Jaffar Sheikh

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

Flood ready communities: Community members in Abal 5 IDP Camp in Baidoa are taking action to prepare for potential flooding.

Working together, community members identified flood risks and agreed to create channels to direct floodwater away from the camp. They also provided plastic sheets to help cover and protect families’ makeshift shelters.

By planning and leading these activities, the community is taking practical steps to reduce flood risks and protect lives and property.

#BRCiS @NRC_EAY @UKinSomalia

#ShiftThePower #AnticipatoryAction #GroupCashTransfers #CommunityResponse #ElNino #Somalia

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

Through the AARAN project, communities in Baidoa are preparing for the projected 2026 Deyr El Niño floods. Their plans include evacuation and relocation where needed.

Nineteen communities have each received a $5,000 Group Cash Transfer (GCT); a total of $95,000. Funded by @FCDOGovUK, this flexible financing mechanism enables communities to lead early actions based on their own priorities.

Below clip shows Nasiib community leaders raising awareness and organising collective action ahead of the floods.

@NRC_EAY @UKinSomalia

#ShiftThePower #AnticipatoryAction #GroupCashTransfers #CommunityResponse #ElNino #Somalia

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

#ElNiño could bring below-average rainfall to #Somalia in 2026, increasing risks of drought, water shortages, food insecurity and displacement.

Children are often hit hardest.

Early action, early warning and preparedness can help protect lives.

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

💧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬. 𝐀 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬.

For a child, access to safe and reliable water means more than filling a container. It supports health, dignity, well-being and hope for the future.

This #WorldWaterWeek, we are reminded that every child deserves access to safe water.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

#WaterForAll

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫?

It means showing up when people need support.
It means listening.
It means serving with dignity.
It means continuing, even when the circumstances are difficult.

This 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, @gredosom puts the people behind the response in the spotlight. Hear directly from some of our staff about what humanitarian work means to them and what motivates them to keep serving communities.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨�� 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰.

#𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 #𝐖𝐇𝐃𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

💧 Through the Somalia Joint Response (SOMJR) Project, we rehabilitated a strategic hand-pump shallow well in Moqor iyo Maayo-2 IDP Camp, Baidoa, improving access to safer and more reliable water for more than 500 households.

The water was chlorinated and tested for quality with support from the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of SWS, helping to ensure safer water for the community.

The rehabilitated shallow well was officially handed over to the community in the presence of government representatives.

A Water Management Committee was established and trained on water point maintenance, water safety, hygiene, and prevention of waterborne diseases to support the continued functionality of the water source.

We sincerely thank @OxfamSomali for its partnership and the @DutchRelief for funding this important intervention.

#WASH #SafeWater #Somalia

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

🤱Yesterday, as #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2026 came to an end, @gredosom reaffirmed its commitment to protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding through the #SHIP Consortium, with support from the @EU_in_Somalia and in partnership with @WVSomalia.

Mothers and fathers participated in awareness sessions at Waberi Health Centre in Burhakaba and Towfiq Health Centre in Qansaxdheere, strengthening their knowledge of breastfeeding and optimal Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF)practices.

By empowering families with practical knowledge and support, we can help children survive, grow, and thrive, while ensuring mothers receive the information and support they need to breastfeed successfully.

#Breastfeeding #IYCF #Somalia

[Jaffar Sheikh @Jaffar6820]

This #WBW2026, we celebrate the dedication of our Mother-to-Mother and Father-to-Father IYCF Support Groups, who are helping families promote optimal infant and young child feeding practices within their communities.

Together, we can ensure every child gets the healthiest start

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

🤝 Forty-five members graduated from Mother-to-Mother and Father-to-Father IYCF Support Groups in Baidoa, strengthening community-based support for improved infant and young child feeding practices.

The initiative promotes exclusive breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding, caregiver counselling, and the early prevention of child malnutrition, empowering communities to support healthier children from birth through their early years.

Special thanks to @Welthungerhilfe (WHH) for supporting maternal and child nutrition.
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek2026

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

🎥 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻.

At #Buunow Health Centre, We provides Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counselling, nutrition services, and dedicated Mother-Baby Rooms, helping mothers build the knowledge and confidence to give their children the healthiest start in life.

This 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸, we celebrate every mother's commitment to raising healthier children through optimal breastfeeding and infant feeding practices.

Special thanks to @Welthungerhilfe (WHH) for its continued support.

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek2026 #Breastfeeding #Somalia

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭.

Millions of people across Somalia are facing a deepening hunger crisis.

According to the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 ��𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐈𝐏𝐂) 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 (𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔), 𝟔 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 are experiencing acute food insecurity, including 𝟏.𝟗 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 facing emergency levels of hunger. An estimated 𝟏.𝟖𝟖 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 require urgent treatment for acute malnutrition, while Burhakaba District has reached IPC Acute Malnutrition Phase 5 (Extremely Critical).

As humanitarian needs continue to rise while funding declines, @gredosom stands with the 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐦 (𝐒𝐍𝐂) in calling for immediate, coordinated action to save lives and prevent further deterioration.

Every delay puts more lives at risk. The time to act is now.

🔗 Read the full appeal: https://t.co/5Cjw3NgQvX

#SomaliaCannotWait #EndHunger #HumanitarianAction #Somalia

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

Through the @Welthungerhilfe -funded project, @gredosom is strengthening Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices by bringing mothers together to learn, share experiences, and support one another.

These community sessions promote exclusive breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding, and good childcare and hygiene practices, helping children grow healthy and reducing the risk of malnutrition.

Thank you to @Welthungerhilfe for its continued support.

#Nutrition #IYCF #ChildHealth #Baidoa #Somalia

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

We joined a #SHIP Consortium joint field mission to Waberi Health Centre in #Burhakaba District, led by @WVSomalia, together with @OxfamSomali, MEDAIR, @WasdaSomalia, and #DAWA

The mission reviewed project implementation, engaged with frontline health teams, and assessed the delivery of integrated health, nutrition, WASH, and community services. The delegation also met with the Buurhakaba District Commissioner to discuss the district's evolving humanitarian situation, priority community needs, access challenges, and critical service gaps.

This project is Implemented under the SHIP Consortium, led by @WVSomalia, and funded by @eu_echo. @zamzamsom @EU_in_Somalia

#HumanitarianResponse #Somalia

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

👶 Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy, and every mother deserves access to quality nutrition services.

Across the Danwadaag, Bunow, Darusalama, and Towfiiq nutrition sites in Baidoa, @gredosom is strengthening life-saving nutrition services for vulnerable children and mothers through early screening, referrals, treatment, infant and young child feeding support, caregiver education, and community outreach.

By bringing essential nutrition services closer to displaced and host communities, the project is helping prevent malnutrition, improve treatment continuity, and give children the opportunity to grow up healthy and thrive.

This project is made possible through the generous support of @Welthungerhilfe (WHH).
#Nutrition #ChildHealth #Somalia #HealthForAll

[Save the Children in Somalia @SaveChildrenSO]

In Baidoa, 200 families are growing their own food again 🌱 @GREDOsomalia is delivering perma-gardening training under the #URBANISE Programme with BRCiS Consortium, supported by the @DanishMFA / @DKinSomalia.

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

🎥 In #Diinsor District, the #SHIP Consortium Project helped vulnerable families recover through integrated health, nutrition, WASH, and Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) interventions.

Through the project, we rehabilitated WASH infrastructure at Hilaal Health Centre and Diinsoor General Hospital, including 8 toilets, 2 solar-powered boreholes, a water reservoir, a placenta pit, an incinerator, 32 waste bins, and handwashing facilities, improving access to safe water, sanitation, and quality healthcare services.

In addition, 600 vulnerable households with children affected by severe acute malnutrition and measles received Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) following referrals from @WVSomalia Hilaal Health Centre, while 1,000 TSFP beneficiaries referred through the health centre received hygiene kits to support improved hygiene and nutrition practices.

Implemented in partnership with @OxfamSomali under the #SHIP Consortium, led by @WVSomalia. We thank @eu_echo for its generous support in making this response possible. @EU_in_Somalia @zamzamsom @WasdaSomalia

#HumanitarianResponse #Somalia

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒔𝒕—𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒎𝒚 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔.” – Robey Ibrahim Mohamed

Robey Ibrahim Mohamed, a 35-year-old mother of 11 children is originally from Barawey village, approximately 85 kilometres from Diinsoor. She now lives in Warabow IDP Camp in Diinsoor District after prolonged drought devastated her family's livelihood, wiped out their livestock, and forced them to leave their home in search of safety and assistance.

During their displacement, one of her children, Quresho Mohamed (18 months), contracted measles and received treatment at the @WVSomalia’s Hilaal Health Centre in Diinsoor. Following her child's treatment, Robey's household was among 600 vulnerable households referred by World Vision to GREDO to receive Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) for families with children affected by severe acute malnutrition and measles.

Through the #SHIP Consortium, funded by @eu_echo and implemented by @gredosom in partnership with @OxfamSomali, Robey's household received USD 100 per month for three months. The cash assistance enabled the family to purchase food, meet essential household needs, and support their child's recovery.

Today, Quresho has fully recovered from measles and is once again able to eat well, regain strength, and play happily with other children.

For families like Robey's, timely cash assistance provides more than financial support, it restores hope, protects dignity, and helps families recover during times of crisis. #HopeInAction

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

🤝We joined a joint humanitarian field monitoring mission to #Buurhakaba, led by @SoDMA_Somalia and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), to assess the current humanitarian situation, engage with local stakeholders, and identify priority service gaps.

The visit provided an opportunity to strengthen coordination, review ongoing health, nutrition, WASH, and community-based response efforts, and hear directly from communities about their most urgent needs.

@gredosom remains committed to working with partners and local authorities to improve access to life-saving services and support vulnerable communities across Somalia.

#HumanitarianResponse #Somalia

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

Under the Smart Somali Farming Initiative, GREDO delivered Planting & Crop Management training to smallholder farmers in Afgooye District.

Through theoretical and practical field demonstrations, farmers learned climate-smart techniques including seed selection, crop spacing, pest and disease management, intercropping, mulching, and organic farming practices to improve productivity and strengthen household food security.

The initiative is funded by the Tadamon for Food Security (@UNDP, @isdb_group @ISFD with in-kind co-financing from #IMS through the @SomaliNexus

#GREDO #NexusConsortium #ClimateSmartAgriculture #FoodSecurity #Resilience #Afgooye #Somalia

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

📢Monthly Humanitarian Update May 2026.

Highlights:

➡️6M face acute food insecurity; 1.9M in emergency
➡️Buurhakaba at famine risk if rains fail & aid lags
➡️$10M released to scale lifesaving assistance

For more, read: https://t.co/qSltpuWYgq

[GREDO SOMALIA @gredosom]

💧 @gredosom is proud to be part of the @Danwadaag_DS Consortium in delivering a new climate-adaptive water system in Baidoa, expanding access to safe and reliable water for approximately 42,000 people.

Together, we are strengthening climate resilience and improving access to essential services for vulnerable communities.

#WaterAccess #ClimateResilience #Baidoa #Somalia