Somalia: Emergency WASH Response in Baydhaba Rural Areas

Country: Somalia
Source: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development

PROJECT IN PICTURE

A four-month emergency WASH response in rural Baydhaba. Between February and May 2026, Acted delivered safe water to drought-affected households while working with village committees to rehabilitate two solar-powered systems, securing access that is safe, inclusive and built to last​.

Water Trucking

1,350,000 litres

of safe water delivered to 500 households (3,000 people) over 60 days – Salbuy, Baydhaba

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Distribution

Water dispensed through a multi-tap gravity-fed distribution stand 135 water trucks of 10,000 L each, offloaded into storage tanks.

Verification

  • 500 households registered
  • 10 enumerators trained
  • 1 water-quality monitor

Inclusion

5-member Village Relief Committee (VRC) ensures safe, inclusive and dignified water access for women and girls​.

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VRC Training

20 VRC members trained in safe water handling, inclusive distribution and accountability (AFM) – Salbuy, Ashagow and Awdiinle (2026).

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Consultation

3 assessments – safe and inclusive water access analysed with women and men separately in Salbuy, Ashagow and Awdiinle (April 2026)​.

Rehabilitation

2 water systems rehabilitated in Slabuy and Ashagow – solar-powered, durable supply for 10,000 people (completed May 2026).

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