From a development perspective, the social fabric of the Somali region of Ethiopia disintegrated largely because of the civil strife and endemic conflict in the region with huge needs for housing, water, health facilities, food security/livelihood, education, and employment opportunities. A whole generation of young people pastoralists and agro-pastoralists do not have access to proper…
WDRO is run by a competent and professional staff headed by the Executive Director, elected by the board of directors. Currently, WDRO has more than 45 staff members working in different parts of the region mainly in Fafan, Shabelle, korahay, Jarrar, Doolo, Nogob, Erer, Liban and Siti. WDRO has eight offices including regional and field…
Education is vital to the social and economic integration of future generations. WDRO places a significant focus on this sector to ensure that children affected by conflict can continue to pursue their education. WDRO intends to continue supporting education interventions in Somalia as the country scores extremely low on education indicators. WDRO strives to provide…
WDRO seeks to empower communities and strengthen systems to prevent malnutrition before it occurs. It works with the local authorities and partners to implement nutrition interventions that address malnutrition in Somali region of Ethiopia including; Ensuring access to quality health care for pregnant women; providing food stuffs to household with pregnant women and young children;…
Education is vital to the social and economic integration of future generations. WDRO places a significant focus on this sector to ensure that children affected by conflict can continue to pursue their education. WDRO intends to continue supporting education interventions in Somalia as the country scores extremely low on education indicators. WDRO strives to provide…
The income generation and farming empowerment actions are intended to counteract what WDRO believes are the greatest impediments to food and economic security on Somalia, lack of skills, resources, leadership, and violence. Women also contend with the problem of status compounded by their gaps in skills, resources, leadership, and a very high vulnerability to violence.…
WDRO has experience in providing shelter for IDPs and host community in the region and is dedicated to continue to mobilize resources and funds for such essential support while constructing the fallowing types of shelters. Transitional Shelter Semi-permanent shelter Permanent construction/durable solution. In situations of displacement, there is always loss of personal property. Very often…