Project Overview

SANA Foundation’s Africa initiatives demonstrate our commitment to addressing the continent’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Through strategic partnerships and comprehensive programming, we are creating lasting change for vulnerable communities facing drought, poverty, and displacement across Somalia and Malawi.

Combined Impact:

• 4,402 people directly served across both countries
• Multi-sector approach addressing immediate needs and long-term development
• Sustainable solutions building community resilience and self-reliance

Somalia: Drought Response (DROPS)

The Crisis

Somalia faces one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, with 7.8 million people requiring urgent assistance. After four consecutive failed rainy seasons, the country teeters on the brink of famine, with 1 million people already displaced and conditions expected to worsen.

Our Response

Project Details:

• Duration: March 2022 – May 2023
• Beneficiaries: 1,602 people
• Approach: Integrated humanitarian aid addressing immediate survival needs

Key Interventions

Emergency Relief:

• Food aid distribution ensuring families have access to nutritious meals
• Clean water access through rehabilitation and construction of water facilities
• Sanitation improvements reducing disease risk in vulnerable communities

Shelter & Protection:

• 60 emergency shelters constructed providing safe housing for displaced families
• Livelihood support helping families rebuild economic stability
• Infrastructure development creating lasting community resources

Impact Achieved:

• 3,000 famine-affected people (20% of target population) received critical food aid
• Access to three meals per day restored for the most vulnerable families
• 45% of low-income households received emergency cash assistance
• 60 shelters completed providing dignity and safety for displaced families

Malawi: Supporting Orphan Families

The Challenge

In Malawi, orphan families survive on less than $1.90 per person per day, trapped in cycles of poverty, food insecurity, and malnutrition. Without intervention, these vulnerable children face limited prospects for education, health, and future success.

Our Solution

Project Details:

Duration: December 2020 – February 2025
Beneficiaries: 2,800 people
Focus: Breaking the cycle of poverty through comprehensive family support

Transformative Programs

Economic Empowerment:

• Financial literacy training for 400 orphan guardians
• Savings & Loans Groups (SLGs) with 200 participants building financial resilience
• Diversified livelihood training for 200 family members
• Business skills development for 200 participants creating sustainable income

Education & Protection:

• 400 orphan families sponsored ensuring long-term support
• 132 school-age orphans enrolled in education programs
• Food vouchers for 200 families meeting basic nutrition needs

Community Development:

• Water and sanitation improvements enhancing health outcomes
• Capacity building programs strengthening local leadership

Achievements to Date:

• 400 orphan families sponsored with comprehensive support packages
• 200 families receiving food vouchers ensuring basic nutrition security
• 400 guardians completed financial literacy training building economic knowledge
• 200 family members trained in business skills creating sustainable livelihoods
• 132 children enrolled in school breaking educational barriers

Our Integrated Approach

Immediate Relief + Long-term Development

Somalia Focus: Emergency response addressing acute humanitarian needs while building foundations for recovery.

Malawi Focus: Comprehensive family support breaking intergenerational poverty through education, economic empowerment, and community development.

Sectors of Impact

Food Security: Direct food aid and nutrition support ensuring families can meet basic needs while building toward self-sufficiency.

Water & Sanitation: Clean water access and improved sanitation facilities reducing disease and improving quality of life.

Livelihoods: Skills training, financial literacy, and business development creating sustainable income opportunities.

Education: School enrollment and sponsorship programs ensuring children can build better futures.

Shelter: Safe housing construction providing dignity and security for displaced and vulnerable families.

Sustainability & Community Ownership

Local Partnerships: Working closely with government authorities and community leaders ensures programs meet real needs and continue beyond project timelines.

Capacity Building: Training local community members creates lasting knowledge and skills that benefit entire communities.

Integrated Programming: Addressing multiple challenges simultaneously creates reinforcing impacts that strengthen overall community resilience.