Strengthening resilience capacities, evidence-based resilience programming, and collaboration in the Horn of Africa
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Empowering women and girls is essential to driving global progress, from reducing poverty to combating disease to strengthening democracy. Learn how USAID is changing the way we work. editorials.voa.gov/a/investi…
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On 11-12 December 2024; Under the @USAID's Cross-Border Community Resilience Activity (CBCR) Project, @SAPCONE successfully conducted a two-day fisherfolk youths training for youths from #Todonyang and #Lowarengak on fishing techniques at #Lowarengak @FeedtheFuture @USAIDKenya
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A decade-long wait ends in Moite, @Marsabit County with the reopening of Moite Dispensary, driven by USAID Nawiri and Marsabit County bringing health access to 8,664 residents.
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💧In the Chalbi Desert, Marsabit County, lies Bubisa village where over 1,200 households lack clean water. After @PacidaKenya, @MercyNawiri, @MarsabitCgvt, @Maji_Milele, @CargoHumanCare, @KenyaRAPID collaborated, providing water acces💧 shorturl.at/KxKB5
Since 2017, @lmskenya has supported over 111,125 households in Northern Kenya. LMS further collaborated with @kuzakenya, RLA, and other partners and deliberated on expanding economic opportunities in the meat sector. shorturl.at/Z0fIZ #PartnershipsImpact @USAIDKenya
Garissa's Ebla Hassan lacked skills for her beekeeping business, a practice dominated by men. In 2020, USAID & partners collaborated & trained Ebla, enhancing her skills and increasing her yields from $ 30 to $12,000 shorturl.at/LIYDq @MercyCorpsKe, @BOMA_ngo @SRCTechKe
🌱Attan and Aroo multiple use water implemented by @USAIDKenya and other development partners will boost agriculture in Isiolo County by providing water to residents and their livestock. tinyurl.com/yeyvpsjz
🌍💧 The USAID STAWI Project is transforming water access in Isiolo! With a new 3.1 km pipeline extension, 16,250 households will now enjoy clean, reliable water.
Through lmskenya @USAID invested $500,000 to construct the Isiolo livestock market, transforming ASAL livestock trade. 7,000 households in neighboring Northern counties sell cattle worth $60,000-$240,000 and sheep worth $20,000 in the market! shorturl.at/UUQdP
Due to lack of water, Samburu & Meru County borders experienced conflicts, loss of livestock, food insecurity & malnutrition, especially in children under 5. But in 2023 @USAID, @isioloCounty011, @CaritasIsiolo & @CRSKenya connected the village to water. shorturl.at/v1Q5w
A collaboration between USAID Kuza & MEB has accelerated financial access in Northern Kenya, a region underserved by traditional banking systems. Through INK Fund, MEB has issued 91 loans to 15 smallholders, agro processors & livestock producers), totalling $9,177,500.92!
Before, USAID implementing partners and county governments were fragmented, and carried out development efforts in silos leading to challenges like duplication of interventions, until the joint work planning approach. shorturl.at/9gsi6
Kitui County development partners are working together through the USAID Joint Work Planning approach. Their efforts are contributing to systemic change and driving development in the county’s agriculture. shorturl.at/HU5Uz
Through collective action, USAID PREG and SEK partners complement each others’ development efforts in providing multi-sectoral services to communities, optimizing impact on investments beyond individual organizations.
💡Resilience in action: Attan’s improved water access supports 328 households & saves over 3,000 people from water stress. Solar pumping & boreholes power a brighter future. @USAIDKenya
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At USAID Nawiri, our strategic collaboration with @TurkanaCountyKE and other development partners in promoting access to diversified food for reduced malnutrition in Turkana County is yielding positive results. Read more here 👉nation.africa/kenya/health/-…
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Meet Jesca , a community health promoter in Turkana educating women on essential nutritious foods. The community recovering from the #drought emergency has received cash assistance to access food through the generous funding of the American people through @USAIDsaveslives 1/2
💧 Rehabilitating water systems! USAID STAWI is restoring Samburu's treatment plant, adding 800 m³ daily capacity and benefiting thousands with reliable water services. #ResilientCommunities #SustainableGrowth
☀️ Solarizing for sustainability!
A 20KW solar system is cutting energy costs for SAWASCO, ensuring eco-friendly water pumping. Total investment: $172,772.85. #ResilientCommunities #SustainableGrowth
🌍Boosting access to clean water!
USAID STAWI’s interventions aim to improve water access for 34,800 people in Samburu by expanding service coverage from 31% to 50%. Learn more: bit.ly/USAID-STAWI #ResilientCommunities #SustainableGrowth