Story by: Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (iDMC)
The Building Opportunities for Resilience in the Horn of Africa (BORESHA) is a cross-border project funded by the EUTF that promotes economic development and resilience among communities in the Mandera triangle area between Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia. It uses a community-driven approach to address the shared risks and opportunities in the border area through improved natural resource management, disaster risk reduction, vocational training and cash for work interventions.
In the face of recurrent flooding and drought, the project implemented activities to improve early warning systems, address water shortages, rehabilitate rangelands, and create opportunities for alternative sources of income such as fodder production and charcoal production from invasive tree species. Training on climate-smart agricultural practices and the provision of agricultural inputs such as hay stores and farming equipment has helped participants to adapt to the changing climate. Livestock owners also benefited from animal health interventions including mass animal vaccinations, treatment, and training.
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