New Ways is a nonprofit national organization established in 1993. We work in southern Somalia providing and coordinating humanitarian aid.
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New Ways uses creative solutions to improve access to water in communities that rely on electricity by harnessing solar power to operate water wells, ensuring clean, continuous follow of water all the time. New Ways exemplifies the power of localization in driving local changes.
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Funding cuts are undermining efforts to combat critical malnutrition in Lower Shabelle. Alongside our partner, @unicefsomalia, New Ways delivers life-saving plumpy'nut treatment and routine screening in Wanlaweyn, LS but urgent support is needed to sustain these intervention.
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Malnutrition is a growing crisis in Somalia. According to the UN IPC/UNICEF 2026 figure, 1.6 million children face acute levels of malnutrition. In Wanlaweyn, our nutrition and feeding program supports children at risk of malnutrition. We thank @unicefsomalia for the support!
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2026 Deyr rains are expected to bring heavy rains in Somalia. The event called EL NIÑO is likely to cause displacement in flood-prone areas. Yesterday, our Barawe team conducted EL NIÑO awareness sessions during our nutrition-sensitive cash assistance feedback awareness sessions.
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New Ways supports special needs and inclusive education in Galmudug through targeted initiatives that enhance classroom accessibility, fund specialized teacher training, supply essential learning materials, and provide financial stipends to help retain special needs educators.
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WASHFIRST, funded by CRS, transforms water access for communities facing water shortages in Barawe. The project focused on the provision of clean water points and 3000 hygiene and sanitation materials. Khalid Ige, New Ways WASH engineer reflects on the project's implementation.
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In Somalia, resilience is rewriting a different story. In drought-stricken places like Dhusomareb, children head back to schools defying challenges and showing what true resilience can do. Thanks to the @BMZ_Bund and other partners, we are playing a role in providing education.
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Funding cuts continue to have significant impact on children’s essential nutrition services including feeding plumpy’nuts. In Barawe, New Ways MCH provides basic screening and nutrition care to children under 5 like Sadiq in the video. Thanks to @unicefsomalia for the support.
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#Localization is empowering communities in Somalia. Despite the logistical and security hurdles aid workers face every day, local NGOs like New Ways are leading the way delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance directly to hard-to-reach areas when it matters most. #NWO
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New Ways Lower Shabelle Focal Lead Maryan Abdulahi recently paid a monitoring and supervisory visit to Barawe town to oversee the work our Dayax Mother and Child Nutrition Center is providing for the community. During her visit, Maryan met with healthcare providers at the center.
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Access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation remains a challenge in parts of the Southwest State of Somalia. Through our WASHFIRST project, New Ways constructed and rehabilitated water wells in Barawe town. The shallow wells are powered by solar energy and freely run 24/7.
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New Ways, in partnership with CRS, implemented two water wells projects in Barawe last week. Through WASHFIRST, we are transforming local infrastructure. WASHFIRST improves clean water, enhances community health, and builds long-term climate resilience for vulnerable families.
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WASH needs are growing in Somalia as repetitive droughts continue to displace communities. In Barawe district, our WASHFIRST project funded by CRS
is strengthening access to safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and resilience services for vulnerable communities in Barawe town.
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When adults show care and trust, children feel save. Our protection program in #Buurkahaba creates that environment where children feel safe and seen. Our staff take care of IDP children during play. We offer children a chance to connect with mentors and have fun in a safe space.
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'My duties go far beyond what I am expected to do, to me supporting communities in Barawe is about a sense of belonging and identity.' Kinsi Farah who is in charge of our Dayax MCH in Barawe is one of the brave women who are dedicating their career helping others. #ActForHumanity
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#OnWorldHumanitarianDay, We honor and celebrate humanitarian aid workers who dedicate their lives helping others. At New Ways, our team at the field work hard every day to support the communities we serve. Meet three of our staff members whose work have impacted others this year.
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New Ways celebrates with some of our #JRP beneficiary schools and students who earned top spots in this year's national exams. We are happy that our education work is having such impact on kids. When children and schools are given the tools to succeed, they deliver the best.
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#OnWorldHumanitarianDay, We join the global call for the protection of humanitarian workers who risk their lives to reach and support people in need of help. Here in Somalia, access to humanitarian delivery can be challenging. We thank our NWO aid workers for their resilience.
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The second quarter of 2026 was both impactful and challenging. We have new updates across our projects in our operational focus areas. The update provides key successes across our WASH, education, health and nutritions sectors. Read the full update here: shorturl.at/aecFZ
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