Integrated Life-Saving WASH Response in Jamaame District, Jubaland state Somalia

About this project

ltpgtJamaame District in Jubaland faces a protracted humanitarian crisis driven by recurrent drought and flooding, food insecurity, displacement, and limited access to basic services. Children under five and pregnant and lactating women are disproportionately affected by acute malnutrition, while inadequate access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene continues to heighten the risk of disease outbreaks and poor nutrition outcomes. Rural communities and marginalized groups face the greatest gaps in assistance due to access constraints and overstretched services. This project responds to these challenges through an integrated, life-saving WASH intervention designed to reduce morbidity and mortality, and strengthen community resilience.ltbrgtThe WASH project will target Wirkooy, Barka and Sinkaleer focusing on restoring and improving access to safe water and sanitation. Key interventions include rehabilitation of solar-powered shallow wells with water storage, kiosks, and pipeline extensions, provision of emergency water supply through water trucking, construction of flood-resilient latrines, and distribution of hygiene and sanitation tools and equipment. Hygiene promotion sessions will reinforce safe water handling, sanitation use, handwashing at critical times, and food hygiene, directly supporting improved nutrition outcomes and reducing WASH-related disease risks.ltbrgtProtection, gender equality, and accountability to affected populations are mainstreamed across all activ…

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

Somali Relief and Development Society

Accountable

Somali Relief and Development Society

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-S-NGO-37218.

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