Climate change in East Africa is a long-term shift in global or regional climate patterns caused by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation. It presents challenges such as more frequent and severe droughts, changes in rainfall patterns, extreme weather events, loss of biodiversity, and negative impacts on human health. Urgent action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to changing climate conditions, and build resilience in vulnerable communities.
Climate change is a major threat to the people and ecosystems of East Africa. From droughts and floods to rising temperatures and sea levels, the impacts of climate change are already being felt in the region. As a youth-led organization, Horn in Focus is committed to addressing this urgent challenge through a range of initiatives and programs.
Our work in East Africa focuses on promoting sustainable practices and behaviors that can help to mitigate the impacts of climate change. This includes initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, protect and restore ecosystems, and promote renewable energy. We also work to increase awareness and understanding of the impacts of climate change, and to build the capacity of local communities to respond to these challenges.
At Horn in Focus, we believe that the youth have an important role to play in addressing the impacts of climate change. We provide a platform for young leaders and change-makers to connect, collaborate, and take action on this urgent issue. Through our work, we seek to build a more sustainable and resilient future for the people and ecosystems of East Africa.
Horn in Focus has successfully implemented over 20 projects with top scores and has built a strong partnership network with over 15 organizations in Europe and 7 in East Africa, enabling us to broaden our impact and work collaboratively to address urgent challenges.
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Completed Year/Status |
Project Implemented |
Location |
Partner/Donor |
Key Results |
Cluster |
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November 2016 – April 2017 |
Youth for change (Y4C) Phase III, Economic Integration Component |
Mogadishu |
International labor Organization (ILO) |
160 youth (50% female) will be trained on vocational skills to earn |
Protection / livelihood |
|
August – December 2016 |
Youth for Change Training, Social rehabilitation and integration |
Banaadir Region |
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
160 youth at risk enrolled at Karaan and Waberi Peace Centre and socially rehabilitated. |
Protection/ Livelihood |
|
September 2015 – August 2017 |
Youth Employment and placement project |
Banadir region-Mogadishu |
United States for America Development foundation |
180 Beneficiaries are provided intensive skills training (Level 2) (27% male 73% Female) youth in the target area Between the ages of 18-35 |
Food Security |
|
On going since 1 Sept 2013 |
Provision of ambulance Services |
Banadir region-Mogadishu |
International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
Provision of free ambulance service for IDPs living in the settlements who can’t afford to walk to the health facilities/hospitals |
Health |
|
1 June – 30 July, 2015 |
Enhance the livelihood condition of 130 small scale entrepreneurs |
Mogadishu/Banadir |
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) |
130 people were enhanced their skills to improve their livelihood mechanisms. |
Education/Food Security |
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May – Oct 2014 |
Youth for Change Training, Social rehabilitation and integration |
Banaadir Region |
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) |
65 youth at risk enrolled at Karaan Peace Centre and socially rehabilitated. |
Protection/Livelihood |
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April – September 2014 |
Youth Skills Training, Sustainable Job Opportunity and Placement |
Banadir region – Mogadishu |
United State for African Development Foundation (USADF) |
30 provided intensive skills trainings (level 1) (55% Male and 45% female) youth in the target area between the ages of 18-35. |
Food Security |
