Success Story: Transforming Kalluun-Dacar with Sustainable Water Solutions.

Kalluun-Dacar, is a remote village located 20 kilometers from the north west of Dhusamareeb, the capital of Galmudug State in Somalia, which has long struggled with limited access to clean water. With Approximately 500 households relying on livestock herding and small-scale farming, and the lack of a sustainable water supply had significantly constrained economic growth, and imposed a constant burden on the community. Prior to the intervention, the residents had to transport water from a distant sources at an exorbitant cost, with each truckload exceeding $100. This created immense financial pressure, limiting opportunities for families to invest in essential needs such as healthcare and education.

For Mr. Mohamed Mohamud Adan, a livestock herder who has lived in Kalluun-Dacar for 15 years, this was a daily struggle. “We used to rely on water brought from 20 kilometers away,” Mohamed recalls. “The water was expensive with each truckload exceeding $100, and sometimes it is not clean enough for our livestock animals, let alone for us to drink.” While livestock are resilient to water quality issues, the high cost and inconsistency left those living in the village vulnerable, with serious concerns about health and hygiene.