Binti Abubakar Yussuf using the MUAC tool on her daughter Faiza In July 2023, Faiza, 3 years old, was screened for malnutrition by a community health volunteer in Bulla Geneva, Border Point One (BP-1) location Mandera. Her mother, Binti Abubakar Yussuf, aged 30,...
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EMERGENCY WATER TRUCKING TO ELNINO IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN THE DOLLOW DISTRICT
Introduction Flooding in Dollow District The beginning of the El NiƱo phenomenon triggered devastating floods in Somalia, intensifying the already pressing humanitarian needs in a country already facing increased food insecurity, malnutrition, and disease outbreaks,...
ENHANCING HYGIENE FOR FLOOD AFFECTED HOUSEHOLDS IN DOLLOW
During dry seasons, rural populations in Somalia tend to prioritize water quantity over quality, leading to exposure to waterborne diseases. Wet seasons, such as the 2023 Deyr rainy season (October to December), has caused extensive flooding across Somalia, destroying...
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 to aid vulnerable families affected by the El-Nino floods of 2023, which devastated regions across Somalia. The program provided unconditional cash assistance to 400 households in Dusey, Shilde, and Kaharey IDP. According to UN...