Two years have passed since I first began sounding the alarm about the global food crisis affecting Somalia and the world at large. We are now living in a time when the world faces profound challenges – challenges that are having a devastating impact on our health, wealth, and wellbeing.

Somalia, in particular, finds itself trapped in a dire situation. The country has been subjected to the consequences of climate change, while its citizens endure the added hardship of being stuck in an “open prison” – restricted from free movement and isolated from the rest of the world. This isolation only worsens the plight of millions of Somalians who are struggling to survive in the face of hunger and insecurity.

The global food crisis is not a distant threat – it is here, now. The time for action is now, not tomorrow. The international community, including the UN, must take immediate steps to respond to this disaster, and Somalia cannot be left behind. However, we must ensure that the funds raised are not only plentiful but also used in a manner that is transparent and free from corruption.

The question we must ask is: how can we, as a global community, respond in a way that ensures accountability and guarantees that the funds go directly to those who need it most? This is the challenge we face, and it is crucial that we work together, with integrity and transparency, to overcome the crisis and build a better, more sustainable future for Somalia and the world.