by NAPAD | Apr 28, 2022 | Education, Nutrition, WASH, Youth
The Education Cluster reports that about 1.4 million school-aged children in Somalia have been affected by the current drought; 45 percent of whom are girls who are also at risk of dropping out of school. In Somalia, enrolment and achievement rates are lower, and...
by NAPAD | Oct 29, 2020 | Education, Livelihoods, Youth
In 2014, Fatuma Sheikh, a 30-year-old mother of four and a passionate entrepreneur, witnessed the high demand for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) – relatively low-cost products and sold quickly. After seeing this unmet need, Fatuma decided to start her own small...
by NAPAD | Aug 24, 2020 | Education, Livelihoods, Somalia, Youth
Youth unemployment is one of the most critical socio-economic and political problems facing Africa, particularly the Horn of Africa. Young people face hostile economic environments where job markets dry up, and there are limited options. Due to the perennial droughts,...
