Surgudud village in Dollow District, Somalia is home to over 250 households. Limited WASH infrastructure, high costs from private water suppliers, and safety concerns for women and girls forced to make long trips for water highlight some of the daily challenges faced...
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Enhancing Household Nutrition through Kitchen Garden Farming in the Kulmiye IDP Camp
Amino Kamil getting some vegetables from her garden The transformative potential of kitchen gardens is widely recognized. They can generate income for families and provide essential nutrients to combat child malnutrition. Additionally, kitchen gardens serve as an...
Cash Transfers Provision to Flood-Affected Households in Somalia
Abdia Barre Ali resides in Kaharey IDP Dollow District, Gedo region, Somalia, with her 11 grandchildren. Despite her age, Abdia actively seeks low-income work in Dollow town to support her large family. She became part of an impactful humanitarian initiative designed...
Clean Water Access in Malkariye, Somalia
Halima Happily accessing clean water close to her home Despite decades of progress in water provision worldwide, 8 out of 10 people in rural, marginalized communities still lack access to clean water. This persistent challenge is compounded by the worsening effects of climate change, which have led to unprecedented droughts and flash floods among others. These disasters often destroy existing water infrastructure, leaving communities vulnerable to waterborne diseases and without clean water...