Nisar Majid

Facing famine: Somali experiences in the famine of 2011

Highlights • Somalia experienced the worst famine of the twenty-first century in 2011.• People’s ability to cope with the famine depended on diversification, mobility and flexibility.• People’s social connections were instrumental in how well they coped with the famine.• Social networks functioned differently in famine—and were not always able to sustain members.• Understanding social connectedness will improve famine prevention and response.

Famine, conflict, and political indifference

Catastrophic combination for the people of Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, and northern Nigeria