by NAPAD | Dec 31, 2023 | clean energy, Climate change, Drought, empowerment, Girls, solarenergy, WASH, Women
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...
by NAPAD | Dec 19, 2023 | Drought, HEALTH, Mandera County, Nutrition, Women
Every child has the right to good nutrition. Well-nourished children have the opportunity to grow and develop to their full potential, equipping them to lead healthy, and fulfilling lives. However, the burden of malnutrition poses a serious threat to children’s...
by NAPAD | Jul 31, 2023 | Cash Assistance, Drought, Livelihoods, Somalia
In September 2022, Qureysho Mohamed Dhore together with her family was forced to move from their home in Hawadley, Middle Shabelle region, Somalia, due to the combined effects of drought and conflict in search of food, water, and shelter. Qureysho and her family which...
by NAPAD | Jul 24, 2023 | Drought, Somalia, Youth
Entrepreneurship is vital to Somalia’s economy, driving its growth and development. However, women in Somalia face multi-layered barriers to accessing the labor market, and they bear the brunt of the challenges arising from poverty, conflict, and a clan-based...
by NAPAD | Jun 30, 2023 | Drought, Livelihoods, Youth
Safiya Abdi Mohamed at her shop, together with Nawal (NAPAD project Officer) The history of weaving in Somalia dates back thousands of years and holds deep cultural significance for the Somali people. The art has been an integral part of their traditional practices...
by NAPAD | Jun 20, 2023 | Drought, Education, School Feeding, Somalia
NAPAD Education Officer interacting with students at Mustaqim Primary School Somalia Overview Somalia is one of the Horn of Africa countries facing the most severe humanitarian crisis. More than half of the country’s population continues to grapple with...
