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Empowering Resilience: Falhado's Journey with Cash Assistance
Within 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 AfricaSomalia
- Partner
- Norwegian Refugee Council

Autonomisation des communautés déplacées : Les ONG membres de ReDSS-GL font des progrès au Burundi
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 AfricaBurundi
- Thematic
- Improved migration managementStrengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Regional Durable Solutions SecretariatConcern WorldwideDanish Refugee CouncilOXFAMSave the ChildrenWorld VisionMercy CorpsNorwegian Refugee CouncilCAREACTED

A Mother’s Determination: Fostering Hope in a Camp for Displaced People in Somalia
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 AfricaSomalia
- Thematic
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Save the Children

Promoting Peace: SEEK II Project’s Contribution to Cross-Border Harmony
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 AfricaEthiopiaKenya
- Thematic
- Improved governance and conflict prevention
- Partner
- PACTStrategies for Northern Development

Unleashing Youth Potential in Somalia: Abdikani's Journey of Empowerment and Inspiration
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 AfricaSomalia
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunitiesStrengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Danish Refugee Council

Breaking gender norm barriers in Somaliland through TVET Programmes
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 AfricaSomalia
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunitiesStrengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Concern Worldwide
Empowering Gender Champions in Sudan
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 AfricaSudan
- Thematic
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Agenzia italiana per la cooperazione allo sviluppoUnited Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of WomenMercy Corps

From Refugee to Entrepreneur: Amal Mahad's Journey of Empowerment
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 AfricaEthiopia
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunitiesStrengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- Mercy CorpsDanish Refugee Council

Light at home: Sustainable access-to-electricity delivery model to improve households’ quality of life
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 AfricaEthiopia
- Thematic
- Strengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- AECIDUnited Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Building Skills, Building Futures: TVET Success Stories from Rwanda
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 AfricaRwanda
- Thematic
- Greater economic and employment opportunitiesStrengthening resilience of communities
- Partner
- GIZ