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RSSWithin the Kabasa IDP settlement in the Dolow district of the Gedo region, lives Falhado Hure Ribah - a tenacious 35-year-old mother burdened with the challenges of physical disability and a family of seven.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Somalia
- Partner
- Norwegian Refugee Council
Une exposition photo et la projection d'un documentaire ont mis en lumière les progrès des ONG membres du ReDSS-GL pour améliorer les moyens de subsistance des personnes déplacées, mettant en évidence les défis et la nécessité de solutions au Burundi
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Burundi
- Thematic
- Improved migration management
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Regional Durable Solutions Secretariat
- Concern Worldwide
- Danish Refugee Council
- OXFAM
- Save the Children
- World Vision
- Mercy Corps
- Norwegian Refugee Council
- CARE
- ACTED
In the heart of north-eastern Somalia, in Garowe, within the confines of a camp sheltering Internally displaced People, you’ll find Xalima*, a determined 36-year-old mother.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Somalia
- Thematic
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Save the Children
As we commemorate International Peace Day, celebrated every 21st of September, we turn the spotlight on how the SEEK Project has played a pivotal role in fostering peace and harmony in cross-border regions.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Thematic
- Improved governance and conflict prevention
- Partner
- PACT
- Strategies for Northern Development
By completing a mobile repairing course offered by the SAGAL project, Abdikani not only acquired the necessary skills but also cultivated the confidence to embark on an entrepreneurial journey and start his own business.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Somalia
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Danish Refugee Council
Enrolling in a technical skills course to master cooling systems, Ugbaad shattered expectations, emerging not only as the sole woman in a cohort of male peers but also as the lone cooling system expert in the entire Sahil Region of Somaliland.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Somalia
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Concern Worldwide
Amidst the challenges stemming from the violent upheaval on April 15, 2023, Sudan's plight is met with a resilient response. In the heart of Gedaref, Eastern Sudan, an inspiring narrative unfolds - one of combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and fostering inclusivity.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Sudan
- Thematic
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Agenzia italiana per la cooperazione allo sviluppo
- United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
- Mercy Corps
Amal, a refugee from Somalia, transformed her life and the Shader refugee camp by participating in the EU-funded STEDE program, opening a beautification and cosmetics shop that improved her family's livelihood and shifted her from aid dependency to self-reliance.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Ethiopia
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Mercy Corps
- Danish Refugee Council
The project's primary objective is to uplift the lives of refugees and host communities by enhancing local capacity, creating livelihood opportunities, and improving access to basic services through the multifaceted impacts of energy.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Ethiopia
- Thematic
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- AECID
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
The Dukorane Umurava project, co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), has enabled refugees and members of the host communities in Rwanda to acquire skills, find jobs, boost their businesses, and support their families.
- Region and Country
- Horn of Africa
- Rwanda
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunities
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- GIZ