June
In Somalia, Islamic Relief continues to support those affected by Cyclone Gati, which struck late in 2020. In one village of around 200 people, we provide new homes, each equipped with solar power systems giving families ‘green’ energy. We construct 30 latrines for community use and run educational programmes on hygiene and sanitation and their link to good health. During the six-month project, we also raise community awareness of gender-based violence and safeguarding issues.
DISASTER
Violence flares between communities in South Sudan’s Warrap state. It is quickly followed by heavy flooding.
IMPACT
The violence forces hundreds of people to seek shelter in camps. Some families are uprooted for a second time by the flooding, which destroys shelters in the camps.
RESPONSE
Islamic Relief distributes food to nearly 3,000 affected families, while more than 2,600 households receive essential items including buckets, soap and torches.
