A BUZZ IN ARESA: DIVERSIFYING AGRO-PASTORALISTS INCOME THROUGH BEE FARMING IN MANDERA KENYA.
In the remote, dusty village of Aresa in Mandera County-Kenya, villagers depend on small-scale agriculture to earn a living. Climate change has resulted in unpredictable weather changes, and now families struggle to meet their basic needs. The area is highly...
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE COVID-19 CONTEXT
In recent years, climate-related shocks, mainly drought and flooding, have increased in frequency and intensity, intensifying humanitarian needs and undermining resilience at the household and community levels. Jamac Xaashi Abdille, a 45-year-old father of seven...
BRINGING HOPE IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC
Since March 2020, when Somalia recorded its first COVID-19 case, NAPAD has supported the COVID-19 response in its areas of operation through awareness creation and provision of hygiene kits. Our staff are at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, staying...
El-Nino Emergency Response in Dolow and Belethawa Districts, Somalia
Good hygiene and sanitation practices can save lives In the Gedo region of Somalia, the River Dawa is a double-edged sword for the communities it supports. While it sustains agricultural livelihoods during the dry seasons, it can quickly become a source of devastation during periods of heavy rainfall, as witnessed during the El Niño-induced flooding from October-December in 2023. UNOCHA reported over 1.5 million people in Somalia were displaced during this period. The floods resulted in human...
