From Desperation to Hope: A Mother’s Journey in Bardhere
“Before, I didn’t know that measuring my child’s arm could save his life. GREDO taught me how to do it myself. Now I check my children every week and share this with other mothers.” — Habibo Bishaar Hassan In the dusty displacement camps of Kurman village, Bardhere district, 33-year-old Habibo Bishaar Hassan faced the unimaginable. …
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Maryam Mohamed Moalim Kerrow – A Journey from Despair to Hope
“When I earned $26 in one day by sewing clothes, I cried. It was the first time I worked for myself and saw the fruits of my labour.” Maryam holding one of the garments she sewed. Maryam Mohamed Moalim Kerrow, a 22-year-old mother of four, lives in the Janay 3 IDP camp near Baidoa, Somalia. …
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Transforming Lives: Safe Water for Salaamey Idaale IDP Camp, Baidoa.
“Now the water is clean, and we feel safe.” Story Summary Salaamey Idaale IDP Camp in Baidoa hosts hundreds of internally displaced families who flew conflict, drought, or food insecurity from other regions. This bustling settlement faces acute humanitarian challenges, with access to safe water being paramount. A single shallow well, centrally located, served as …
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FROM ABANDONMENT TO HOPE: NUNEY’S* STORY OF SURVIVAL AND SUPPORT.
“When I received the support, it was not just money or food, it was dignity. It reminded me that I am still human.” Nuney*, a 35-year-old mother of four, now lives in the Idaale 1 IDP camp in Baidoa after fleeing extreme hardship and repeated abandonment. Her journey from Qansahdhere to the support structures in …
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Strengthening the Nutrition Well-being and Resilience of Vulnerable Communities in Southwest State and Jubaland, Somalia
The humanitarian and nutrition crisis in Somalia continues to pose significant challenges, especially for women and children affected by acute food insecurity, displacement, and conflict. In response, GREDO—in collaboration with Acted and with funding from the French Embassy—is leading a comprehensive nutrition intervention titled “Strengthening the Nutrition Well-being and Resilience of Vulnerable Communities in Southwest …
A Girl’s Fight for Dignity: How Orow Reclaimed Her Life and Future
At just 13 years old, Orow* has endured more hardship than most children her age. Born into a life of struggle, she now lives with her father and stepmother in Komari 1, an internally displaced persons (IDP) settlement in Hanano II, Baidoa. Their small, makeshift home—built from wood, poles, and corrugated iron sheets—offers little comfort …
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