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Barwaqa Relief Organization
Barwaqa Relief Organization is an international nonprofit serving communities in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. We provide humanitarian aid, including clean water, food, and shelter, to communities affected by drought, flooding, conflict and displacement.
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- We empower indigenous peoples, women, children, youth and entrepreneurs.
Our Work
Humanitarian Support
We provide emergency relief and assistance to marginalized communities in need.
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Water, Sanitation, and Health
We ensure access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and health services.
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Food Security & Shelter
We support sustainable agriculture, nutrition programs, and safe housing initiatives.
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Environmental Conservation
We promote environmental protection, climate resilience, and natural resource management.
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Waste Management
We sensitize communities on food and water waste management through the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
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Capacity Building
We empower communities through education, training, and knowledge-sharing for sustainable development with other partners.
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We sensitize households, schools, and hotels on the sustainable management.
Reduce
Food: We encourage communities to eat and cook only what is needed, and to dispose of unavoidable food waste responsibly, such as using proper waste bins or refrigerating leftovers.
Water: We promote efficient water use through proper taps, cisterns, and water-saving devices.
Reuse
Food: Leftovers can be safely reused at home or stored in containers to minimize waste generation.
Water: Reuse water safely within households, for example, for cleaning or refilling containers.
Recycle
Food: Waste food can be recycled into animal feed, compost, or industrial products, including items made from animal bones.
Water: Depending on purification, recycled water can be used for irrigation, fish farming, or safe consumption.
Our Impact
Environmental Conservation and Waste Management
Through this approach, we empower communities to adopt sustainable practices, reduce environmental impact, and promote responsible consumption.
We provide humanitarian aid, including clean water, food, and shelter, to communities affected by drought, flooding, conflict, and displacement.
- We focus on providing water, sanitation, food security, shelter, health, and education, while also advancing environmental conservation and sustainable waste management.
We are dedicated to supporting indigenous and marginalized communities.
We serve communities in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.
Barwaqa Relief Organization
2025 Graduation
We empower indigenous peoples, women, children, youth, and entrepreneurs through education, healthcare, counseling, business and communication training, economic empowerment, climate resilience, and Zero Waste management, aligned with the SDGs.
- We deliver counseling, business, and communication training.
- We promote entrepreneurship and economic empowerment.
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FAQs
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to sensitize households, schools
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Why combine humanitarian aid with environmental programs?
Humanitarian needs and environmental sustainability go hand in hand. Communities cannot thrive without food, water, and shelter, but they also cannot survive long-term without protecting their environment.
Why focus on food and water waste?
Food and water waste directly worsen hunger, poverty, and scarcity. Reducing waste means conserving resources, protecting the environment, and ensuring vulnerable communities have enough to meet their needs.
How do you encourage people to reduce waste?
We teach communities to cook only what is needed, to store food properly, and to save water using taps, cisterns, and water-efficient devices.
Is reusing food safe?
Yes. We emphasize safe storage and reuse within homes. Leftovers can be eaten later if properly stored, and water can be reused for cleaning or refilling containers.
How is food recycled into useful products?
Food scraps can be composted or turned into animal feed. Even animal bones can be recycled into plates, cups, or jewelry. Water, once purified, can be reused for irrigation, fish farming, or safe consumption.
What does sensitization mean?
It means raising awareness and changing behaviors. BRO does this through community workshops, school outreach, household visits, awareness campaigns, practical demonstrations, and advocacy.
Can you give an example of your awareness campaigns?
Yes, for example, we run radio talk shows on responsible water use, organize school competitions on zero waste, and host events on World Water Day to engage communities.
How can the Global Zero Waste Forum work with BRO?
We are open to joint campaigns, knowledge sharing, policy advocacy, and capacity building. Together, we can amplify impact locally and globally.
Testimonials
What They are Talking
About Barwaqa
Working with Barwaqa Relief Organization has been inspiring. Their commitment to reaching vulnerable communities is unmatched, and together we’ve brought lasting solutions in areas devastated by drought.
John Mwangi
Local NGO Partner, Kenya
The team at Barwaqa works with compassion and professionalism. Being part of their mission showed me that even small acts of kindness can create a big difference.
David Kamau
Volunteer, Kenya
I chose to support Barwaqa because they are transparent and efficient. Every update I received showed how my donation was making a direct difference on the ground.
Emily Roberts
International Donor, UK
Helping distribute food packages with Barwaqa was one of the proudest moments of my life. I saw smiles return to families who had been hungry for weeks.
Ahmed Ali
Volunteer, Somalia
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