LIDOSOM Humanitarian Meeting in Yurkud – Response to New Displacement
On Saturday, September 12, 2026. LIDOSOM convened a humanitarian coordination meeting in Yurkud to discuss the urgent needs of people who have recently been displaced from Baidoa due to ongoing fighting and insecurity and have sought safety in Kulmiye IDP Site in Yurkud.
The meeting focused on understanding the current humanitarian situation, identifying priority needs, and strengthening coordination among local stakeholders and humanitarian actors to ensure timely and inclusive assistance to the newly displaced population.
LIDOSOM is closely monitoring the situation and remains committed to supporting vulnerable communities, including women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities, through coordinated humanitarian response and advocacy.
A Humanitarian Flash Update on the displacement from Baidoa to Kulmiye IDP Site, Yurkud has also been prepared and shared by email for further information and follow-up.
LIDOSOM – Somali Livelihood Initiative and Disability Organization.