Peace and Development Action (PDA)

Peace and Development Action (PDA) To respond to humanitarian crises, alleviate poverty, eliminate illiteracy, and promote peace, human rights.

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

@PDASomalia celebrates international Human Rights Day on 10 Dec with IDPs & host communities in Qansaxdheere District focusing on ending GBV and promoting the rights and dignity of vulnerable groups. @shf_somalia @iom_somalia #HumanRightsDay2025 #EndGBV

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

With funding from the @shf_somalia, @PDASomalia has released the first UCT payment of $55 to 1,630 drought-affected households in Qansaxdhere District, helping families recover livelihoods and access food.
#DroughtResponse #CashAssistance #Somalia

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

👏Our local partners @PDASomalia, @SHARDIORG, Rural Development & Self-help Association, Somali Medical & Wellbeing Coordination & Development Organization, Rahmo Development Organisation, Solidarity Group of Jubaland, SAACID, @somaliaid, Serving Together for Social Development.

[Minister Abdinasir Abdi Arush @nasirarush]

Situation Update:

Since the start of the year, Food Security and Nutrition Assessment Unit (FSNAU) IPC Phase classification reports show a steady rise in the number of people facing Phase 4 food insecurity — the emergency level — across the South West State:
•Jan–Mar: 72,150
•Apr–Jun: 139,970
•Jul–Sep: 150,540
•Oct–Dec: 227,340

The chart clearly shows this worsening trend.

Nutrition crisis deepens in South West State: FSNAU projects more than 134,000 children under 5 will suffer from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) between Aug 2025–July 2026 which is 32% of Somalia’s total caseload.

Rising food insecurity and malnutrition in South West State signal a looming humanitarian crisis.

Without urgent action, Emergency-level cases will continue to climb through late 2025 and into early 2026 and potentially could escalate into Phase 5 (catastrophe) by early 2026.

The Ministry urgently call upon Somalia’s international partners, donors, and humanitarian organizations to scale up life-saving food and nutrition interventions.

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[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

@PDA_SOMALIA @shf_somalia @Som_nut_2023 Mr. Mohamed Abukar, Nutrition Officer from PDA, highlighted the PDA's role in establishing sustainable support systems for breastfeeding, while also addressing the key barriers faced by families including inadequate support, misinformation, and systemic challenges. @shf_somalia

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

As part of #WorldBreastfeedingWeek 2025, @PDA_SOMALIA held a commemoration event on Aug 6 in Wanlaweyn. Local leaders, women’s orgs, youth, hospitals, religious figures & community members joined to promote breastfeeding as a shared responsibility. #WBW2025 @shf_somalia

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

@PDA_SOMALIA @shf_somalia @Som_nut_2023 A respected religious leader delivering a powerful message during the commemoration of #WBW2025, emphasising the importance of breastfeeding as both a health obligation and a moral responsibility in calling on families and communities to uphold and support this vital practice.

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

@PDA_SOMALIA @shf_somalia @Som_nut_2023 Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to give children a healthy start - improving cognitive development, strengthening immunity, and protecting both infants and mothers from chronic diseases,” said Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed, Zamzam Hospital Representative.
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[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

@PDA_SOMALIA @shf_somalia @Som_nut_2023 Ms. Maryan Abdullahi from the SWS Women’s Organisation emphasised supporting NGOs, INGOs, and the Ministry of Health in strengthening maternal health services and ensuring mothers receive support at home, health facilities, and the workplace.

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

@PDA_SOMALIA @shf_somalia @Som_nut_2023 The Wanlaweyn DC for South West State, Mr. Abdulkadir, speaking at the World #WBW2025 organised by PDA on 6th August 2025. He reaffirmed his commitment to establishing sustainable support systems that protect, promote, and enable breastfeeding across the district. @shf_somalia

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

Clashes in Afgooye have displaced over 8.3K people, primarily women, children & elderly.

Some people have been displaced within Afgooye but most to several nearby areas.

Read: https://t.co/GiDAp2gZEE

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

This woman is one of the beneficiaries of the poultry farm. She is holding her baby while carrying two pullets and a bag of concentrated feed. Her smile shows how happy she is. Thanks fo @shf_somalia for funding this initiative @Nutrition_Som

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

@PDASomalia started distributing poultry for the "One Child One Egg Campaign" in the Wanlaweyn District, Lower Shabelle region, in June 2025. Each household receives 2 pullets & 10 kg of concentrated feed as part of the nutrition project funded by @shf_somalia. @Nutrition_Som

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

With funding from @shf_somalia These are @PDASomalia enumerators and staff doing Mass MUAC screening exercises in Wanlaweyn District specially 6 villages including Urban, Rural and IDP camps to assess the level malnutrition as part of Nutrition project funded by @shf_somalia

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

PDA conducted a refresher training for the SCOPE team implementing the WFP-funded nutrition project in Benadir region. The training focused on improving beneficiary data quality and ensuring data safety across all targeted locations. #Nutrition #DataQuality #WFP

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

With funds from @shf_somalia, PDA Completed an intensive training on Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) with nutrition staff. Strengthening skills to fight malnutrition and promote healthy practices for mothers and children. #NutritionMatters #MIYCN #HealthForAll

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

Through @shf_somalia funding, we have equipped nutrition health workers with basics of IMAM training to support the villages of Waaberi, Maynuun, Hero, Yaqdhuub, Hakow, Dhonka in Wanlawayn district of Lower Shabelle Region.

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

,@PDASomalia conducted interactive training sessions on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) for nutrition staff and community representatives in Wanlawayn district supporting @shf_somalia's preventive and curative efforts to combat malnutrition in Somalia.

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

,@PDASomalia conducted interactive training sessions on Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) for nutrition staff and community representatives in Wanlawayn district supporting @shf_somalia's preventive and curative efforts to combat malnutrition in Somalia.

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

We are grateful to have joined @stsintersol and @newwaysorg for a joint community mobilisation and engagement efforts in Wanlawayn district as part of @shf_somalia funded integrated health, nutrition and WASH projects to assist vulnerable communities affected by Lanina.

[New Ways Organization @newwaysorg]

NWO has conducted a 3-day joint community consultation and mobilization sessions on the start of a new project implementation in 10 villages in Walanwayn district. Community engagement is a big part of any project that NW implements. Thanks to @shf_somalia for the support.

[Peace and Development Action (PDA) @PDASomalia]

Last week in Wanlawayn, PDA joined a joint site visit for nutrition screening in rural communities as part of the La Niña response. Partners are gearing up to deliver integrated health, nutrition, and WASH services to address critical needs for ensuring no one is left behind!