CategoriesSawfaha water-crisisBefore getting access to two safe water solutions at home, Sarah and her children spent many hours of their day walking to collect water from this pond. Before we had the rain catchment, we were drawing water from beyond the river. It took nearly the whole morning. Beautiful and lively, Somalia boasts a culture of […]
Categorieswater-crisisGlobally, 2.1 million people lack access to safe water, and 2.4 million people don’t have access to a safe toilet. More than 1 million people die each year from a lack of access to safe water and sanitation due to health impacts alone. Lack of access to safe water also affects the physical well-being of […]
SAWFAHA is committed to building communities where everyone lives free from violence and with dignity. In April 2026, our team held a GBV Prevention Training Session in Dobley District, Lower Juba Region, Jubaland State, bringing women together to understand and prevent gender-based violence. The training helped participants recognize that GBV is not normal and is […]
Protecting Girls — Ending Early Marriage & FGMSAWFAHA works to protect girls and empower communities by confronting harmful practices head-on. In February 2026, our team held an awareness and training session in Bardhere District, Gedo Region, Jubaland State, focused on ending early marriage and eradicating female genital mutilation (FGM). Through open dialogue and education, we […]
CategoriesFood & Health SawfahaMaternal Health & Nutrition OutreachThrough our home-visiting program, SAWFAHA brings essential health support directly to mothers in their own communities. In January 2026, our team carried out a home visiting survey for pregnant and lactating mothers in Gobweyn, Lower Juba Region, Jubaland State, assessing their health and nutritional needs face-to-face. By promoting maternal health, good […]
