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...
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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...
SUSTAINABLE CLEAN WATER ACCESS FOR SHIDLE VILLAGE
Shidle Village, situated 35 kilometers from Dollow Town in the Gedo region of Somalia, is home to the minority Somali Bantu community. One of the longstanding challenges faced by the village is the scarcity of clean water. Despite the community's effort to construct a...
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. Throughout this report, we discuss these projects, highlighting their objectives, implementation strategies, outcomes, and the overall impact on the targeted beneficiaries and communities. We invite you to explore the progress made,...