Civil strife in Somalia since 1991 has led to a massive exodus of refugees to neighbouring countries, including Yemen. WFP has been providing food assistance since 1992 . There are no signs that conditions in Somalia will allow a large-scale repatriation in the near future. Food rations are a direct source of nutrition and dietary support for people who cannot satisfy basic minimum daily food requirements and are nutritionally at risk. The Government has provided camp sites for the refugees.
Women collect their food ration directly.
The Women's Committee supervises the food distribution, and women refugees execute the scooping and distribution of commodities to the ration card holders. PAD manages the camp, providing shelter, water, sanitation and health facilities. This includes food distributions and income-generating activities. WFP has one field monitor based in Aden to assist with food matters related to refugees. All rights reserved.