NAPAD BLOG

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

November 25th, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marks the commencement of the 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) which runs up to 10th December, the International Human Rights Day.  The campaign is a period in...

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Water Voucher Programming Amid Droughts

Water Voucher Programming Amid Droughts

Water scarcity in Somalia The Horn of Africa is facing its driest season in 40 years. Climate change has exacerbated the frequency and severity of droughts that have now left all of Somalia in an extreme drought after four consecutive failed rainy seasons. According...

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Improving Access to WASH Services by adopting Improved Hygiene Practices and Infrastructure in Mandera County

Improving Access to WASH Services by adopting Improved Hygiene Practices and Infrastructure in Mandera County

The historic 2021-2023 Horn of Africa drought affected more than 5 million people in Kenya. With five consecutive failed rainy seasons, more than 400,000 people in the ASAL regions were forced to move from their homes in search of lifesaving assistance (IOM). During this period, the region also faced a cholera outbreak that compounded the humanitarian crisis. The outbreak was exacerbated by the scarcity of clean water, insufficient health structures, and inadequate sanitation infrastructure,...

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