In May 2023, the National Drought Early Warning Bulletin revealed that 17 counties in the ASALs had returned to the normal phase. However, the specter of malnutrition still loomed large due to the prolonged period between drought recovery and food availability. We met Maryama Ibrahim Alinur, a resilient 30-year-old mother

The prevalence and risks of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) escalate during times of crisis, as pre-existing gender inequalities are further intensified by the chaos and tensions within households, communities, and society at large. In emergency contexts, GBV is a widespread issue, impacting children and women, who face heightened vulnerabilities. Exposure to

In September 2022, Qureysho Mohamed Dhore together with her family was forced to move from their home in Hawadley, Middle Shabelle region, Somalia, due to the combined effects of drought and conflict in search of food, water, and shelter. Qureysho and her family which includes her husband and children, lost

Entrepreneurship is vital to Somalia’s economy, driving its growth and development. However, women in Somalia face multi-layered barriers to accessing the labor market, and they bear the brunt of the challenges arising from poverty, conflict, and a clan-based culture that promotes strict male hierarchy and authority. These difficulties are further

Safiya Abdi Mohamed at her shop, together with Nawal (NAPAD project Officer) The history of weaving in Somalia dates back thousands of years and holds deep cultural significance for the Somali people. The art has been an integral part of their traditional practices and has played a vital role in

NAPAD Education Officer interacting with students at Mustaqim Primary School Somalia Overview Somalia is one of the Horn of Africa countries facing the most severe humanitarian crisis.  More than half of the country’s population continues to grapple with severe food insecurity due to five consecutive failed rainy seasons and one