January–February 2026 Progress Report
Our Impact
Joint Dolow District Administration & Hawd Climate Guardian initiative delivering measurable results across Gedo and Bakool regions
20
Households
Drought-affected families receiving comprehensive support
100+
People
Individuals benefiting from the joint initiative
50%
Women-Led
Female-headed households with equal access to all inputs
10
Crop Varieties
Across vegetables, cereals, legumes, oil crops, fruits & forages
210.5 Qt
Total Production
Quintals harvested across all crop types in Season 1
10 Ha
Land Cultivated
Hectares of productive farmland established
$1,680
Income Generated
Cash revenue from crop sales in Season 1
Legal Status
Hawd Climate Guardian is a Somali-led NGO. It is permitted to operate by the Federal Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation (MoIFAR/NGOD/1310, valid to 11 October 2027) and is registered with Jubaland State (License No. 00215) and South West State (Registration No. 1203). It is also incorporated in Alberta, Canada as a society, Hawd Climate Guardian Board, under the Societies Act (Corporate Access Number 5028364015, incorporated 1 June 2026).
January–February 2026 Results
Evidence-based results from Month 5 of implementation
Climate-Smart Agriculture
100%
All 20 households completed planting with 10 crop varieties across 10 hectares, producing 210.5 quintals of food and generating $1,680 in income
Self-reported program status
Fodder Production
20 plots
Sudan Grass and Alfa-Alfa fodder established across household farms — 37 quintals produced for livestock protection
Self-reported program status
Training Delivered
100%
All households trained in mulching, specialized tilling, soil health management, and fodder harvesting cycles
Self-reported program status
Government Partnership
Active
Joint implementation with Dolow District Administration ensures community trust and long-term sustainability
Self-reported program status
January–February 2026
Field Progress Photos
Real results from our climate-smart agriculture interventions in Dolow District and our new Elbarde field office in Bakool
Elbarde Field Office
HCG South-West State field office in Elbarde, Bakool Region — expanding our geographic reach
Elbarde Agricultural Site
Vegetable production at Ceel Barde, Bakool — new farming activities under development
Solar Infrastructure
Solar panels at an HCG field site
Elbarde Rangeland
Natural rangeland landscape in Ceel Barde, Bakool — potential restoration area
Elbarde Drip Lines
Close-up of gravity-fed drip tubing at the Elbarde pilot, Bakool Region
Diversified Farm Plot
Thriving crops across beneficiary farms in Dolow District
Beneficiary Farmers
Farmers standing in their flourishing watermelon fields
Onion Harvest
Freshly harvested onions in Kansahley Village, Dolow District, June 2026
Climate-Smart Planting
HCG field team planting in a cultivated plot, Kansahley Village
Onion Nursery
Season 2 onion nursery beds, Kansahley Village, April 2026
Haricot Bean Cultivation
Haricot bean field under harvest, Kansahley Village, March 2026
Community Partnership
Male and female beneficiaries working together on their farm
Irrigation Management
Farmers managing water channels for banana and vegetable crops
Banana Plantation
Young banana plants with intercropped cowpeas receiving irrigation
Maize Field Inspection
HCG team visiting maize fields with beneficiary farmers
Sudan Grass Fodder
High-yield fodder production to protect livestock from starvation
Cowpea Production
Nitrogen-fixing cowpeas enriching soil for healthier crops
Watermelon Harvest
Watermelons planned for harvest during Ramadan
Tomato Production
Tomatoes thriving as key cash crops for income
Sesame Flowering
Sesame crops in bloom for oil production and income
Geographic Focus
Building resilience across two climate-vulnerable regions
Primary Operations
- Region: Gedo Zone, Jubaland State
- District: Dolow District
- Country: Somalia
- Communities: Pastoral and agro-pastoral
Climate Context
The Gedo Zone is an arid to semi-arid region highly vulnerable to drought, desertification, and unpredictable rainfall patterns.
Expansion Area
- Region: Bakool Region, South West State
- District: Elbarde District
- Country: Somalia
New field office established to serve agro-pastoral communities in Bakool Region, extending HCG’s climate resilience programming beyond Gedo.
Impact Timeline
Our journey of creating positive change
February 2023
Organization Founded
Hawd Climate Guardian established to address climate challenges in Dolow District
November 2025
HDP Nexus Pilot Launched
Joint initiative with Dolow District Administration begins—20 households selected through vulnerability assessment
December 2025
Input Distribution
103 kg of improved seeds across 10 crop varieties distributed to all 20 beneficiary households
January 2026
Season 1 Harvest
210.5 quintals produced across 10 hectares, generating $1,680 in income — 95.5 quintals for household food consumption
February 2026
Elbarde Office Opened
HCG expands to South West State with new field office in Elbarde District, Bakool Region
Mar–Apr 2026
Scale-Up Phase
Continuous monitoring, Season 2 planning and land preparation, with a plan to reach 50 households across 25 hectares
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our work contributes directly to achieving multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals
1
No Poverty
2
Zero Hunger
5
Gender Equality
6
Clean Water
13
Climate Action
15
Life on Land
17
Partnerships