Community-Led Hygiene and Sanitation Action in Khalicha Village
Mama Halima outside her home Khalicha Village in Mandera North, Mandera County, has always been a place of resilience. Locally referred to as the "clean village," Khalicha earned this reputation when its residents made the bold step to ban the sale and use of khat, a...
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...
Enhancing Household Nutrition through Kitchen Garden Farming in the Kulmiye IDP Camp
Amino Kamil getting some vegetables from her garden The transformative potential of kitchen gardens is widely recognized. They can generate income for families and provide essential nutrients to combat child malnutrition. Additionally, kitchen gardens serve as an...
Improved Hygiene Practices in Mandera through Social Behaviour Change Communication
Introduction In Kenya, access to clean water and adequate sanitation remains a major challenge, particularly for vulnerable communities. In Mandera County, Kenya, poor waste management, lack of access to clean water, and inadequate hygiene practices especially during flood seasons have led to frequent outbreaks of acute watery diseases, including cholera and diarrhoea, disproportionately affecting children and other vulnerable groups. Globally, diarrhoeal diseases are the second leading cause...
