Provision of life-saving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene support for drought affected and vulnerable families in Xudur district of Bakool region

About this project

ltpgtSomalia’s Federal Government officially declared a national drought emergency on 10 November 2025, following the failure of the Deyr (October–December) rains and four consecutive seasons of low precipitation. This declaration, endorsed by federal member states at the Somalia Humanitarian Forum in Jowhar, underscored that 4.4 million people were imminently at risk of food insecurity and 1.85 million children under five could suffer acute malnutrition. The drought has severely impacted water sources with over 170 boreholes and shallow wells non-functional and 4.1 million people water insecure. Water prices have surged, food scarcity is worsening, and livestock deaths are widespread, leading to collapsing livelihoods. Forecasts for early 2026 predict continued dry conditions and extreme heat, increasing the risk of crop failure and deepening humanitarian needs.ltbrgtIn Xudur District, Bakool region, the situation is critical. FAO SWALIM reports severe to extreme drought, with sharp reductions in pasture, surface water, and soil moisture. Communities—especially IDPs, women, children, and persons with disabilities—face acute water shortages, high livestock mortality, and increased risk of disease outbreaks. Schools and health facilities are also struggling to maintain basic WASH servicesltbrgtTo address these urgent needs, the project will provide life-saving WASH assistance to 10,000 people (2000 men, 6000 women, 1000 boys and 1000 girls) . Key interventions include Rehabil…

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

African Relief and Development

Accountable

African Relief and Development

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 30 Jul 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-SOM-25-R-NGO-38755.

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