As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear that the virus has left a profound impact on every aspect of our lives. The effects of the pandemic have been felt far and wide from social norms to economic impact. Even as vaccines become more

The ongoing drought in Somalia is causing a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people being displaced and in dire need of water, food, and other basic necessities. This crisis is also as a result of prolonged conflicts, climatic shocks, and weak governance systems, which have made it difficult for children

The current drought in Northern Kenya is unprecedented in its scale and duration, leading to critical food insecurity and rising malnutrition rates among people in the 29 counties classified as ASAL communities. According to an October drought report by the ASAL Humanitarian Network, more than 4.2 million people are facing

Water scarcity in Tuula Qalooc village Maimuna Mohammed is a mother of six living in Tuula Qalooc village, Gedo region, Somalia. For most of her life, she has had to walk for 4 km every day to the river Jubba to fetch water for her household. The journey was made

By November 2022, more than 6.4 million people in Somalia are reported to be experiencing severe water shortages. Without access to clean water, they face an increased risk of health-related problems, like preventable water-borne diseases and respiratory infections (UNICEF). Women and girls also continue to be at heightened risk of

November 25th, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marks the commencement of the 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) which runs up to 10th December, the International Human Rights Day.  The campaign is a period in which everyone is called upon to work together to