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...

How Farmer Field Days Empowered Mama Hawa
Mandera County, classified as semi-arid, receives less than 250mm of rainfall annually. The region is highly vulnerable to drought, causing moisture stress that significantly affects crop production, storage, and marketing. In addition, recurring flash floods disrupt crop growth and limit market access. The Dawa River frequently overflows during the long rainy season, flooding farms and wiping out entire harvests, further compounding the challenges faced by farmers. To address these harsh...