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 | Jul 29, 2024 | Climate change, empowerment, Food Security, Kitchen garden, Livelihoods, Somalia, Women
Amino Kamil getting some vegetables from her garden The transformative potential of kitchen gardens is widely recognized. They can generate income for families and provide essential nutrients to combat child malnutrition. Additionally, kitchen gardens serve as an...
by NAPAD | Jul 23, 2024 | Cash Assistance, Climate change, Emergency, Floods, Livelihoods, Somalia
Abdia Barre Ali resides in Kaharey IDP Dollow District, Gedo region, Somalia, with her 11 grandchildren. Despite her age, Abdia actively seeks low-income work in Dollow town to support her large family. She became part of an impactful humanitarian initiative designed...
