Press Releases – ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN)

Official Statements and Announcements

Press Releases

Press releases share timely updates, announcements, and official positions from AHN, highlighting key developments in the network’s work and advocacy.

The ASAL Humanitarian Network issues press releases to inform stakeholders, partners, and the public about significant events, policy positions, and programme milestones. These statements provide accurate and concise information on matters affecting Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, reflecting the collective voice of the network and its members.

Each press release is crafted to ensure clarity, transparency, and alignment with AHN’s mission. Announcements may cover policy engagements, partnership launches, humanitarian responses, or notable achievements by member organizations. The goal is to keep audiences informed, foster accountability, and strengthen the visibility of locally led humanitarian action.

Events & Convenings, Press Releases

Peer Learning Meeting in Nairobi Reinforces Local Leadership Across Regions

Localisation and Network Leadership AHN Co-Convenes Global Localisation Networks to Advance System Change Thirty-seven representatives of national and local networks from sixteen countries across Latin

Events & Convenings, Press Releases

National Civil Society Networks Engage in Public Consultations on the Draft PBO Regulations, 2025

Localisation and Network Leadership CSO Networks Strengthen Voice in Shaping Kenya’s Public Benefit Organizations On 22nd July 2025, national-level civil society organization (CSO) networks, including

Mtandao wa Wahisani Wahimiza Serikali Kutatua Hali ya Ukame Nchini

Wito watolewa kwa Serikali Kuu na za Kaunti kushirikiana na jamii katika kaunti 23 zilizoathirika na ukame ili kudhibiti athari kwa wanawake, watoto na mifugo.

Community-Led Transformation: Empowering People to Drive Change and Build Resilience

In the face of growing global challenges, ASAL communities are leading local solutions that strengthen resilience and sustain livelihoods. From drought to floods, ASAL communities

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: AHN Urges Urgent, Collective Action as ASAL Floods Escalate

Torrential rains continue to wreak havoc across Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands, with devastating impacts on food security, infrastructure, and vulnerable populations. As flooding intensifies

Humanitarian Reset: A Call for Transformative Change

GLOBAL CIVIL SOCIETY CALLS FOR A HUMANITARIAN RESET TO SHIFT POWER, RESOURCES, AND DECISION-MAKING TO LOCAL ACTORS The joint statement outlines a bold agenda to

Joint Civil Society Statement – Humanitarian Reset and the Call for Transformative Change

GLOBAL CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS CALL FOR A HUMANITARIAN RESET THAT SHIFTS POWER, RESOURCES, AND DECISION-MAKING TO LOCAL ACTORS Local, national, and international civil society representatives

Assessments, Press Releases

Baseline Insights Alert-Based Cash Assistance to Disaster-Affected Communities in Garissa and Turkana

BASELINE FINDINGS REVEAL LOW INCOME, LIMITED DIETARY DIVERSITY, AND HIGH VULNERABILITY AMONG HOUSEHOLDS IN GARISSA AND TURKANA COUNTIES The baseline survey highlights economic and food

PRESS RELEASE – Escalating Humanitarian Crisis Amid Rising Floods in the ASAL Region Featured

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nairobi, May 10th 2024 – Kenya is currently experiencing heavy rainfall and subsequent floods and the ASAL region is adversely affected with

Press Releases, Situation Report

Joint Statement and Appeal – ASAL Humanitarian Network Calls for Urgent Action Amid Escalating Flooding Crisis

WORSENING HUMANITARIAN CRISIS AS HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODS DISPLACE THOUSANDS AND DESTROY LIVELIHOODS ACROSS ASAL COUNTIES Local humanitarian actors call on national and county governments

Humanitarian crisis deepens as flooding escalates in ASAL Kenya: AHN Call for Collective and Urgent Action

Sunday, 26 November 2023 Kenya is once more at the forefront of a climatic crisis. Heavy rainfall due to the El Niño climatic phenomenon as

617 Civil Society Organizations Demand Women’s Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation in Peace Processes

Global Women, Peace and Security Action 2023 Open Letter to the UN Security Council Ahead of the United Nations Security Council’s 2023 Open Debate on

Civil Society Urges the UN to Uphold Women’s Full and Equal Participation in Peacebuilding

Global Advocacy – Women, Peace and Security 2023 Open Letter – A Unified Feminist Call to Action On 16 October 2023, more than 600 civil

Civil Society Calls for Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation of Women in Peace Processes

Global Women, Peace and Security Advocacy 2023 Open Letter to UN Security Council Permanent Representatives Ahead of the annual United Nations Security Council Open Debate

NGOs Call Out Climate Injustice and Urge Global Donors to Fully Fund the Humanitarian Response

Inter-Agency Working Group (IAWG) – Horn of Africa Response Joint Statement – Horn of Africa Pledging Conference, May 2023 At the Horn of Africa High-Level

African Humanitarian Organisations Unite to Advance a Continental Voice for Local Action

African Humanitarian Leadership and Solidarity Africa Humanitarian Organisations Network (AHON) – Building Collective Power The Africa Humanitarian Organisations Network (AHON) is a newly formed platform

Drought Situation in Kenya’s ASAL Areas Reaches Crisis Level

ASAL Humanitarian Network – Drought Response Statement Press Release – October 2022 The ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN) issued a joint statement on 5 October 2022

Kenya’s Drought Crisis Demands Equal Attention and Urgent Funding

Alliance2015 and ASAL Humanitarian Network Joint Statement Partner Statement – 2022 In the context of the Horn of Africa drought crisis, the Alliance2015 network and

Over 50 NGOs Call for Urgent Action and Equitable Funding to Avert Famine in the Horn of Africa

Regional Humanitarian Advocacy – Horn of Africa Drought Joint NGO Statement – April 2022 On 25 April 2022, over 50 humanitarian organizations and networks, including

Civil Society Calls for Urgent Action to Address Worsening Drought in Kenya’s ASAL Counties

ASAL Humanitarian Network – Advocacy and Climate Justice Press Statement – November 2021 On 10 November 2021, the ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN) issued a joint

AHN Warns of Looming Humanitarian Disaster as Drought Deepens Across Kenya’s ASALs

ASAL Humanitarian Network – Early Warning and Climate Advocacy Press Statement – July 2021 On 13 July 2021, the ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN) issued an

One in Ten Kenyans Face Crisis Levels of Food Insecurity Amid Drought, Locusts and COVID-19

ASAL Humanitarian Network – Early Warning and Preparedness Advocacy Joint Advocacy Statement – March 2021 On 29 March 2021, the ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN) issued