Water, sanitation & hygiene
Water Trucking to help Pastoral communities in Dhusamareeb in May 2025
Matan Somali Development International Organization (MSDIO) conducted an emergency water trucking intervention from April 25 to May 15, 2025, in 14 villages of East Dhusamareb, including: Gadon, Inamed, Afweyne-bannaan, Xundurre, Xananleey, Galo, Suriye-jige, Qaansoole, Gaari-goye, Balli-gasle, Tiirsane, Garsaalo, Suulceyn and Galeyrdab
Somalia. The initiative delivered 600,000 liters of safe water to 1,500 drought-affected households, improving access and reducing health risks. Despite challenges, it achieved full coverage, reduced water-fetching time, and recommended transitioning to sustainable water infrastructure solutions.