Muno Ali Saney, a 25-year-old mother of six, reflects on the harrowing journey her family undertook in search of safety and a better life: “We escaped not just the drought, but the flames of conflict that destroyed our home.” In recent years, the ongoing drought has worsened malnutrition among children under five in Somalia, particularly …
Nurturing Hope: Fadumo’s Recovery Journey in Diinsoor Read More »
In the sprawling IDP settlements of southwest Somalia, displaced individuals faced a myriad of protection challenges – from unlawful restrictions on movement to forced displacement and psychological abuse. These vulnerabilities disproportionately impacted women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities, particularly survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Recognizing the urgent need for action, GREDO in collaboration …
Empowering Survivors, and Transforming Lives through the GAASHAAN Hotline Read More »
In the bustling city of Baidoa, Somalia, the Baidoa Disability Primary School stood as a beacon of hope for children with disabilities, offering them a chance to access quality education. However, the school’s journey was not without its challenges. Faced with a lack of proper infrastructure, teaching resources, and trained staff, the school’s existence hung …
Dalmaro Hussien Osman, a 35-year-old disabled mother of five, has faced immense hardship in recent years. After losing her farmland, livestock, and crops due to consecutive droughts and conflict in her home village of Bilile, Dalmaro and her family were forced to flee to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Diinsoor district insearch of …
From Despair to Hope: GREDO’s Lifesaving Support Empowers a Disabled Mother in Diinsoor. Read More »
Amina Isack Ibrahim, a 25-year-old mother, has faced unimaginable challenges since the devastating drought forced her family to flee their pastoral home in Habal-barbaare village. When Amina and her family of six arrived at the Mitaano-Bur Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Baidoa, they were met with even greater hardships, as the camp struggled to …
A Resilient Mother’s Journey: How GREDO’s Intervention Saved Her Daughter’s Life Read More »
The GFFO Project is a comprehensive humanitarian initiative designed to provide essential services to communities in Somalia’s Bay region, particularly those affected by the ongoing drought. Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO) and implemented in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the project operates in Dinsoor District, aiming to ensure safe, equitable, …
Multi-Sectoral Emergency Response in Bay Region of Somalia. GFFO Read More »
The BMZ Transitional Development Assistance (TDA) Project is designed to address both the medium- and long-term needs of communities in Somalia’s Bay region, particularly those affected by conflict and the ongoing climate crisis, including the current severe drought. Implemented in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and funded by BMZ, the project operates in …
The Somalia Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Response Program (SOM-SHARP) is a critical initiative implemented by GREDO in partnership with CARE International and funded by USAID. This project is designed to reduce the devastating effects of severe drought on communities and households impacted by ongoing humanitarian crises in Somalia. The program is operational in three drought-stricken districts across …
Somalia Multi-Sectoral Humanitarian Response Program (SOM-SHARP) Read More »
The WFP Relief Program is a multiyear humanitarian assistance project aimed at addressing the critical food needs of communities in Somalia affected by crises, including conflict, natural disasters, and economic disruptions. In 2024, GREDO, in partnership with WFP Somalia, is implementing this project across three districts in the Bay region: Burhakaba, Bardale, and Dinsor. The …
