RACIDA Empowering Women in Construction
BY AHMED HUSSEIN In Somali society, women have faced challenges related to limited access to education, employment opportunities, and participation in decision-making. Traditional gender roles often confined them to domestic responsibilities, impacting their socio-economic empowerment. Despite progress, gender-based violence and cultural norms can still hinder women’s full engagement in various aspects of society. Mrs. Amina […]
Maryam’s Resilient Journey
By Maryan Siyad Maryam Mohamed Abdi, a 45-year-old mother of six children, five girls and one boy, lives in Dhusay village in Dollow district, Within the Gedo region. Like many families who are struggling to recover from recurrent floods over the past two month, life has not been easy for her and her children. “The […]
Ambia’s Triumph Over Flood Adversity
By Maryan Siyad Ambia with her mother and two children in front of newly constructed Manyatta At 40 years old, Ambia Dahir Yussuf found herself and her family, including her mother and four children, amidst the chaos of the flash floods that struck Dariqa village in Mandera County after the heavy rainfall of March-May 2023. […]
The Positive Impact of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance after Drought in Mandera County.
By Ahmed Hussein. The Positive Impact of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance after Drought in Mandera County. Abdia Abdullahi Hussein, a 38-year-old single mother, lives in Sala village in Lafey sub-county of Mandera county with her six children. The area has been severely affected by drought. The effect of the drought was devastating as the family solely […]