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Turning Saline Water into Agricultural Opportunity in Laag

High water salinity has long been one of the major challenges facing farming communities in Bosaso District, limiting crop production and threatening the sustainability of agricultural livelihoods. For the Farmers’ Cooperative in Laag village, this challenge is now being addressed through a practical water treatment intervention supported by the WFP Somalia and implemented by SEDO (Multilateral […]

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Building Climate-Resilient Agriculture in Bari region

Across the Bari region of Puntland, farming communities face persistent challenges including water scarcity, soil degradation, flooding, post-harvest losses, and limited access to agricultural technologies and markets. In response, SEDO Somalia, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Puntland Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, implemented a package of practical agricultural interventions across Ceeldaahir, Laag, Karin, Barookhle, and

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Empowering Women Through the Kubo Demonstration Farm Plot

The demonstration farm plot has become a practical learning space where farmers have gained new knowledge, tested improved techniques, and translated training into real agricultural results. Through training provided by SEDO, farmers learned and applied Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), improved irrigation methods, and better approaches to managing soil nutrients. These skills enabled them to successfully cultivate

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Reducing Post-Harvest Losses and Protecting Farmers’ Incomes in Qaw

Said Mohamed, a member of the Qaw Cooperative in Qaw village under Bosaso district, shares how the newly established cold storage facility is addressing one of the cooperative’s most critical challenges; post-harvest losses and limited access to markets. Before the facility was available, farmers often had no option but to leave their vegetables in the

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Fencing: Protecting Crops and Strengthening Livelihoods

Mahmoud Mohamed Said, a farmer and member of the Tanad Cooperative in Ceeldahir village, has depended on his farm for more than two decades. Since establishing the farm in 2002, he has built his home, raised and educated his children, and supported his entire family through farming. For years, however, crop production was threatened by

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Farm2Go Application: Linking Farmers to Schools

Farm2Go is a digital application that connects local farmers with schools participating in the WFP Home-Grown School Feeding programme, helping schools access fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting farmers with reliable market opportunities. As part of the project, farmer cooperatives, school principals, and teachers received practical training on how to use the application effectively. Mohamud Isse, Principal of New Waberi

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Darayle Demonstration Farm Plot: Advancing Year-Round Farming

Fartuun Said, a member of the Darayle Cooperative in Garowe, shares how the cooperative’s demonstration farm plot has transformed farmers’ understanding of what is possible in agriculture. Through practical learning and hands-on application, farmers discovered that crops can be cultivated at different times throughout the year even during the challenging hot summer months. The cooperative

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Home Gardens: Strengthening Food Security for Garowe IDPs

The home gardens established through the Home Grown School Feeding Project are providing families with a practical and sustainable way to improve access to fresh, nutritious food particularly during periods when schools are closed and school feeding programs are not operating. Through the home gardening initiative, households learned how to grow vegetables directly within their

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Food Systems Project in Puntland – KAABE

The Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) programme, known locally as KAABE, is helping transform local food systems in Puntland by connecting smallholder farmers directly with schools. Implemented by SEDO Somalia with support from WFP and funded by French Humanitarian Action, the project has trained 450 cooperative farmers in Good Agricultural Practices, food safety, and post-harvest loss management, while linking farmer cooperatives to 26 schools across Bari

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Standing with Humanity: Honoring Humanitarian Workers

On 19 August, SEDO Somalia joins the global community in commemorating World Humanitarian Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of humanitarian workers who serve people affected by crises and emergencies around the world. Humanitarian workers, first responders, volunteers, and local organizations often operate in some of the most challenging environments, reaching communities

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