Athman Omar
El Nino Emergency Response Volunteer
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About
Dedicated humanitarian from Kipini East with experience supporting 500+ households during the 2023/2024 El Niño floods.
Board
Member of the Kenya Red Cross Society, Garsen Branch, and active volunteer in emergency response. Expert in community mobilization across flood-prone areas, skilled in coordination of relief operations, cash transfer programming, WASH emergency response, and mobile data collection. Committed to building community resilience, safeguarding vulnerable populations, and ensuring timely disaster response in Tana Delta.
Experience
Board Member / Volunteer, Garsen Branch - Kenya Red Cross Society - Garsen, Tana River County, Kenya
(2023-01)
- Supported 500+ households during the 2023/2024 El Niño floods with emergency relief coordination and humanitarian assistance
- Led community mobilization efforts to improve flood preparedness and safety awareness in Garsen sub-county
- Collaborated with Kenya Red Cross teams on WASH emergency distribution and cash transfer programs for affected families
Community Volunteer - Kipini East Community - Kipini East, Tana River County, Kenya
(2023-01)
- Coordinated local emergency response for flood-affected households across Kipini East location
- Conducted household assessments using KoboToolbox and ODK for rapid needs data collection and reporting
- Worked closely with local leaders to ensure equitable aid distribution to vulnerable families
Bodaboda Operator - Field Transport & Navigation - Bodaboda Transport Service - Kipini East, Tana River County, Kenya
(2021-01)
- Provided vital transport to remote and flood-affected areas including Ozi, Kilelengwani, and Kipini using motorbike
