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 […]
In the face of continued insecurity, inter-communal violence, and weak rule of law, the people of Somalia have long struggled to safeguard their lives and livelihoods. Ongoing conflicts, often rooted in competition over resources like land, have displaced entire communities, leaving them vulnerable. However, thanks to the collaborative efforts of KAALO and NCA, significant advances […]
Youth participation in governance in Badhan and Dangorayo districts was largely ceremonial and limited to appearances rather than influence. Youth voices were disorganized, fragmented, and rarely coordinated, making it difficult for local authorities/local governments to engage them effectively. Many young people also lacked awareness of governance structures, civic rights, and available opportunities for engagement, leaving […]
Access to eye health services remains limited for many children in Qabaal and surrounding communities, where poverty and low awareness often prevent early detection of vision problems. As a result, many students struggle silently in class, unable to see the blackboard clearly, which affects their learning, confidence, and school performance. In most cases, parents are […]
Jaamac Cali Shire, a 52-year-old father of six children, four boys and two girls is a pastoralist whose livelihood depends entirely on livestock rearing, the main source of food and income for his family. He lives in Balibusle village, a remote settlement under Jariiban District in the Mudug Region of Somalia. Like many families in the area, […]
Abdishakur Isak Adan, a 33-year-old married father of three, is a powerful example of how rehabilitation and vocational training can transform lives. While serving his sentence, Abdishakur enrolled in the Provisional Marketable Skills Training for Prisoners, implemented by KAALO Aid and Development Organization under the EU Justice Project. He joined the Tailoring Course, where he […]
The Women and Girls Safe Space (WGSS) has become a transformative centre for the protection and empowerment of women and girls. Aligned with the project outcomes of transforming dominant social norms and empowering women and adolescent girls, the WGSS has contributed to the protection of women and girls based on the approaches below. (i) Advocacy […]
Ahmed Osman has farmed the land in Cuun village for more than three decades. Over those years, his greatest struggle was not a lack of commitment or experience, but the persistent difficulty of accessing quality seeds. Like many farmers in the area, Ahmed depended on seeds purchased from local markets—often expensive, low in quality, and […]