Country: Somalia Source: REACH Initiative Please refer to the attached file. KEY MESSAGES• The assessment in Hargeisa highlighted its potential as a promising ground for durable solutions, supported by a high sense of security and stability. An overwhelming majority—98% of HHs living in IDP sites and 97% of HHs living in host communities—reported being able to move freely without fear. Additionally, 92% of HHs living in IDP sites intended to remain in their current settlement in the 12 months following data collection. This creates a favorable environment for integration and long-term resilience.• Despite this stability, the assessment revealed significant disparities in living conditions, with HHs living in IDP sites facing more challenging circumstances compared to HHs living in host communities. For instance, 74% of HHs living in IDP sites reported being unable to meet their basic needs independently—more than double the proportion of HHs living in host communities (31%). Similarly, food access barriers were more pronounced among HHs living in IDP sites (55%) than HHs living in host communities (25%), and only 23% of HHs living in IDP sites had access to healthcare services, indicating considerable gaps in service delivery.• Housing insecurity persisted, with 41% of HHs living in IDP sites relying on oral land tenure agreements, increasing vulnerability to disputes and evictions. Comprehensive approaches, including formalizing land agreements and enhancing shelter conditions, are necessary to ensure security and stability for both HHs living in IDP sites and host communities