EMPOWERING YOUTH IN GEDO – SOMALIA TO TACKLE POVERTY THROUGH BUSINESS VENTURES
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,...
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...
Improving Access to WASH Services by adopting Improved Hygiene Practices and Infrastructure in Mandera County
The historic 2021-2023 Horn of Africa drought affected more than 5 million people in Kenya. With five consecutive failed rainy seasons, more than 400,000 people in the ASAL regions were forced to move from their homes in search of lifesaving assistance (IOM). During this period, the region also faced a cholera outbreak that compounded the humanitarian crisis. The outbreak was exacerbated by the scarcity of clean water, insufficient health structures, and inadequate sanitation infrastructure,...
