RACIDA Nominated Once Again for the 2025 NGOs Awards – Best in Agriculture NGO Category!
By Ahmed Hussein. Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) has once again been nominated for the 2025 NGOs Awards under the Best in Agriculture NGO category. This recognition marks the second consecutive year that RACIDA has earned this prestigious honor, following its victory in the same category in 2024. The nomination underscores RACIDA’s […]
461 Families in Liban Zone, Somali Region Registered and Validated for Cash Support
RACIDA Ethiopia with the support of Stichting Vluchteling, in collaboration with local authorities, has identified, validated, and registered 461 households affected by drought and conflict across Dollo-Ado, Filtu, and Dhekasuftu woredas in the Liban Zone of the Somali Region, Ethiopia. This activity is part of ongoing efforts to enhance food security and provide dignified support […]
Mandera Farmers Reclaim Degraded Lands Through Climate-Resilient Practices
Mandera’s barren lands are coming back to life as farmers adopt climate-resilient practices through the BORESHA NABAD project, facilitated by RACIDA. From reclaiming degraded farms to boosting fodder production and linking farmers to markets, these interventions are strengthening food security, livestock health, and resilience across nine communities in Mandera County.
Community-Led Action Restores Clean Water Access in Gubadonle, Wajir.
In the arid landscapes of Wajir West, access to clean and safe water has long been a daily challenge for many communities. For residents of Gubadonle village, this struggle often meant long treks under the scorching sun, carrying heavy jerrycans from distant water points that were frequently unreliable. Through the Support Community-Led Response (SCLR) initiative, […]
Reclaiming Land, Growing Futures – Fikow, Mandera County.
By AHMED HUSSSEIN In Mandera County, 500 farmers are taking the lead in transforming their farmland. Through the Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa (BORESHA-NABAD) programme, RACIDA has facilitated linkages with local Agrovet suppliers to expand access to certified drought-tolerant seeds, while collaborating with the County Department of Agriculture to provide training […]
Protect Breastfeeding to Protect the Next Generation.
Did you know that global rates of exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months have risen to 48%? Yet for millions of mothers, especially in crisis-affected and underserved communities, this life-saving act remains a daily challenge. The barriers range from lack of privacy and inadequate public support to poor infrastructure, social stigma, and weak policies. […]
ELEVATE Project Fosters Unity Between Lafey, Mandera South Communities
A one-day peace dialogue held in Wargadud has brought renewed hope for lasting harmony between communities in Lafey and Mandera South sub-counties. Facilitated under the ELEVATE Project by RACIDA, with support from IOM – UN Migration and KOICA, the session brought together key representatives from the Gare and Murule communities to reinforce their shared commitment […]
World Breastfeeding Week: Hanaano Programme Pushes for Sustainable Support in Mandera
Concern Worldwide Kenya and RACIDA have joined global efforts to mark World Breastfeeding Week 2025 with a powerful campaign across Mandera County, urging communities to prioritize breastfeeding by building sustainable support systems. The initiative, implemented under the Irish Aid-funded Hanaano programme, focuses on addressing malnutrition across the Mandera Triangle, a region spanning Kenya, Ethiopia, and […]
DKH-Supported Cash Assistance Restores Dignity to 489 Households in Wajir County
Introduction In the dusty plains of Wel Athi, Wajir County, Northeastern Kenya, a quiet recovery is underway. For years, this arid region has battled a cascade of crises—recurring droughts, floods, crop failure, dwindling livestock, and widespread food insecurity. Today, amid these persistent shocks, hundreds of vulnerable households are getting back on their feet. —thanks to […]
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 […]
