Drilling water shells in Baled Hawo, Gedo Region Somalia

Organization

Somali Youth Development Foundation (SYDF)

Project

Project Regions

Countries or Areas

Somalia

Religious Traditions

Islam

Summary of Activity

This project aims to develop community resiliency through actions such as farmer training, clean water access and drilling water shells, dissemination of educational resources, establishment of educational programs, and the development of health and sanitation programs.

Impact

To date, this project has resulted in 14 water shells being drilled. It also produces educational programs, and the development of health and sanitation programs has even spread to the very remote regions of Somalia.

Ecosystems

Impact Areas

SDG Addressed

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Background

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