Entrepreneurship is vital to Somalia's economy, driving its growth and development. However, women in Somalia face multi-layered barriers to accessing the labor market, and they bear the brunt of the challenges arising from poverty, conflict, and a clan-based culture...
NAPAD BLOG
Safiya’s Renewed Journey into the Art of Weaving
Safiya Abdi Mohamed at her shop, together with Nawal (NAPAD project Officer) The history of weaving in Somalia dates back thousands of years and holds deep cultural significance for the Somali people. The art has been an integral part of their traditional practices...
Transforming Lives: The Impact of a School Feeding Program in Somalia
NAPAD Education Officer interacting with students at Mustaqim Primary School Somalia Overview Somalia is one of the Horn of Africa countries facing the most severe humanitarian crisis. More than half of the country's population continues to grapple with severe...

Improved Access to WASH services to help meet the basic needs of IDP Communities
Displacement continues to be a major issue in Somalia, with 467,915 individuals newly displaced since January 2024 due to conflict, insecurity, drought, and flooding. Banadir region, which hosts the largest number of internally displaced persons (IDPs), is experiencing tremendous pressure on its resources. Since the start of 2024, 60% of the 197,000 reported evictions have occurred in Banadir, often leading to the destruction of humanitarian infrastructure, including water and sanitation...