As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that the virus has left a profound impact on every aspect of our lives. The effects of the pandemic have been felt far and wide from social norms to economic impact. Even as vaccines...
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Providing more children with the opportunity to learn during emergencies.
The ongoing drought in Somalia is causing a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people being displaced and in dire need of water, food, and other basic necessities. This crisis is also as a result of prolonged conflicts, climatic shocks, and weak governance systems,...
Boosting Food Security through Irrigation Farming in Bur Abor village, Mandera
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...

Community-Led Hygiene and Sanitation Action in Khalicha Village
Mama Halima outside her home Khalicha Village in Mandera North, Mandera County, has always been a place of resilience. Locally referred to as the "clean village," Khalicha earned this reputation when its residents made the bold step to ban the sale and use of khat, a stimulant widely consumed in the region. This collective action set Khalicha apart, prioritizing positive social change. However, even Khalicha's progressive outlook hasn’t shielded it from the harsh realities of protracted...