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...
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Lifesaving Water Access in Qurdubey Village, Somalia
Qurdubey Village in the Gedo region of Somalia is situated alongside the Jubba River and serves as a haven for a large population of internally displaced persons (IDPs). These families were compelled to leave their homes due to the devastating 2021-2023 drought,...
NAPAD ETHIOPIA ANNUAL REPORT – 2023
We are pleased to present our first Nomadic Assistance for Development (NAPAD) Ethiopia annual report, highlighting our impactful initiatives and achievements. In 2023, we focused on two pivotal areas: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and Women Empowerment....

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...