Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) is a premier regional not- for-profit organization. Since its founding in 2001, RACIDA has worked to build the resilience of vulnerable communities living in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.
“ In the arid lands of the Horn of Africa, the impact of climate change on pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities is profound and undeniable. The changing weather patterns, prolonged droughts, and unpredictable rainfall have significantly disrupted traditional livelihoods, leaving these vulnerable communities facing unprecedented challenges.
As we witness the escalating effects of climate change, it is crucial for us to play a proactive role in supporting adaptation activities in the region. By collaborating with these communities, sharing knowledge, and implementing sustainable practices, we can empower them to build resilience in the face of adversity.
Through grassroots efforts and innovative solutions, local partners have the potential to make a tangible difference in enhancing the adaptive capacity of pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities. Together, we can forge a path towards a more sustainable and climate-resilient future for all those who call the Horn of Africa home.
Let us stand united in our commitment to combatting the impacts of climate change, forging partnerships, and fostering community resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
Together, we can create a brighter and more sustainable future for generations to come.
| Mohamoud Duale | Regional Director |
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Implemented by the Rural Agency for Community Development and Assistance (RACIDA) with support from Johanniter International Assistance (JIA) In drought-affected Shabeley Woreda, Ethiopia, the Rural
AT A GLANCE — RACIDA IMPACT Across the Mandera Triangle Communities at the Centre Across the Mandera Triangle — Northern Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia —
With support from IOM and funding from KOICA, Sarohindi and Aresa villages in Mandera County have achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status through community-led sanitation initiatives under RACIDA’s ELEVATE Africa Project. The two villages recorded 151 households with sanitation facilities against a target of 104, exceeding the target by 47 households. This milestone reflects strong community ownership and collective action towards improved hygiene, public health and dignity, while strengthening efforts to sustain safe sanitation practices across neighbouring communities.
RACIDA’s first strategic goal is to provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable pastoral and agro- pastoral communities in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.
