Candlelight for Environment, Education & Health (Candlelight) was founded in 1995 as a non-profit making organization dedicated to improve the quality of lives
To improve land productivity and strengthen climate resilience, Candlelight implemented a new soil and water conservation measures in Balidhiig, Togdheer Region. reducing water runoff and enhancing moisture retention.
To empower women through agriculture, Candlelight established a greenhouse in Beerato village, Equipped with modern drip irrigation system, the initiative supports a cooperative of 30 women.
The women have successfully grown tomatoes and have now started harvesting their produce.
To improve land productivity and climate resilience, Candlelight carried out soil and water conservation activities in Ceeg village.
#ClimateAction#Sustainability
To enhance land productivity and resilience, Candlelight constructed half-moon soil bunds to reduce water runoff and improve water retention in Bali-Samater village, Togdheer region.
This project was funded by the @EU_in_Somalia
Strengthening water service, we have established and trained a Water Management Committee in Daba-dilaac, Saylac District, providing WASH knowledge and operational skills to ensure sustainable water services for the community.
The project is supported by @shf_somalia.
To strengthen WASH services, Candlelight constructed new shallow well, rehabilitated an existing one, built two animal troughs and installed a 350‑meter pipeline extension with water kiosk in Daba‑Dilaac village.
This Project is supported by @shf_somalia#SHF#DroughtRespons
WASH Training for Water Management Committee, Candlelight established and trained a Water Management Committee in Fadhi-xun, Saylac District, strengthening community capacity to ensure reliable and sustainable water services.
This project is supported by @shf_somalia
WASH Training for Water Management Committee, Candlelight successfully established and trained a Water Management Committee on WASH focusing on operations and maintenance techniques in Sheikh Aware, Saylac District.
The project is supported by @shf_somalia#SHF#DroughtResponse
To strengthen WASH services in Zaylac, Candlelight constructed an elevated concrete water tank, installed security fencing and rehabilitated two rooms of a water kiosk.
This intervention was supported by @shf_somalia#HumanitarianAction#SHF#DroughtResponse
To strengthen WASH , Candlelight rehabilitated water tank, installed a solar‑powered pumping system and constructed an 800‑meter pipeline extension with a water kiosk in Fadhi-xun village, Zaylac distict.
The project was supported by @shf_somalia#SHF#DroughtResponse
TVET Graduation Ceremony, Candlelight proudly celebrated the successful graduation of 72 trainees who completed their training in Tailoring, Carpentry and Henna & Beautification at Halbeeg TVET Center in Burao.
Rehabilitated key water infrastructure in Sheikh‑Aware village—including a water tank, an animal trough and a 1 km pipeline extension to the water kiosk—is now fully functional.
This project was implemented by Candlelight, with support from the @shf_somalia#DroughtResponse
Rehabilitated key water infrastructure in Sheikh‑Aware village—including a water tank, an animal trough and a 1 km pipeline extension to the water kiosk—is now fully functional.
This project was implemented by Candlelight, with support from the @shf_somalia#SHF#DroughtResponse
The construction of soil bunds is essential for restoring degraded grazing areas. Soil bunds help reduce surface runoff, retain rainwater and create favorable conditions for the natural regeneration of grasses and shrubs.
A new dam constructed by Candlelight in Masalaha Gorod village, Togdheer Region is now filling with lifesaving water following the recent rains, marking a significant milestone for the local community and their livestock.
#WaterForLife#CommunityResilience#WASH
TVET Graduation Ceremony, Candlelight celebrated the successful graduation of 72 trainees who completed their training in Tailoring, Carpentry, and Henna & Beautification at Halbeeg TVET Center in Burao.
Special thanks to the @EU_in_Somalia for their generous support.
Under the #EU_BREACH Project, Candlelight in collaboration with the Burao Local Government has launched Phase II of the CBDRM initiative, focusing on Prosopis juliflora clearance and sanitation in selected sub-villages of Burao District.
The project funded by the @EU_in_Somalia
Environmental Day | 15 April 2026 🌱
Today, we celebrate Environmental Day by reminding ourselves that protecting nature is not an option, it is a responsibility.
🌿Protect Nature. Restore the Environment
#EnvironmentalDay#ProtectOurPlanet#ClimateAction#SustainableFuture