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A trader at a lit kiosk in the evening in West Nile

Women's empowerment14 July 20262 min read

MAYUKO women urged to build a saving culture as a route out of poverty

At a financial skills training session, IDPN Director Draga Osman Brahan told MAYUKO women that consistent saving, planning and collective action are the practical steps that move a household out of poverty.

Women seated together on mats during an IDPN community sensitisation session in Yumbe District

Health22 June 20262 min read

IDPN sensitises women on domestic violence prevention and HIV awareness in Yumbe District

Hon. Avako Naima Gule Musa sat among women from the community for a session on preventing domestic violence, building peaceful families and raising awareness of HIV and Hepatitis.

A maize garden bordered by trees in the late afternoon in West Nile

Agriculture8 May 20262 min read

Coffee and cocoa seedlings for West Nile farmers, and the drought that tested the nursery

IDPN raised coffee and cocoa seedlings for distribution across West Nile. A prolonged dry season cost much of the nursery, and the lesson has been folded into how the next round is planned.

IDPN Director Draga Osman Brahan in discussion with a visiting Tanzanian medical doctor

Health2 April 20262 min read

IDPN engages Tanzanian health expert on strengthening HIV prevention

Director Draga Osman Brahan met a Tanzanian medical doctor to compare approaches to HIV prevention, community sensitisation, early testing and reducing stigma.