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...
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Lifesaving Water Access in Qurdubey Village, Somalia
Qurdubey Village in the Gedo region of Somalia is situated alongside the Jubba River and serves as a haven for a large population of internally displaced persons (IDPs). These families were compelled to leave their homes due to the devastating 2021-2023 drought,...
NAPAD ETHIOPIA ANNUAL REPORT – 2023
We are pleased to present our first Nomadic Assistance for Development (NAPAD) Ethiopia annual report, highlighting our impactful initiatives and achievements. In 2023, we focused on two pivotal areas: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and Women Empowerment....
Sustainable Access to Clean Water to Communities in Surgudud Village
Surgudud village in Dollow District, Somalia is home to over 250 households. Limited WASH infrastructure, high costs from private water suppliers, and safety concerns for women and girls forced to make long trips for water highlight some of the daily challenges faced by these communities in accessing clean water. These challenges have been intensified by the impact of climate change. Last year, for example, according to reports by The Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) flooding...