Farmers in Hareri-Adle village, Bal’ad District, 5 February 2025
ACCESS and Nuros9 completed a flood-mitigation workshop for 60 farmers from Hareri-Adle, Muriale, Mareerey and Do’oley, strengthening local preparedness for recurrent river and rain flooding.
Participants examined the causes and consequences of flooding, the influence of climate change and the value of early-warning information. The training covered natural and engineered measures, including vegetation protection, erosion control, sand barriers, riverbank reinforcement, canal improvement and better water management.
Group work helped farmers connect disaster preparedness with agricultural continuity. The sessions discussed flood-resistant crops, organic soil improvement and ways to organize community response. Participants also identified local drivers of flood risk, including weakened riverbanks, environmental degradation and inadequate infrastructure maintenance.
The training increased awareness of local flood hazards and encouraged collective action, including continued learning and locally organized response structures.