On February 1st, 2026, the air in Dhobley was filled with celebration and a profound sense of achievement. After six months of intensive dedication, a new cohort of resilient men and women officially graduated from the PoWEr project’s vocational training program, specializing in tailoring and beauty salon skills. The PoWEr [...]
In the arid stretches of Afmadow District, the search for water is often a matter of survival. For the residents of Diif Town in Somalia’s Lower Juba region, recurring drought has made access to safe, clean drinking water a daily struggle. Through the Somalia Humanitarian Integrated Project (SHIP), WASDA is [...]
Somalia is enduring a severe and widespread drought emergency that continues to push millions of families to the brink of crisis. The current drought, one of the most prolonged in decades, has followed multiple failed rainy seasons, leaving communities struggling with water scarcity, food insecurity, displacement, and collapsed livelihoods. According [...]
In the heart of Kismayo, conversations once sparked by the Xaqdhowr radio drama are now driving real transformation within communities. Through the Nabadaynta Programme, funded by IOM and Equal access international (EAI) and implemented by WASDA, community members have taken the step from listening to acting, coming together each week [...]
WASDA, with support from @eu_echo through @save_children (SCI), celebrated the graduation of the Fathers-to-Fathers Support Group (F2FSG) at Wamo Primary Health Unit (PHU). The initiative brought together fathers from the community to equip them with knowledge and skills to support maternal and child nutrition effectively. The 10 group members received [...]
WASDA, with support from ECHO through Save the Children (SCI), has distributed essential hygiene kits in Bula Mirqaan, located in Afmadow District. The initiative specifically targets families with children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and pregnant and lactating women, aiming to provide crucial support to the most vulnerable groups [...]
Diif Health Centre has taken a major step forward in improving healthcare services for the local community with the inauguration of a new maternity block, nutrition hall, perimeter fence, and incinerator. These facilities are designed to enhance maternal and child health services, ensure proper waste management, and provide a safer, [...]
WASDA successfully conducted the second batch of Mother-to-Mother Support Groups (MTMSG) and the third Father-to-Father Support Group session at Bula Marqaan. These sessions focused on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and included MUAC screenings for children and pregnant or lactating women enrolled in OTP and TSFP programs. These initiatives are [...]
WASDA Somalia, in partnership with Save the Children Somalia and under the ECHO Project, successfully conducted health education sessions at the Haregys mobile outreach site. These sessions aimed to provide essential knowledge to the community, improving health practices and overall wellbeing. The program integrated key topics such as safeguarding and [...]
WASDA Somalia, in partnership with Oxfam Somalia and with the generous support of ECHO, has successfully distributed hygiene kits to 167 mothers of malnourished children. This initiative took place at Midnimo and Dhobley health facilities in Afmadow district, aiming to enhance hygiene practices and promote the well-being of vulnerable families. [...]
