ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN)

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Stories, perspectives, and lessons driving locally-led humanitarian action across Kenya’s ASAL counties.

The AHN Blog is a platform for sharing lived experiences, field insights, and critical reflections from local actors shaping the future of humanitarian response in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Through voices from our network and partners, we spotlight how communities are addressing climate shocks, conflict, gender inequality, and resilience building through innovative, locally-driven solutions.

From success stories to systemic challenges, our blog documents the real-time evolution of the localization agenda in practice. Join us in exploring the dynamic intersections of policy, practice, and people-led transformation—where every story is a step toward more equitable aid systems and empowered ASAL communities.

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

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 thousands of households displaced and…

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

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 well as the enhanced Indian…

Community-led transformation: Empowering people to drive change and build resilience

Community-led transformation: Empowering people to drive change and build resilience

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 The world is facing unique challenges that affect the productivity and sustainability of the economic and social systems. The world is facing unique challenges that affect…