[Vulnerable Communities on The Globeš] #21 Wamba, Samburu County, Kenya
Wamba in Samburu County is a vulnerable community in Kenya.
The community faces the high risk of flood and drought. The natural disaster is still ongoing. The effects have caused the communities to lack water for farming which is a major source for livelihoods. Thus it led to high levels of malnutrition and an increase in diseases due to lack of safe drinking water.
Basic Information about Community
Population
about 16000 people, 3000 households
Common Income Source
trade, farming, animal keeping
Common Expenditure
nothing much but food items
Money Needed in Case of Natural Disaster
Money to recover from the disaster and take a preventive action is around 10 USD per family. It depends on the condition. The money is used to buy food items, invest in agriculture technologies, repair houses destroyed by the disaster, and buy feeds for the animals.
NGOs working in this community
To know more about CMA, check this article in Hedgefy Blog.
