Building Stronger Communities Through Women Empowerment
This International Women’s Day 2025, we honor the strength, resilience, and determination of women driving change in their communities. Under the theme “Empower Every Woman: Equality, Progress, Inclusion,” we champion the need for equal opportunities for all women and girls.
Through the Hanaano Programme, funded by Irish Aid, RACIDA and Concern Worldwide are turning this vision into reality—helping women achieve financial independence, sustainable livelihoods, and leadership roles for a more equitable future.
Breaking Barriers in Veterinary Care – Nafisa Mohamed’s Journey
In the heart of Dolo Ado, where patriarchal norms continue to dominate, opportunities for women are often limited, and most professions are overwhelmingly male-dominated, Nafisa Mohamed stands out as a powerful force for change. As a veterinary officer, Nafisa is challenging long-standing barriers and rewriting the narrative in a field where women’s participation has historically […]
Beekeeping Brings New Hope to Terbey: Yusuf’s Story
BY MARYAN SIYAD & AHMED HUSSEIN
Yusuf Maalim Farah, a father of 14 from Terbey, Banisa Sub-county, never imagined that bees would change his life. With RACIDA’s support, he learned the art of beekeeping, turning honey into a source of nutrition, medicine, and income for his family. What was once unfamiliar has now become a lifeline, offering Yusuf and his community a sustainable way to thrive in the face of harsh climatic challenges.
RACIDA Empowering Women in Construction
BY AHMED HUSSEIN In Somali society, women have faced challenges related to limited access to education, employment opportunities, and participation in decision-making. Traditional gender roles often confined them to domestic responsibilities, impacting their socio-economic empowerment. Despite progress, gender-based violence and cultural norms can still hinder women’s full engagement in various aspects of society. Mrs. Amina […]
Maryam’s Resilient Journey
By Maryan Siyad Maryam Mohamed Abdi, a 45-year-old mother of six children, five girls and one boy, lives in Dhusay village in Dollow district, Within the Gedo region. Like many families who are struggling to recover from recurrent floods over the past two month, life has not been easy for her and her children. “The […]
Ambia’s Triumph Over Flood Adversity
By Maryan Siyad Ambia with her mother and two children in front of newly constructed Manyatta At 40 years old, Ambia Dahir Yussuf found herself and her family, including her mother and four children, amidst the chaos of the flash floods that struck Dariqa village in Mandera County after the heavy rainfall of March-May 2023. […]
The Positive Impact of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance after Drought in Mandera County.
By Ahmed Hussein. The Positive Impact of Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance after Drought in Mandera County. Abdia Abdullahi Hussein, a 38-year-old single mother, lives in Sala village in Lafey sub-county of Mandera county with her six children. The area has been severely affected by drought. The effect of the drought was devastating as the family solely […]