Livelihoods & Food Security

Poverty and food insecurity remain major challenges for communities in South West Somalia. YIA Baidoa supports vulnerable families by strengthening livelihoods, improving food production, and promoting sustainable solutions that reduce dependence on humanitarian aid.

Our Focus

• Income Generation: Providing vocational skills, small business support, and entrepreneurship training for youth and women.

• Agricultural Support: Promoting climate-smart farming, irrigation, and access to quality seeds and tools.

• Food Assistance: Supporting families facing hunger with immediate food relief.

• Market Access: Linking small-scale producers to local markets and value chains.

• Community Resilience: Building long-term strategies to reduce vulnerability to drought and famine.

Impact

• Increased household incomes for youth and women through small businesses.

• Improved farming practices leading to higher yields and sustainable food supply.

• Strengthened food security and reduced reliance on emergency aid.

Get Involved

You can support our livelihoods and food security programs by:

• Partnering in agricultural and vocational training projects.

• Donating to sustain food assistance for vulnerable families.

• Supporting youth and women entrepreneurs.

Together, we can fight hunger and build resilient, self-reliant communities.