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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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BUILDING THE RESILIENCE OF VULNERABLE WOMEN: THE RAHMA JOURNEY

BUILDING THE RESILIENCE OF VULNERABLE WOMEN: THE RAHMA JOURNEY

Rahma Noor Ali, a 38-year-old mother with six children, lives in the Deynile district of the Banadir region in Somalia, where she and her family have been displaced. She is a Gender Based Violence survivor and despite not having a formal education, Rahma manages a small grocery shop near her home, earning just enough to provide food for her family. Unfortunately, due to a lack of resources and opportunities, Rahma's children were unable to attend school. Instead, they stayed at home to fulfill...

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