Abdullahi Hassan, a 52-year-old father of seven in Mandera County, watched his farm die after three consecutive failed rainy seasons. His children dropped out of school. His wife walked 10 kilometers daily for water.
Then WAAP intervened.
Through WAAP’s sustainable livelihoods program, Abdullahi received training on climate-smart farming and pest control. He joined a cash-for-work initiative to rehabilitate a critical farm canal, earning income while restoring water access to over 50 farms.
Today, Abdullahi’s farm flourishes with tomatoes, onions, and kales using drip irrigation from the restored canal. He has trained five fellow farmers on pest control methods. His children are back in school.
“WAAP didn’t just give me food,” Abdullahi says. “They gave me back my dignity. Rain is not the only answer. With the right skills, we can thrive even in dry times.”
Thanks to WAAP supporters, Abdullahi is no longer waiting for relief—he is building a future.