Author name: KAALO Communication

Refugees and asylum seekers continue to face significant challenges, often living in precarious conditions marked by insecurity and the ongoing threat of violence. Many individuals are particularly vulnerable due to issues such as gender-based violence (GBV), child protection concerns, and various urgent protection risks. Under the UNHCR Protection Project, KAALO has successfully implemented Individual Protection

Dharoor is a rural village located in a drought-prone area where livelihoods are primarily based on pastoralism and small-scale farming. The community depends heavily on livestock and seasonal crop production, making access to reliable water a critical factor for survival and economic stability. Over the years, Dharoor has experienced recurrent droughts, limited water infrastructure, and

Horogle village is a rapidly growing rural settlement located on the outskirts of Galkacyo town in the Mudug region. For many years, the community struggled with chronic water shortages. Residents were forced to walk long distances to collect unsafe water from unprotected and unreliable communal water catchments, locally known as berkads. This situation placed a

In Budunbuto and Qabaal communities, prolonged drought has severely affected household food security, placing additional pressure on families and disrupting children’s education. Many households struggled to prepare three meals per day, forcing children to attend school hungry or miss classes altogether. Prior to the School Feeding Program, students depended on small amounts of break money

Hawo Abdi Da’ud, a 45-year-old mother of 11, lives with her family in Salama one IDP camp in North Galkayo, Somalia. Forced to flee her home in southern Somalia due to ongoing conflict and insecurity, Hawo’s life was marked by daily struggle. With limited opportunities in the drought-prone Mudug region, she worked as a clothes