News & Updates
News & Updates
The latest reports and updates from our climate resilience operations in Gedo and Bakool.
Climate Adaptation · April 22, 2026 · Elbarde, Bakool Region
Drip Irrigation Now Supporting HCG Field Operations in Elbarde
HCG’s Elbarde field site is now operational with a gravity-fed drip irrigation system, enabling efficient water use with zero fuel and zero electricity.
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HDPN Scale-up · April 12, 2026 · Kansahley Village, Dolow
HCG Expands HDPN Work in Dolow to Reach More Households
Expansion from 20 to 50 households in Kansahley Village, with land under preparation for the second season and 102kg of onion seed already thriving in the nursery.
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Plantation · March 31, 2026 · Kansahley Village, Dolow
Plantation Progress: Seedlings, Tilling and Land Preparation Underway in Dolow
Field photos confirm active land tilling, a thriving onion nursery, and land being prepared for the next agricultural cycle in Kansahley Village.
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Partnership · March 25, 2026 · Elbarde, Bakool Region
HCG Signs MoU with Elbarde District Administration
A formal Memorandum of Understanding with the Elbarde District Administration anchors HCG’s climate resilience and rangeland work in shared local governance and joint planning.
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Expansion · March 20, 2026 · Elbarde, Bakool Region
HCG Strengthens Field Presence in Elbarde with Operational Field Office
Hawd Climate Guardian’s new operational field office in Elbarde supports direct coordination, faster communication, and closer technical follow-up across South West State Somalia.
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Progress Report · April 2, 2026 · Dolow, Gedo Zone
HDPN Pilot Project Transforms Agriculture in Dolow District
The HDPN Drought Response Pilot cultivated 10 hectares, producing 210.5 quintals of crops and generating $1,680 in income for 20 food-insecure households in Kansahley Village.
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Expansion · March 19, 2026 · Elbarde, Bakool Region
HCG Opens New Field Office in Elbarde, Bakool Region
Hawd Climate Guardian expanded operations to South West State with a new field office in Elbarde District, strengthening rangeland restoration and climate-smart agriculture across the Bakool region.
Impact Update · February 28, 2026 · Kansahley Village, Dolow
Season 1 Harvest Completes with 210.5 Quintals Across 10 Hectares
The first agricultural season under the HDPN pilot delivered diversified crop production including watermelon, tomatoes, sorghum, and fodder crops, securing food for over 100 people.