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...
Sustainable Access to Clean Water to Communities in Surgudud Village
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 by these communities in accessing clean water. These challenges have been intensified by the impact of climate change. Last year, for example, according to reports by The Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) flooding...