ARD works to improve access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for vulnerable communities affected by drought, displacement and limited basic services.
Drought, displacement and inadequate infrastructure leave many communities without reliable access to safe water and sanitation, increasing the risk of disease and placing additional pressure on vulnerable families.
ARD works with communities, local authorities and partners to provide emergency water assistance, improve access to safe water and promote better sanitation and hygiene practices.
Our programme prioritises internally displaced families, drought-affected communities, women, children and other vulnerable households with limited access to essential WASH services.
Providing safe water to communities affected by drought, displacement and humanitarian emergencies.
Supporting communities to improve reliable and sustainable access to safe water.
Promoting safer sanitation practices and improved access to appropriate sanitation facilities.
Supporting communities with hygiene awareness, information and essential supplies to reduce preventable disease.
In March 2026, ARD delivered emergency water assistance to drought-affected internally displaced communities in Baidoa, Huddur and Wanleweyn districts. Water trucking provided vulnerable families with access to safe water during a period of acute water shortage.
Key Facts
Date: March 2026
Location: Baidoa, Huddur, Wanleweyn - Somalia
Reach: 22 IDP camps
Support: Emergency safe water distribution
Your support helps ARD provide safe water, improve hygiene and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities.
