The Assessment of Resilience

The image captures a moment of technical assessment in the field. Four individuals stand at the edge of a circular, concrete water reservoir (known locally as a berkad). The reservoir is visibly dry, its concrete floor exposed to the sun—a stark indicator that the primary water source for the surrounding area has failed. The landscape beyond is arid, with red earth and sparse acacia trees typical of the Puntland region. The diverse vests worn by the team—including the Raad Society logo (visible on the right) and another partner organization (Puntland Minority Women Development Organization) in purple—indicate a joint mission.

The Human Impact While no community members are visible in this specific frame, the empty well tells a story of acute vulnerability. A dry berkad means families must travel significantly longer distances to find water, often relying on expensive water trucking. This situation directly threatens the "target groups" mentioned in Raad Society's profile, particularly women and children who are usually responsible for water collection, and pastoralists whose livelihoods depend on these water points.

The Call for Resilience This image visualizes Raad Society's operational approach:

Collaboration: The mix of vests demonstrates Raad Society's core value of collaboration, working with "government, civil society, and humanitarian actors".

Assessment & Action: This is the first step in "Construction and rehabilitation of water systems". Before water can flow, the extent of the damage or dryness must be verified on the ground.

Integrity: By physically visiting remote sites, the organization upholds its value of "Integrity" and accountability, ensuring that aid is directed exactly where the infrastructure has failed.

This scene represents the "Daily Tasks" of the organization: monitoring, evaluating, and preparing to respond to urgent needs.