization may take the items in kind or convert them into cash for use in the neediest situations.

Charity organizations organize fund raising events from time to time. These events are fun and engaging. They give you the opportunity to contribute though not directly. The activities include marathons, art galleries and exhibitions, walks, concerts and dinners, among others. You can participate as an individual or corporate organization. You may also purchase t-shirts and caps to support their activities.

Volunteers are also welcome to physical visit Somalia. They make the visits as volunteer doctors, drivers, logistic staff and other roles as may be assigned by the parent organization. Even as you help in humanitarian situations, you have an opportunity to experience the need first hand.

Offer logistical support to organizations helping people in Somalia. They require people to mobilize for events, perform administrative work, help in collecting donations and packaging, among other skills. When you volunteer for a few hours, it will save the organizations money that can be put into buying supplies. Corporate organizations participate by acting as collection points, sponsoring volunteers, publicizing events and other ways that an organization chooses.

Verify the authenticity of any campaign you wish to participate in. Check whether they have foot on the ground and whether your donations are going into the intended activities. It is disheartening to give to the needy only for the donations to end up in private hands. Even the minutest contribution will be appreciated. Media reports and licenses will help you identify genuine organizations and events.




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