Ugaas of the Bahgari — Ogaden community

Projects

This is a public register. Every project carries a pillar, a district and a status. If a project is not on this list, the Office is not behind it.

The entries below are currently proposals: they came out of community consultation, but their budgets have not yet been confirmed. Figures will be published as each assessment is completed.

Pillar
District
Status
Water Proposed

Boreholes for Shilaabo and Higlooley

Drilling and rehabilitation so the driest settlements have year-round water without waiting on trucked supply.

What's included
  • Hydrogeological survey to site the wells properly
  • Drilling, pump and storage tank
  • A local water committee that collects and manages maintenance funds
District
Shilaabo, Higlooley
Budget
Not yet confirmed
Partners
Being sought
Water Proposed

Rainwater birkado

Storing the wet season so the community has water through the dry months and shorter journeys to fetch it.

What's included
  • Lined, covered cisterns so the stored water stays clean
  • Catchment channels feeding the cistern
  • Maintenance training for the community that uses it
District
Higlooley, Dhoobaweyn
Budget
Not yet confirmed
Partners
Being sought
Education Proposed

Classrooms in Qalaafe and Shilaabo

Building and equipping classrooms so children learn somewhere better than the shade of a tree.

What's included
  • Classroom construction with separate latrines for girls
  • Desks, blackboards and books
  • Coordination with the district education office to post qualified teachers
District
Qalaafe, Shilaabo
Budget
Not yet confirmed
Partners
Being sought
Education Proposed

Scholarships for girls

Annual support that keeps girls in secondary school and carries the strongest of them into university.

What's included
  • School fees, books and uniform
  • Safe boarding in the town with the nearest secondary school
  • Mentoring by women who have completed higher education
District
Jigjiga, Qalaafe, Dhoobaweyn, Shilaabo, Higlooley
Budget
Not yet confirmed
Partners
Being sought
Health Proposed

Health post in Dhoobaweyn

A permanently staffed post providing primary care, immunisation and maternal services.

What's included
  • Construction and basic medical equipment
  • A resident nurse and midwife
  • Solar-powered cold chain for vaccines and a stocked pharmacy
District
Dhoobaweyn
Budget
Not yet confirmed
Partners
Being sought
Health Proposed

Maternal emergency referral

Transport and communication so a woman in obstructed labour reaches hospital in time.

What's included
  • An emergency vehicle stationed in each district
  • A pre-funded travel purse, so no time is lost collecting money
  • A direct line to the regional hospital
District
Shilaabo, Higlooley
Budget
Not yet confirmed
Partners
Being sought
Livelihoods Proposed

Veterinary service

Routine vaccination and treatment to prevent the outbreaks that wipe out household wealth.

What's included
  • Vaccination campaigns twice a year
  • A district-level veterinary drug store
  • Training local young people as community animal health workers
District
Shilaabo, Higlooley, Dhoobaweyn
Budget
Not yet confirmed
Partners
Being sought
Livelihoods Proposed

Fodder bank

Feed stored in the good season so herds survive the bad one.

What's included
  • Cutting and baling grass during the rains
  • A store that keeps it dry and safe from pests
  • A fair distribution plan overseen by the Office
District
Qalaafe, Dhoobaweyn
Budget
Not yet confirmed
Partners
Being sought
Peace Proposed

Xeer panel and reconciliation

A standing panel able to settle grazing, water and land disputes quickly, before they escalate.

What's included
  • A panel of elders, religious scholars, women and young people
  • A written record of every ruling
  • Regular meetings with neighbouring communities
District
Qalaafe, Dhoobaweyn, Shilaabo, Higlooley
Budget
Not yet confirmed
Partners
Being sought
Youth & Women Proposed

Youth skills centre

Short vocational courses that open the door to employment and small enterprise.

What's included
  • Courses in construction, electrical work, metalwork, bookkeeping and computing
  • A starter toolkit for those who complete a course
  • Introductions to businesses in Jigjiga and to diaspora employers
District
Jigjiga, Shilaabo
Budget
Not yet confirmed
Partners
Being sought

Could you fund one of these?

Any project can be broken into parts — one well, one classroom, one component. Get in touch and we will tell you what is most urgent right now.

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