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...
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Enhancing Household Nutrition through Kitchen Garden Farming in the Kulmiye IDP Camp
Amino Kamil getting some vegetables from her garden The transformative potential of kitchen gardens is widely recognized. They can generate income for families and provide essential nutrients to combat child malnutrition. Additionally, kitchen gardens serve as an...
Cash Transfers Provision to Flood-Affected Households in Somalia
Abdia Barre Ali resides in Kaharey IDP Dollow District, Gedo region, Somalia, with her 11 grandchildren. Despite her age, Abdia actively seeks low-income work in Dollow town to support her large family. She became part of an impactful humanitarian initiative designed...
Improved Access to WASH services to help meet the basic needs of IDP Communities
Displacement continues to be a major issue in Somalia, with 467,915 individuals newly displaced since January 2024 due to conflict, insecurity, drought, and flooding. Banadir region, which hosts the largest number of internally displaced persons (IDPs), is experiencing tremendous pressure on its resources. Since the start of 2024, 60% of the 197,000 reported evictions have occurred in Banadir, often leading to the destruction of humanitarian infrastructure, including water and sanitation...