The current drought in Northern Kenya is unprecedented in its scale and duration, leading to critical food insecurity and rising malnutrition rates among people in the 29 counties classified as ASAL communities. According to an October drought report by the ASAL...
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Women of Tuula Qalooc village Access Water
Water scarcity in Tuula Qalooc village Maimuna Mohammed is a mother of six living in Tuula Qalooc village, Gedo region, Somalia. For most of her life, she has had to walk for 4 km every day to the river Jubba to fetch water for her household. The journey was made...
Providing Access to Clean and Safe Water in Somalia
By November 2022, more than 6.4 million people in Somalia are reported to be experiencing severe water shortages. Without access to clean water, they face an increased risk of health-related problems, like preventable water-borne diseases and respiratory infections...
BUILDING RESILIENCE OF AT-RISK WOMEN THROUGH TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING
Technical and vocational training plays a vital role in improving livelihoods and alleviating poverty, particularly for women who are disproportionately affected by climate change and conflict in Somalia. These challenges often lead to displacement and loss of livelihoods, exacerbating issues like sexual and gender-based violence. In response to these urgent needs and to promote protection and empowerment of at risk women and girls, NAPAD, in collaboration with UNWOMEN and funded by the...