
Reaching the Last Mile with Life-Saving Nutrition Services
📍 Funanteso and Dambala Gale Outreach Sites, Mandera County Supported by the Eastern and Southern Africa Humanitarian Fund (ESAHF) and in partnership with UNICEF Kenya,
Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) is a premier regional not- for-profit organization. Since its founding in 2001, RACIDA has worked to build the resilience of vulnerable communities living in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.
“ In the arid lands of the Horn of Africa, the impact of climate change on pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities is profound and undeniable. The changing weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and unpredictable rainfall have significantly disrupted traditional livelihoods, leaving these vulnerable communities facing unprecedented challenges.
As we witness the escalating effects of climate change, it is crucial for us to play a proactive role in supporting adaptation activities in the region. By collaborating with these communities, sharing knowledge, and implementing sustainable practices, we can empower them to build resilience in the face of adversity.
Through grassroots efforts and innovative solutions, local partners have the potential to make a tangible difference in enhancing the adaptive capacity of pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities. Together, we can forge a path towards a more sustainable and climate-resilient future for all those who call the Horn of Africa home.
Let us stand united in our commitment to combatting the impacts of climate change, forging partnerships, and fostering community resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
Together, we can create a brighter and more sustainable future for generations to come.
| Mohamoud Duale | Regional Director |
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📍 Funanteso and Dambala Gale Outreach Sites, Mandera County Supported by the Eastern and Southern Africa Humanitarian Fund (ESAHF) and in partnership with UNICEF Kenya,

As RACIDA celebrates 20 years of impact across Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia, we continue to spotlight the transformative power of community-led development and the critical

Elwak, Kenya / Celwaq, Somalia — BORESHA-NABAD this week convened a three-day cross-border peace dialogue bringing together the Garre and Marehan communities following recent clashes that
“Before, I had no farming knowledge. Today, I have the skills to grow crops and fodder, support my family, and build a better future.” Meet Saadia Abdi Issack from Mandera, whose life has been transformed through agricultural training under the Hanaano Programme Investing in skills creates sustainable livelihoods, stronger households, and resilient communities.
Because of my disability, I cannot work like others. The assistance helped me provide food for my children and restored hope in our lives.” Through unconditional cash assistance supported by Stichting Vluchteling (SV), RACIDA continues to restore dignity, hope and resilience among vulnerable displaced families in Dheka-Suftu, Liban region, Ethiopia.
Now I have hope. My family eats, my animals are healthier and I can support my children’s future. When drought hit Una village, Dollow Somalia, Maalim Aden lost 5 cows and feared for his family’s future. But through the EU funded Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa (BORESHA-NABAD) project, implemented by RACIDA with the Jubaland Ministry of Agriculture, Mzee Aden received climate-smart seeds & training.
















RACIDA’s first strategic goal is to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable pastoral and agro- pastoral communities in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.