CPD project team hands over a signed copy of the MOU for the Baxdo Water Project to Baxdo Deputy District Commissioner at his office on February 18, 2024.
Baxdo, Adado District, Somalia – Under the BRCiS III Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience Building in Somalia (HARBS) project, the Centre for Peace and Development (CPD) has officially handed over the Baxdo Water Project to the local administration in Baxdo Town, Adado District, Galmudug State of Somalia.
The climate-resilient multi-use water system, featuring a newly drilled borehole, is set to provide clean, safe drinking water to over 4,200 residents.
The project encompasses the supply of a JP30 generator, the construction of a generator and service room, and the installation of a 25-cubic-meter elevated water tank.
In addition, the initiative has supported the planting of 175 trees with a drip irrigation system, protected by wire mesh fencing.
These efforts aim to combat sand dune encroachment, soil erosion, and agricultural crop shortages, thereby promoting environmental regeneration and enhancing community resilience to climate shocks.
During the handover ceremony, Mr. Ahmed Salat Shiekh Abdullahi, the Deputy District Commissioner for Baxdo Town, commended CPD for their invaluable contribution.
“We are extremely grateful for this lifeline project,” he stated.
“This project addresses the most urgent community needs by providing water and reducing sand dune encroachment, which has had a significant impact on our town.” added Baxdo Deputy District Commissioner
The ecosystem restoration efforts have already sparked community interest in developing smallholder farms in the region.
The BRCiS III HARBS project aims to strengthen the capacities and resilience of affected communities against future disasters, ensuring sustainability and long-term impact.
The project was implemented by Centre for Peace and Democracy (CPD) in partnership with International Rescue Committee (IRC) and funded by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
The handover ceremony, was also attended by Baxdo community elders, women, youth, and CPD officials.
A 25-cubic-meter elevated water tank standing tall in Baxdo Town, part of the BRCiS III HARBS Water Project.
CPD team with the Baxdo Deputy District Commissioner conducting a site inspection ahead of the project’s handover to the local administration.
CPD team with Baxdo Deputy District Commissioner, representatives of community elders, and women posing for a group photo with a tree planted under the BRCiS III HARBS Project.
Trees with a drip irrigation system, protected by wire mesh fencing to combat sand dune encroachment in Baxdo Town.
Trees with a drip irrigation system, protected by wire mesh fencing to combat sand dune encroachment in Baxdo Town.
CPD team inspecting the JP30 generator provided under the BRCiS III HARBS Project for the Baxdo Water Project.
Baxdo District Commissioner with community elders and women briefing the media during the handover of the Baxdo Water Project, constructed under the BRCiS III HARBS Project.
The drip irrigation system built under the BRCiS III HARBS Project in Baxdo Town.
A sand dune encroaching a homestead in Baxdo Town, Adado District, Galmudug State of Somalia.