Our Saving Grace: Support During Our Darkest Moments of Drought

Kame Mamo Dido is a 32-year-old widow and a mother of five children. When the drought reached its cruellest point, the little her family had was almost gone — and the weight of keeping five children fed and safe rested on her alone.

PACIDA’s support reached families like Kame’s at exactly the moment they needed it most, helping them hold on through the darkest stretch of the crisis.

Reaching those who need it most

Female-headed households are among the hardest hit when drought strikes. By prioritising the most vulnerable, PACIDA’s emergency response is not just relief — it is a lifeline that keeps families together until the rains, and recovery, return.