by NAPAD | Mar 15, 2025 | clean energy, Climate change, Food Security, Innovation, irrigation, Livelihoods, solarenergy, Water, Women
Somalia is characterized by unique geographical features, cultural diversity, and unique socio-economic activities. However, its semi-arid landscape, combined with persistent insecurity and underdeveloped infrastructure, presents significant challenges for communities...
by NAPAD | Feb 28, 2025 | Agroforestry, clean energy, Climate change, Drought, empowerment, Food Security, Livelihoods, Mandera County, Nutrition, solarenergy, WASH, Women
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...
by NAPAD | Feb 28, 2025 | Business, clean energy, Climate change, Drought, Emergency, empowerment, Food Security, irrigation, Livelihoods, Nutrition, solarenergy, WASH, Water, Women
Mama Anab harvesting peas from her farm together with her women group Busle village, located in Somalia’s Gedo region along the banks of the Jubba River, is home to approximately 200 households. The community comprises small-scale agro-pastoralists who relied on...
by NAPAD | Jan 31, 2025 | clean energy, Climate change, Dollow, Drought, empowerment, Food Security, irrigation, Livelihoods, solarenergy, Somalia
Salah happily showcasing his Capsicum harvest Somalia is facing an ongoing food security crisis driven by long standing vulnerabilities and the growing impacts of climate change. Unpredictable seasonal rains have made it increasingly difficult for the country’s...
by NAPAD | Dec 20, 2024 | clean energy, Climate change, Emergency, Floods, Gedo, Somalia, Girls, hygiene, solarenergy, WASH, Water, Women
Halima Happily accessing clean water close to her home Despite decades of progress in water provision worldwide, 8 out of 10 people in rural, marginalized communities still lack access to clean water. This persistent challenge is compounded by the worsening effects of...
by NAPAD | Nov 12, 2024 | clean energy, Climate change, Emergency, Floods, solarenergy, WASH, Water, Women
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...
