A critical look at aid in the South Sudan crisis
Monday, February 24th, 2014 Posted in Gender, Humanitarian assistance, Photos, South Sudan, Uganda, Women's rights | No Comments »Blog post by Oxfam Novib Executive Director Farah Karimi on her visit to South Sudanese refugee centres in northern Uganda: Again, when I touch the sensitive subject of security, all I see is discomfort and eyes wandering off to avoid mine. ...
Somali Voices – Views Lower Juba
Monday, December 16th, 2013 Posted in Food security, Gender, Governance, Photos, Somalia, Water/sanitation, Women's rights | 1 Comment »[caption id="attachment_6942" align="alignright" width="235" caption="Muhumed watching his cattle drink water at a water point in Dhobley"][/caption] The political progress in Somalia has inspired confidence and hope among many Somali people for the years to come, but there are enormous institutional, political, ...
In Our Words – Voices from Lower Shebelle
Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 Posted in Agriculture, Aid, Climate change, Conflict, Drought, Food security, Peacebuilding, Photos, Somalia, Uncategorized, Water/sanitation, Women's rights | No Comments »What it’s all about Lower Shebelle region in Somalia is named after the Shebelle River which passes through it. It is ideal for farming as it contains fertile agricultural land and is located in the highland areas which enjoy longer farming ...
Right Direction – The Journey to sustainable support in Somalia
Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 Posted in Agriculture, Aid, Climate change, Conflict, Countries, Displacement, Drought, Education, Food security, Multimedia, Peacebuilding, Photos, Refugees/IDPs, Somalia, Water/sanitation | No Comments »The journey has begun
Farming Support in Lower and Middle Juba
Thursday, November 21st, 2013 Posted in Agriculture, Aid, Conflict, Countries, Drought, Education, Food security, Land, Photos, Somalia | No Comments »Oxfam and local partner WASDA supported local farmers in Jilib with funding from European Commission Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO). Farmers received seeds and farming tools, and benefitted from rehabilitated river embankments adjacent to farming fields. Agriculture plays a crucial ...
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Support in Lower and Middle Juba
Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 Posted in Aid, Conflict, Countries, Displacement, Drought, Photos, Somalia, Water/sanitation | No Comments »Access to safe water is a problem in Lower and Middle Juba, with dependence on water pans, shallow wells and sparsely distributed boreholes. It’s estimated that less than 20 percent of the population have access to clean water and less ...
Travel Through Somaliland
Friday, November 15th, 2013 Posted in Agriculture, Climate change, Conflict, Countries, Drought, Education, Food security, Gender, Governance, Land, Peacebuilding, Photos, Somalia, Water/sanitation, Women's rights | No Comments »I travelled to Somaliland with a production team to shoot a documentary showcasing the achievements of Candlelight programmes in Somaliland. Candlelight for Health, Education and Environment was founded in 1995 to support marginalized people and communities in Somaliland. In partnership ...
The Bay of Lions
Friday, November 15th, 2013 Posted in Agriculture, Aid, Climate change, Conflict, Countries, Drought, Education, Governance, Land, Peacebuilding, Photos, Somalia, Water/sanitation | No Comments »The mountain of Ga’an Libah, which means ‘Bay of Lions’, is a highland area that was once known for its juniper forests, bountiful wildlife, and spectacular scenery. It is strategically located between three main urban centers: the capital Hargeisa, Berbera ...
Mitigating the Effects of Drought in Somaliland – Documentary
Friday, November 15th, 2013 Posted in Agriculture, Aid, Climate change, Conflict, Countries, Drought, Education, Food security, Gender, Governance, Land, Peacebuilding, Photos, Somalia, Video, Water/sanitation, Women's rights | No Comments »Overlooking the Somaliland landscape years ago, one could see patches of green in a vast dry land, with hints of seasonal water courses, where rivers once were. Just like the vast land in need of rain, developmental needs here were ...
Water is Life
Friday, November 15th, 2013 Posted in Agriculture, Climate change, Countries, Drought, Photos, Somalia | No Comments »Due to climate change, cyclical droughts in Togdheer region are becoming more frequent and more damaging than before. These droughts adversely affect water resource, reducing the amount of water available to those living there. Candlelight for Health, Education and Environment was ...