Impact Stories

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.

Mandera County is facing a severe drought, intensifying water scarcity and threatening livelihoods. The complete drying up of River Daua, a vital lifeline for agriculture

A Community’s Struggle with Open Defecation – For decades, residents of Issakora, Meygag, and Dakabur villages in Mandera County, Kenya, faced a persistent challenge—lack of

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

BY AHMED HUSSEIN In a move set to transform crisis-affected communities in Mandera County, RACIDA has launched micro-grants totaling Ksh 3,439,650, aimed at supporting eight

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.