by NAPAD | Apr 2, 2025 | Education, Girls, HEALTH, hygiene, Mandera County, WASH, Water, Youth
Girls listen in keenly during one of the MHM sensitization sessions in Khalalio primary school Menstruation management varies across cultural, social, and economic contexts. For young girls in marginalized rural areas, limited guidance on menstruation can make the...
by NAPAD | Apr 2, 2025 | HEALTH, hygiene, Mandera County
Introduction In Kenya, access to clean water and adequate sanitation remains a major challenge, particularly for vulnerable communities. In Mandera County, Kenya, poor waste management, lack of access to clean water, and inadequate hygiene practices especially during...
by NAPAD | Jan 15, 2025 | Climate change, Dignity Kits, Emergency, empowerment, Girls, HEALTH, hygiene, WASH, Water, women, Youth
Displacement continues to be a major issue in Somalia, with 467,915 individuals newly displaced since January 2024 due to conflict, insecurity, drought, and flooding. Banadir region, which hosts the largest number of internally displaced persons (IDPs), is...
by NAPAD | Jan 15, 2025 | Emergency, HEALTH, hygiene, Somalia, WASH, women, Youth
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) communication campaigns are important in promoting good hygiene practices and reducing the spread of waterborne diseases. Their impact stems from the use of effective communication strategies to encourage social and behaviour...
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 | Mar 13, 2023 | COVID19, GBV, HEALTH, Somalia
As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that the virus has left a profound impact on every aspect of our lives. The effects of the pandemic have been felt far and wide from social norms to economic impact. Even as vaccines...
