Project Overview

Target Population: Drought-affected households and vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, and older people.

Location: 162 villages in Baligubadle, Salahlay, Sabawanag, Oodweyne, Burao, and Ainabo districts, Somaliland.

Duration: April to June 2023.

Donor / Partner: Genel Energy UK.

Primary Goal: Meet immediate food needs and protect the nutrition and livelihoods of drought-affected vulnerable households.

Rationale & Context

Funded by Genel Energy UK, ACRIF implemented an emergency food distribution project across 162 villages in six districts. The project distributed essential food items, including rice, sugar, flour, and oil, to households affected by drought and focused on vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, and older people.

Key Project Components

1. Emergency Household Food Assistance

• Distribute essential food commodities, including rice, sugar, flour, and oil, to drought-affected households.

2. Vulnerability-Focused Targeting

• Prioritize households and groups facing immediate food and nutrition risks during the drought.

3. Multi-District Emergency Delivery

• Coordinate distribution across 162 villages in six districts to reach affected communities quickly.

Expected Outcomes

• Drought-affected households receive immediate food assistance.
• Vulnerable household members have improved short-term access to essential food.
• Emergency distributions help protect household nutrition and livelihoods during the drought crisis.