Oxfam Somali 211d ago

After two years without rain, families in Garbadadar, Somaliland faced one of the harshest droughts in recent memory. Livestock the backbone of local livelihoods were lost, leaving communities struggling to survive. In this short documentary-style video, Muna Adan Samaale shares how her family endured the drought and how cash assistance helped them recover with dignity. She describes paying debts, buying food, covering school fees, and restoring stability to her household. A community committee explains the fair and transparent selection process, while a local shopkeeper reflects on the wider impact: markets revived, families regained purchasing power, and the entire community began to stand on its feet again. This story highlights the real and immediate difference that cash transfers can make for drought affected families restoring hope, choice, and economic activity where it is needed most. If you found this story meaningful, please like, share, and subscribe to support more content that amplifies community voices and real experiences from the field.