Bringing Light & Safety to Displacement Camps
When darkness fell over Kabasa camp in Doolow, 42-year-old Samira* often felt trapped inside her shelter. As a widow raising four children on her own, every evening brought a familiar struggle, cooking meals before sunset, rushing children to bed, and silently hoping that no emergencies would arise during the night. “I used to dread the […]
Shining Light on Education Through Solar Lantern Distribution in Gedo
Twelve-year-old Abdifatah sits on a woven mat with his two sisters outside his family’s makeshift shelter in Bardheere, his schoolbooks spread before him. Just a few months ago, studying after sunset was impossible. Once darkness fell, the absence of light meant no reading, no finishing homework, and no preparation for the next school day. “We […]
Lighting the Way and Restoring Dignity: How Solar Lanterns & Dignity Kits are Changing Lives in Gedo
In the month of October, Northern Frontier Youth League (NoFYL) distributed 448 solar-powered lanterns and 401 dignity kits to women and girls in Bardheere, Belet-Xaawa and Doolow, Gedo region. Specifically, in Bardheere, NoFYL distributed 148 solar lanterns and 147 dignity kits, while in Belet-Xaawa, NoFYL distributed 171 dignity kits and 150 solar lanterns. In Doolow, […]
Bringing Hope & Safety to Displaced Women & Girls through Solar Lantern Distribution
As evening falls, Amina* sits outside her shelter, preparing dinner for her family. As the sky darkens, a familiar sense of fear and uncertainty sets in. For Amina and many other women living in makeshift shelters, nightfall is not just the absence of light – it’s a time of heightened vulnerability. Without proper lighting, even […]
