Kenya + 1 more
In response to the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa in 2011, cash transfer programming (CTP) has been used extensively as a modality to meet humanitarian needs. Partly because the conditions permitted it (functioning…
South Sudan + 1 more
JAMAM [ACTED News] - Jamam refugee camp in Upper Nile State, South Sudan currently hosts approximately 37,000 refugees from Blue Nile State, Sudan. Since February 2011, ACTED as manager of Jamam camp, is responsible for camp…
Kenya
WFP is working with communities on a variety of asset-creation projects - rainwater harvesting for human and livestock use, soil and water conservation, rehabilitation of degraded land and the production of drought-tolerant crops. These assets and…
South Sudan
ACTED is keeping a close eye on current tension in Jonglei State, South Sudan, notably in the north, in Akobo county, which has seen massive population displacements. The displaced have limited access to food sources, and…
Kenya
Summary In late 2011, cash transfer interventions were undertaken in the Samburu and Marsabit branches of Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) as part of their drought response. The intervention was designed to provide meaningful assistance to…
South Sudan
“The Project empowers farmer groups by enhancing their capacity to identify, prioritise and plan for their needs, and implement sustainable development initiatives that increases agriculture and forestry productivity,” said Abraham Mading the Project officer for the…
Zimbabwe
His is a story that stays with one for a long time. At 24, he is grossly underweight for his age and resembles a boy barely out of his teens. Jairos Chihwa, of Overspill in Epworth,…
Kenya
CONTEXT After nearly two years of drought, the situation in northern Kenya has worsened critically in August 2011, with 2011 being the driest period in the Eastern Horn of Africa for 50 years. Drought remains a major…
Somalia + 1 more
Summary One of the few success stories related to Somalia today is that of how effective the diaspora is in supporting relief and development activities in their country of origin. This report, based on original research conducted…
Eswatini
LOUISE REDVERS Cash-strapped Swaziland is struggling to fund its HIV programmes and experts are warning of long-term damage to treatment and prevention schemes if steps are not taken to ring-fence funding and supplies. The landlocked kingdom has the…
