Garowe, Puntland: In a continued effort to empower vulnerable communities and improve household nutrition, SEDO Somalia, with support from the World Food Programme (WFP) has trained 40 female-headed households from Siliga and Jilab IDP Camps in Garowe on home-gardening techniques under Home Grown School Feeding Project. The training focused on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and provided participants with essential seeds and tools to establish productive home gardens.
For many of these women, home-gardening represents a lifeline. As heads of households, they bear the primary responsibility for feeding their families, yet limited resources and access to training have often left them struggling to provide nutritious meals. This initiative equipped them with practical skills in crop selection, soil preparation, planting techniques, and pest management enabling them to grow fresh, healthy vegetables right at their doorsteps. Participants also received starter kits including seeds and gardening tools to begin their gardens immediately.
The training is already showing results. Families are now accessing fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables from their own gardens, improving dietary diversity and reducing reliance on expensive market produce. Beyond nutrition, the gardens provide a source of income as women sell surplus harvests at local markets. This initiative reflects SEDO Somalia’s commitment to empowering women, strengthening local food systems, and building resilience in displacement-affected communities.
