Harvesting Hope: Celebrating Habiba Ibrahim Sheikh This Mother’s Day
By Ahmed Hussein – Rhamu Mandera This Mother’s Day, RACIDA celebrates the strength, resilience, and determination of mothers like Habiba Ibrahim Sheikh—a woman whose hands not only nurture her family, but also cultivate resilience, food security, and hope for her community. Habiba is a proud member of Iskaashato Women Group, a collective of 15 women […]
BORESHA-NABAD officially kicks off its tree-planting campaign in Somalia’s borderland districts!
In response to widespread deforestation, recurrent droughts, and the depletion of Indigenous tree species driven by unsustainable charcoal production, Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa (BORESHA-NABAD), funded by the Delegation of The European Union to Kenya and implemented by RACIDA, has launched a market-driven tree-planting initiative in Dollow and Beled-Hawa. The campaign […]
Building Stronger Communities Through Women Empowerment
This International Women’s Day 2025, we honor the strength, resilience, and determination of women driving change in their communities. Under the theme “Empower Every Woman: Equality, Progress, Inclusion,” we champion the need for equal opportunities for all women and girls.
Through the Hanaano Programme, funded by Irish Aid, RACIDA and Concern Worldwide are turning this vision into reality—helping women achieve financial independence, sustainable livelihoods, and leadership roles for a more equitable future.
Call to Action : Water Crisis in Mandera County!
Mandera County is facing a severe drought, intensifying water scarcity and threatening livelihoods. The complete drying up of River Daua, a vital lifeline for agriculture and daily use, has left communities vulnerable, impacting approximately 76,000 households across Mandera East, Lafey, Mandera North, and Banisa. RACIDA urgently calls on partners, governments, and well-wishers to join forces […]
Breaking the Cycle of Open Defecation: How Issakora, Meygag, and Dakabur Villages of Mandera County Achieved Total Sanitation
A Community’s Struggle with Open Defecation – For decades, residents of Issakora, Meygag, and Dakabur villages in Mandera County, Kenya, faced a persistent challenge—lack of sanitation facilities. Open defecation was the norm, with waste contaminating water sources, spreading diseases, and affecting livelihoods. Women and children bore the greatest burden of these conditions. Frequent diarrhea, cholera […]
Breaking Barriers in Veterinary Care – Nafisa Mohamed’s Journey
In the heart of Dolo Ado, where patriarchal norms continue to dominate, opportunities for women are often limited, and most professions are overwhelmingly male-dominated, Nafisa Mohamed stands out as a powerful force for change. As a veterinary officer, Nafisa is challenging long-standing barriers and rewriting the narrative in a field where women’s participation has historically […]
Empowering Community Resilience: Launch of Micro-Grants for Crisis-Affected Communities in Mandera.
BY AHMED HUSSEIN In a move set to transform crisis-affected communities in Mandera County, RACIDA has launched micro-grants totaling Ksh 3,439,650, aimed at supporting eight community groups. These grants, provided through the Support Community-Led Response (SCLR) approach, represent a vital step towards empowering local groups to take control of their futures, build resilience, and address […]
Beekeeping Brings New Hope to Terbey: Yusuf’s Story
BY MARYAN SIYAD & AHMED HUSSEIN
Yusuf Maalim Farah, a father of 14 from Terbey, Banisa Sub-county, never imagined that bees would change his life. With RACIDA’s support, he learned the art of beekeeping, turning honey into a source of nutrition, medicine, and income for his family. What was once unfamiliar has now become a lifeline, offering Yusuf and his community a sustainable way to thrive in the face of harsh climatic challenges.
Over 65,000 Vaccinated and 38,000 Dewormed: Enhancing Livestock Health in Mandera County through HANAANO Project
BY AHMED HUSSEIN: Ali Adan, a seasoned goat herder from Fiqow in Mandera East, is a symbol of resilience and determination. In his early 50s, with years of experience etched into the lines on his face, he has weathered countless challenges to sustain his family and community. For Ali, his goats are not just a […]
Promoting Resilient Agriculture: A Transformative Journey with RACIDA.
BY AHMED HUSSEIN: Agriculture, the lifeline of many rural communities, faces unprecedented challenges due to climate change. Increasingly erratic weather patterns, such as droughts, heatwaves, and floods, severely impact food security and poverty reduction efforts, particularly among smallholder farmers reliant on rain-fed agriculture. While climate-resilient crops and farming practices offer a promising solution, their adoption […]