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Mandera non-state actors rally to aid El Nino flood victims

Officials from Voice of Peace for All in Africa organisation (VOPA) and Mandera County government during the Launch of El Nino Recovery Project in Mandera County.

By Adan Mohamed | 19 Apr 2024

Issa Adan, representing Voice of Peace for All in Africa organisation (VOPA), highlighted the targeted assistance towards those who have been severely affected, emphasising the aim to help individuals regain self-sufficiency.

In a concerted effort to aid the most vulnerable victims of recent natural disasters, non-state actors in Mandera County have launched the El Nino recovery project.

Collaborating with the government of Mandera, the Voice of Peace for All in Africa organisation (VOPA) spearheaded the launch of this programme by distributing essential items to over 6,000 affected residents across the county.

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The distributed items encompassed a range of provisions aimed at supporting various segments of the community.

This included the provision of four water pump generators to farmers, 17 sewing machines allocated to youth and women groups, three maize miller machines designated for women's groups, and 10 car wash machines for youth groups.

Additionally, the distribution encompassed ten Bar Soap Production Machines, eight rehabilitated underground water tanks, 300 mattresses, 300 blankets, and 500 treated mosquito nets for the most vulnerable communities.

Furthermore, 25 Mango, Pawpaw, Banana, Guava, and Orange seedlings were provided to local farmers.

The El Nino recovery project's primary objective is to bolster resilience among vulnerable communities in Mandera County, fostering a multi-stakeholder approach and promoting sustainability to prevent and counter violent extremism.

Issa Adan, representing Voice of Peace for All in Africa organisation (VOPA), highlighted the targeted assistance towards those who have been severely affected, emphasising the aim to help individuals regain self-sufficiency.

"We, as a non-state actor, aim to provide support so that individuals can regain their livelihoods," added Issa.

CECM Agriculture Adan Dakane expressed gratitude for the initiative, stressing the importance of supporting local communities through transformative programmes.

He urged other non-state actors to emulate this gesture and support youth and women to enable them to sustain their livelihoods.

"All non-state actors in the county are urged to contribute towards the betterment of the affected residents," added Adan Dakane.

The recipients of the distributed things have been advised to use them wisely to improve their living conditions.

Recent reports from the Disaster Response Committee in Mandera reveal the dire consequences of the El Nino rains, with seven lives lost and over 30,000 households affected by the floods.

The El Nino recovery project is slated to continue its distribution efforts among the most affected residents of Banisa, Mandera East, and Mandera West.