Beneficiary: Fadumo Yusuf Abdi (30)
Location: Dhimris IDP Camp, Deynile District
Fadumo Yusuf Abdi, a 30-year-old mother of five living with a physical disability, life in Dhimris IDP Camp was filled with daily hardship. Before the project, using the latrine was one of the most difficult and humiliating challenges she faced. The existing toilets were far away, narrow, and unsafe for someone with limited mobility.
Fadumo often depended on her children or neighbors for support, sometimes waiting until night to avoid embarrassment.
“I felt like a burden to everyone,” Fadumo shared. “I had no privacy. I lost my confidence.”
The flash floods in May 2025 made her situation worse. Her shelter was damaged, and muddy paths made movement even more dangerous.
Through the NCA-funded project implemented by DBG, disability-accessible latrines were constructed in the camp. These latrines were designed with wider doors, handrails, and enough space for safe use. For the first time in years, Fadumo could use a toilet independently.
“This latrine gave me my dignity back,” she said. “I can take care of myself without help.”
The intervention restored not only physical access but also self-respect and confidence. Fadumo’s story shows how inclusive sanitation can change lives by restoring dignity and independence to the most vulnerable.