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...
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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...
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...

Sustainable Access to Clean Water to Communities in Surgudud Village
Surgudud village in Dollow District, Somalia is home to over 250 households. Limited WASH infrastructure, high costs from private water suppliers, and safety concerns for women and girls forced to make long trips for water highlight some of the daily challenges faced by these communities in accessing clean water. These challenges have been intensified by the impact of climate change. Last year, for example, according to reports by The Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) flooding...