EDUCATING CRISIS-AFFECTED CHILDREN IN KAHDA AND GARASBALEY IDP CAMPS, SOMALIA
Ismail Hussein (right) together with his classmates Ibrahim Hussein, a 15-year-old student in Al-Hidaya camp in Garasbaley district, Banadir region, Somalia, attends Nadifo Primary School as a sixth-grade student. He and his family were forced to move from Daare...
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...
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...
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, ongoing clan conflicts, and widespread insecurity. The conditions in the displacement camps are dire, with inadequate sanitation and hygiene leading to a widespread prevalence of acute watery diseases, particularly among children. The...
