The Education Cluster reports that about 1.4 million school-aged children in Somalia have been affected by the current drought; 45 percent of whom are girls who are also at risk of dropping out of school. In Somalia, enrolment and achievement rates are lower, and...
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SUPPORTING DROUGHT AFFECTED FAMILIES IN GARBAHAREY THROUGH UNCONDITIONAL CASH ASSISTANCE
The drought in Somalia has worsened to the point where the country is on the verge of famine. According to the UN OCHA drought Press release of April 2022, approximately 6.1 million people have been affected by the drought, with approximately 759,000 people being...
Developing Community Agricultural Assets through Food Voucher Program
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization ( FAO) of the United Nations (UN), cash and vouchers programs play a critical role in the response to shocks and crises when farmers, pastoralists, and fishermen can no longer buy food or the productive inputs...
ENHANCING SANITATION FACILITIES IN IDP SETTLEMENTS: DOLLOW DISTRICT, SOMALIA
Introduction Access to safe and inclusive sanitation services and facilities is a basic need, without which health, hygiene, privacy, safety, and dignity are undermined. Contaminated water, poor sanitation and hygiene practices, and lack of sanitation infrastructure are some of Somalia's leading contributors to acute watery diseases. These contribute to the spread of infectious diseases and directly impact the health and well-being of communities, particularly affecting children and women....