by NAPAD | May 6, 2025 | Abduwak, clean energy, Climate change, Conflict Resolution, empowerment, hygiene, solarenergy, Somalia, WASH, Women
Access to clean water in Somalia remains a critical humanitarian issue, made worse by recurring droughts, flash floods, conflict, and poor infrastructure. In rural areas, access is particularly limited, with only 28% of the population having basic water supply,...
by NAPAD | May 6, 2025 | Agriculture, Agroforestry, clean energy, Climate change, empowerment, Food Security, irrigation, Kitchen garden, Livelihoods, Nutrition, solarenergy, Somalia, WASH, Water, Women
A wide ariel view of the surgudud farm under solar powered irrigation In Surgadud Village, Dollow District, Somalia, subsistence farming was once a reliable source of food for household consumption, with any surplus sold to neighbours or in the local market. However,...
by NAPAD | Apr 28, 2025 | Climate change, Emergency, hygiene, Mandera County, WASH, Water, Women
Mama Halima outside her home Khalicha Village in Mandera North, Mandera County, has always been a place of resilience. Locally referred to as the “clean village,” Khalicha earned this reputation when its residents made the bold step to ban the sale and use...
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...
