ZUST & REACT PARTNERSHIP

ZUST Partners in REACT Project to Support Water and Food Security in Baidoa

A collaborative initiative to strengthen resilient agroecological value chains in Somalia.

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

Empowering Communities: The ZUST REACT Project

Zamzam University of Science and Technology (ZUST) is proud to lead a transformative consortium alongside Action Against Hunger, Genius Water, and the Resilient Environmental Agriculture Development Organization (READO). Together, we are building resilient, climate-smart food security and innovative water management infrastructures optimized for local Somali farming communities.

Zamzam University

Academic leader spearheading scientific research, localized training, and community implementation.

Action Against Hunger

Global NGO deploying field strategies for food security and nutritional relief in vulnerable areas.

Genius Water

Providing cutting-edge, sustainable water purification and desalination technologies.

READO

Fostering grass-roots alignment and sustainable environmental practices within rural communities.

Supporting Farmers & Sustainable Agriculture

Empowering rural communities with the infrastructure, knowledge, and inclusive frameworks necessary to build resilient and thriving agroecological landscapes.

Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation: Revitalizing canals and storage reservoirs to ensure reliable irrigation for family farms.
Soil Conservation: Integrating organic composting, multi-cropping, and erosion control to protect and enrich arable land.
Women & Youth in Agroecology: Providing tailored leadership training, resource access, and agricultural entrepreneurship pathways.

PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION

Working with Local Institutions and Communities

REACT involves Somali institutions and farmers in designing and implementing activities, placing local knowledge and community priorities at the centre of our co-designed water and agricultural initiatives.

Somali Institutions

We partner closely with local universities and regulatory bodies to align research with public policy and build long-term academic resilience.

Local Farmers

Placing traditional farming insights at the core, we co-create adaptive water management models that ensure food security and sustainability.

Academic Impact & Collaboration

Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals

Our research, resources, and institutional partnerships drive actionable solutions tailored to environmental and social challenges.

SDG 2: Zero Hunger

Enhancing crop resilience and agronomic strategies to ensure consistent food security for local farming communities.

SDG 6: Clean Water

Optimizing water infrastructure and sanitation monitoring through direct university partnership programs.

SDG 13: Climate Action

Implementing local warning tools and regional ecosystem models to combat dryland climate challenges.

SDG 17: Partnerships

Fostering academic cooperation, international exchange, and shared sustainability models.

PROJECT PARTNERSHIP UPDATE

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Published on 22 October 2025 by Action Against Hunger.

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Building Knowledge for Real-World Impact