Project Overview
In 2024, Action Against Hunger embarked on a life-saving initiative to deliver essential medicines to impoverished communities in Somalia, Dadaab, and Addis Ababa. This project reflects our unwavering commitment to improving health and combating hunger in some of the most vulnerable regions in East Africa.

Project Overview
From January to December 2024, this ambitious program was designed to ensure that life-saving medications reached those in dire need. By addressing logistical challenges and collaborating with local partners, we aimed to create a seamless supply chain for critical healthcare delivery.
Key Objectives
- Improve Health Outcomes: Provide essential medicines to underserved populations.
- Reach Remote Areas: Overcome logistical barriers in hard-to-access regions.
- Foster Collaboration: Work with local organizations and authorities to maximize impact.
Focus Regions
- Somalia: Addressing critical health crises in drought-affected areas.
- Dadaab Refugee Camp: Supporting one of the world’s largest refugee populations with much-needed medical supplies.
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Targeting urban slums with limited access to healthcare

Challenges Overcome
- Infrastructure Limitations: Navigating poorly developed road networks and ensuring cold chain integrity for sensitive medications.
- Security Risks: Collaborating with local communities to ensure safe delivery in conflict-prone areas.
- Resource Scarcity: Optimizing resources to extend the project’s reach.
Achievements
- Lives Touched: Delivered medicines to over 250,000 individuals across the target regions.
- Efficient Logistics: Established a streamlined transportation system utilizing refrigerated vehicles and local distribution hubs.
- Partnership Impact: Collaborated with local healthcare providers, enhancing their capacity to serve their communities.

Why This Project Matters
Health and nutrition are intrinsically linked. By providing access to medicines, we not only improved healthcare but also supported our broader mission to combat malnutrition. This initiative played a crucial role in addressing preventable diseases, allowing communities to thrive despite challenging circumstances.
Together, We Build a Better Tomorrow
The success of the 2024 medicine transportation project inspires us to expand our efforts in 2025 and beyond. By refining logistics, strengthening partnerships, and mobilizing global support, Action Against Hunger aims to continue being a beacon of hope for vulnerable populations.