Emergency Cash + Livestock Support for drought-affected rural pastoral and agropastoral communities in Hargeisa, Waqooyi-Galbeed, Somaliland

About this project

ltpgtThe proposed project aims to alleviate the severe impacts of the ongoing drought affecting rural pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Hargeisa District, Somaliland. Prolonged dry spells have reduced food availability, livestock productivity, and access to safe water, resulting in increased food insecurity and malnutrition—especially among children under five, pregnant and lactating women, persons with disabilities, and female-headed households. Many families have resorted to negative coping strategies such as distress livestock sales, reduced meal frequency, and migration in search of water and pasture.ltbrgtTo address these needs, the project will implement an integrated “Cash-Plus” emergency response, combining unconditional cash transfers, livestock protection support, emergency water trucking, and community awareness activities. This approach will meet immediate basic needs while protecting essential livelihood assets.ltbrgtProject Componentsltbrgt1. Unconditional Cash Transfers (MPCA)ltbrgt1,800 vulnerable households (approx. 10800 individuals) across 10 drought-affected villages will receive USD 55 per month for three months (Jan 2025–March 2026). The transfer value aligns with the Somalia CWG 2025 CEB Standard (70% of MEB). 2. Livelihood Protection (Livestock Support)ltbrgtEach livestock-keeping household will receive two rounds of 80 kg of quality fodder valued at USD 60 per household for February–March 2026. This support will help maintain livestock body c…

Published by

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs · National NGO

Countries

Somalia

Sectors

Multisector aid

Funded by

Somalia Humanitarian Fund

Implemented by

Asal Youth Development Association

Accountable

Asal Youth Development Association

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 31 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-SOM-25-R-NGO-38184.

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