Provision of life-saving multi-sectoral humanitarian assistance to crisis-affected rural communities in Baidoa

About this project

ltpgtThe communities in Baidoa have suffered the devastating consequences of prolonged droughts and floods that negatively impacted the livelihoods of rural communities, depleting their coping capacities and resilience. This has further strained their access to life-saving services, fueling displacement of rural communities to already swollen IDP camps. The limited resources worsen the vulnerability and exclusion of marginalized groups. Women and girls, who are mainly responsible for household chores face increased protection risks when fetching water or firewood. Persons with disabilities face access constraints due to non-inclusive infrastructure.lt/pgtltpgtIn response to this dire humanitarian situation, CESDO proposes a lifesaving, multi-sectoral project addressing the immediate and long-term WASH and food security needs of the hard-to-reach rural communities in Baidoa. While the project will respond to the priority needs identified by the communities through the CE partner and the ABC leadership, it is envisaged that through the installation of new water facilities and rehabilitating existing strategic water points, CESDO will ensure access to clean, safe water for these communities. This will improve public health outcomes by reducing water-related diseases such as acute water diarrhoea (AWD) and cholera. Communities will also have access to water for their livestock, reducing displacements triggered by water scarcity. By bringing services closer to the communities, pr…

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

Community Empowerment and Social Development Organization

Accountable

Community Empowerment and Social Development Organization

Published by United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 20 Aug 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-OCHA-CBPF-CBPF-SOM-25-S-NGO-37260.

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