The Famine In Somalia

S Foreign policy within HOA. Djibouti supports African Union and U.S. Foreign Policy efforts to eradicate the spread of Islamic extremists groups such as Al-Qaida affiliated al-Shabaab – this commitment includes providing military forces to the African Union Mission in Somalia, supporting the Transitional Federal Government in Mogadishu, Somalia. Additionally, the Djiboutian government supports USAID efforts throughout Africa by providing warehousing for the only stockpile of humanitarian aid on the African continent. (Diplomatic, Information IOP)

Instead of giving handouts, the U.S. should allow poor countries figure things out for themselves. “The American way” doesn’t work for everyone and countries, without help, should figure out what kind of system works best for them. Meanwhile, the United can use the money that is given as foreign aid on itself.

Somalia is one of the world’s poorest and least developed countries (Campbell). Because of the Civil War, which broke out in 1991, much of Somalia’s economy has been devastated. The war left many

Somalia is one of the world's poorest and least developed countries (Campbell). Because of the Civil War, which broke out in 1991, much of Somalia's economy has been devastated. The war left many

In the past the United States has made many empty promises saying that we are going to be active in helping control the conflict that was occurring in Sudan. By sending in help the United States can regain credibility that they will follow through with their word. There are many people who are upset with the way that the United States has chosen to handle this situation. They have promised to send aid and resources but have followed with little efforts. The United States could gain respect from those around them and have a major role in a country with growing interest.

As a civilized nation who is a leader in development and progress, the United States Federal Government has a responsibility to provide foreign aid.

Throughout the world, from Africa to the Middle East, some people, when it is in their power to help the citizens of their country, sadly choose not to help, but to harm. Throughout the history of the Middle East, there have been warlords, dictators, and terrorist cells. “Quaddi had taken the city and gave a stark choice to America, aid him or witness a slaughter of innocents” (Humanitarian intervention para. 8). Some argued against sending the military aid and to give in to Quaddi and appease him. However, America could not stand by as innocents were killed, so organized strikes were arranged to save the innocents. Recently, America has given $4208 million to Somali in donations for humanitarian aid. Throughout history, America has been a crucial ally to countries and people in

Should America be morally obligated to give foreign aid with such problems within its own borders? According to www.state.gov under the foreign assistance budget tab, the United States is slotted in 2015 for $46.2 billion. That is 1% of the budget. That aid goes to assisting world hunger, helping governments form a democratic government, as well military training and weapons. In a quote by Secretary Kerry (Apr. 8): "When you consider that the American people pay just one penny of every tax dollar for the 46.2 billion in this request ... when it comes to the State Department and USAID, taxpayers are getting an extraordinary return on their investment.” Is it wrong to assist mankind? No. Should we focus first on our own people with the statistics given previously? Yes. Imagine what the citizens of the United States could give to the world if we were well fed leading to better health, formally educated, and had the food security to benefit others across the

Two out of every five people living in Sub-Saharan Africa lack safe water. A baby there is 500 times more likely to die from water-related illness than one from the United States. This is a serious ongoing issue that requires the rest of the world to take action. Water spreads diseases easily if the necessary precautions are not taken. Many developing African countries don’t have sewage treatment, or the people don’t have methods to filter and disinfect. Once a person is sick either there is no way to cure them, or medical care is too expensive, so they are left untreated with a high risk of death. Although many believe that the fight for sanitary water in Africa is insurmountable, people in these developing countries can overcome their challenge to access clean water and avoid water-borne diseases through proper sewage treatment facilities, universal water filtration and medical care.

To compound the issues, in the last two years limited rain fall has caused the worst drought in over 60 years. The already overwrought food situation exponentially worsted as crops and livestock die due to water shortages. As a result the numbers of refugees have recently increased dramatically, with over 330,000 Somalis seeking refuge since January of 2011, (UNHCR, 2011).

On a related topic, the whole concept of genocide needs to be vanquished. Thought it may never be completely destroyed, the United States government and I can both do things to end and prevent horrors like the Chechen genocide from happening again. The easiest way for me or any other individual to combat genocide is to make a donation. Another simple way for me to end genocide is to be kind to others, especially those different from me and to lead others by my example. This method is tried and true and will be successful if everyone does it. The United States also has a few ways that it is able to stop genocide. Much of our nation’s money that is directed to foreign countries’ problems is implemented towards disaster relief. If a portion of this money were to be redirected to genocide prevention in areas such as Chechnya, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Congo, or Syria, perhaps genocide would be slowed or even brought to a halt. Also, the United States could make genocide one of its more important issues at United Nations meetings. Both the United States government and I as an individual can contribute to the fight against genocide around the world.

Governments and state agencies need to be more concerned in the obliteration of poverty through providing foreign aid. "As much as people think that America does its part in providing foreign aid, statistics from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development show that the U.S has been at the bottom of the list of industrialized countries as per proceeds that they give to foreign support." (Singer, 2009)

U.S should worry about the people in our country before lending a hand in other countries. “US Aid to Africa” I believe lending a hand to the poor, starvation, or any type of medical help can be useful but, Ebola is a serious disease to why many Africans have passed

In order to address the issues of humanitarian relief and foreign Aid, Specific steps must be taken. The US foreign aid is an essential part of American foreign policy. The U.S. government must implement a global policy on humanitarian support to guide and to save to save lives

For the past few years, many countries like the United States have tried to help the growing terrorist problem in Somalia caused by al-Shabaab. Groups such as the African Union Assistance Mission to Somalia have been formed