ARD-AFRICAN

African Relief & Development (ARD-AFRICAN) is a Non-governmental, non-profit organization working to support people affected in crises in the HoA

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1/2)Thanks to @shf_somalia , we are providing lifesaving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene support to the drought-affected and most vulnerable communities living in the rural villages of Xudur District of Bakool region.
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Thanks to @shf_somalia, in response to the communities affected by the droughts, we completed the construction of 14 latrines of which 4 are disability friendly latrines in 3 villages in Hudur District of Bakool region.

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2/2)waterborne diseases, improve menstrual hygiene management and reduce heightened protection risks.

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1/2)Thanks to @shf_somalia, we reached 400 vulnerable HHs in Gaabaneey Village,Huddur District, Bakool Region with life-saving hygiene kits.
Each kit contained:
✅ 20L jerrycan & bucket.
✅ Soap.
✅ Water purification tablets
✅ Sanitation pads

These items protect families from

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Thanks to @shf_somalia for the support.

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In response to the droughts, ARD is scaling up critical water trucking operations in Hudur.

We are reaching 6,000 beneficiaries across 4 villages—Tuboy, Waneey, Gaabaneey & Kontomo-ensuring that vulnerable families have access to clean,safe water during this difficult dry spell.

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Hygiene education saves lives. 🧼
In Hudur, ARD Community hygiene promoters are holding awareness sessions with village communities on environmental, Food, Water, Personal and Child hygiene, among others.

Thanks to @shf_somalia for the support.

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Access to clean water is a basic right. We are proud to continue serving 6,000 beneficiaries in Huddur with clean,safe, chlorinated drinking water during this severe drought. A huge thanks to @SHF_Somalia for making this possible!

Every drop counts in the fight against drought💧

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ARD was pleased to participate in today's WASH coordination meeting, led by the SWS Ministry of Energy & Water Resources and the WASH Cluster.

We join other SHF partners in committing to continuous collaboration with the Ministry to better serve drought-affected communities.

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At this critical time, ARD is on the ground, delivering life-saving clean, safe drinking water to the drought affected communities in Xudur villages of Bakool region in close coordination with the SWS-MoEWR.

Clean water💧saves life.

Thanks to @shf_somalia for the support.

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2/2)severe water shortages and lack of grazing in Baraki, Dhumaley, Libaxle, Xansholey, and Buulawaray villages, about 20 km from Jowhar, Middle Shabelle.
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1/2)At the request of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management of Hirshabelle State, ARD with other partner agencies conducted a Rapid Needs Assessment in drought-affected areas.
The assessment covered remote agro-pastoralist and pastoralist communities facing

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ARD teams in Berdale & Baidoa have participated in a critical SWS-WASH Cluster-led Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) in Baidoa and Berdale.

Amid a prolonged drought, timely data is vital to scale up life-saving water, sanitation & hygiene responses for affected communities.

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Rivers are drying up due to the worsening drought in #Somalia.

Thousands of families rely on river water for household needs & irrigation.

This situation will worsen life for those in riverine areas and have far-reaching impacts in other regions.

Support is urgently needed.

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2/2) Immediate WASH and livelihood interventions are required to address the drought impacts.
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1/2)As of January 2026, the Shabelle River in Jowhar District has severely receded due to an ongoing drought and prolonged lack of rainfall. The low water levels are affecting household water access, livestock, and irrigated agriculture, increasing community vulnerability.

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2/2)is reshaping livelihoods and security dynamics. Lively group discussions helped validate these findings and draw cross-site insights.

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1/2)Last week in Kisumu, ARD Staff attended a validation workshop on climate-related urban migration in the Horn of Africa. Participants reflected on the links between climate change, peace, and security in the region, while research teams presented key findings on how migration-

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🌊 Emergency in Baarey Village, Somalia!

The Shabelle River has flooded Baarey village (Jowhar district), destroying farmland & crops. Urgent action is needed to prevent further damage.

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