Habitat Defenders Africa (HDA)
@hdafrica.bsky.social
Habitat Defenders Africa (HDA) is a non-profit network uniting professionals from diverse backgrounds purposed to Defend Nature, Protect Rights, and Empower Communities across Africa
Women in Somalia report poor housing and unmet rights to adequate shelter, worsened by prolonged drought.
Housing justice is climate justice.
#Somalia #WomenRights #HousingJustice #ClimateJustice
Housing justice is climate justice.
#Somalia #WomenRights #HousingJustice #ClimateJustice
January 27, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Women in Somalia report poor housing and unmet rights to adequate shelter, worsened by prolonged drought.
Housing justice is climate justice.
#Somalia #WomenRights #HousingJustice #ClimateJustice
Housing justice is climate justice.
#Somalia #WomenRights #HousingJustice #ClimateJustice
Defending nature is a right, not a crime. #ProtectHabitatDefenders
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Defending nature is a right, not a crime. #ProtectHabitatDefenders
UPDATE 🌊 | Southern Africa Floods
Hundreds are now being rescued across flood-affected areas. We commend emergency teams and regional forces for saving lives 🚁👏.
Thousands still need shelter 🏠, water 💧 & care 🏥.
Climate impacts demand urgent action.
#SouthernAfricaFloods #SADC #DisasterResponse
Hundreds are now being rescued across flood-affected areas. We commend emergency teams and regional forces for saving lives 🚁👏.
Thousands still need shelter 🏠, water 💧 & care 🏥.
Climate impacts demand urgent action.
#SouthernAfricaFloods #SADC #DisasterResponse
January 22, 2026 at 8:02 AM
UPDATE 🌊 | Southern Africa Floods
Hundreds are now being rescued across flood-affected areas. We commend emergency teams and regional forces for saving lives 🚁👏.
Thousands still need shelter 🏠, water 💧 & care 🏥.
Climate impacts demand urgent action.
#SouthernAfricaFloods #SADC #DisasterResponse
Hundreds are now being rescued across flood-affected areas. We commend emergency teams and regional forces for saving lives 🚁👏.
Thousands still need shelter 🏠, water 💧 & care 🏥.
Climate impacts demand urgent action.
#SouthernAfricaFloods #SADC #DisasterResponse
🚨 HDA Statement: Floods continue in Southern Africa (#Mozambique, #SouthAfrica & #Zimbabwe) – 100+ dead, hundreds of thousands displaced.
HDA stands with affected communities & calls for urgent humanitarian action & climate-resilient solutions. ✊🏾
#SouthernAfricaFloods #ClimateJustice #HDA
HDA stands with affected communities & calls for urgent humanitarian action & climate-resilient solutions. ✊🏾
#SouthernAfricaFloods #ClimateJustice #HDA
January 21, 2026 at 6:13 AM
🚨 HDA Statement: Floods continue in Southern Africa (#Mozambique, #SouthAfrica & #Zimbabwe) – 100+ dead, hundreds of thousands displaced.
HDA stands with affected communities & calls for urgent humanitarian action & climate-resilient solutions. ✊🏾
#SouthernAfricaFloods #ClimateJustice #HDA
HDA stands with affected communities & calls for urgent humanitarian action & climate-resilient solutions. ✊🏾
#SouthernAfricaFloods #ClimateJustice #HDA
❓ How can the Fund for Responding to Loss & Damage protect communities hit by floods in Southern Africa? 🌧️
100+ deaths, thousands displaced, yet the United States has exited the Fund, blocking vital support.
🔹 HDA calls for urgent #ClimateJustice and #LossAndDamage.
100+ deaths, thousands displaced, yet the United States has exited the Fund, blocking vital support.
🔹 HDA calls for urgent #ClimateJustice and #LossAndDamage.
January 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM
❓ How can the Fund for Responding to Loss & Damage protect communities hit by floods in Southern Africa? 🌧️
100+ deaths, thousands displaced, yet the United States has exited the Fund, blocking vital support.
🔹 HDA calls for urgent #ClimateJustice and #LossAndDamage.
100+ deaths, thousands displaced, yet the United States has exited the Fund, blocking vital support.
🔹 HDA calls for urgent #ClimateJustice and #LossAndDamage.
WATCH: Dramatic rescue in Manica, Mozambique, as the presidential chopper saves people stranded on top of a car amid severe flooding. 🌊
Floods continue to devastate communities across the region, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness, protection, and climate action.
#FloodRescue #Mozambique
Floods continue to devastate communities across the region, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness, protection, and climate action.
#FloodRescue #Mozambique
January 19, 2026 at 12:36 PM
WATCH: Dramatic rescue in Manica, Mozambique, as the presidential chopper saves people stranded on top of a car amid severe flooding. 🌊
Floods continue to devastate communities across the region, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness, protection, and climate action.
#FloodRescue #Mozambique
Floods continue to devastate communities across the region, highlighting the urgent need for preparedness, protection, and climate action.
#FloodRescue #Mozambique
🌧️ Floods have killed 100+ people across Mozambique, South Africa & Zimbabwe.
🏠 Homes in Chókwè are submerged, and since October 104 deaths reported in Mozambique.
🔹 HDA stands with affected communities and calls for urgent climate action & protection.
#SevereFlooding #ClimateCrisis
🏠 Homes in Chókwè are submerged, and since October 104 deaths reported in Mozambique.
🔹 HDA stands with affected communities and calls for urgent climate action & protection.
#SevereFlooding #ClimateCrisis
January 19, 2026 at 9:23 AM
🌧️ Floods have killed 100+ people across Mozambique, South Africa & Zimbabwe.
🏠 Homes in Chókwè are submerged, and since October 104 deaths reported in Mozambique.
🔹 HDA stands with affected communities and calls for urgent climate action & protection.
#SevereFlooding #ClimateCrisis
🏠 Homes in Chókwè are submerged, and since October 104 deaths reported in Mozambique.
🔹 HDA stands with affected communities and calls for urgent climate action & protection.
#SevereFlooding #ClimateCrisis
🏚️ Homes lost. 🌾 Livelihoods destroyed. African communities are on the frontlines of climate change. Action on Loss & Damage is urgent. ✊🌍
#ClimateJustice #LossAndDamage #Resilience #AfricanCommunities
#ClimateJustice #LossAndDamage #Resilience #AfricanCommunities
January 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM
🏚️ Homes lost. 🌾 Livelihoods destroyed. African communities are on the frontlines of climate change. Action on Loss & Damage is urgent. ✊🌍
#ClimateJustice #LossAndDamage #Resilience #AfricanCommunities
#ClimateJustice #LossAndDamage #Resilience #AfricanCommunities
🏠🌍👩🏽🦽🌱🌊 Why Habitat Justice?
Housing is a human right.
Land inequality fuels poverty.
Women & vulnerable groups suffer most.
A healthy environment sustains livelihoods.
Climate impacts destroy homes first.
Habitat Justice = Human Justice.
#WhyHabitatJustice #ClimateJustice #LandRights #HDA
Housing is a human right.
Land inequality fuels poverty.
Women & vulnerable groups suffer most.
A healthy environment sustains livelihoods.
Climate impacts destroy homes first.
Habitat Justice = Human Justice.
#WhyHabitatJustice #ClimateJustice #LandRights #HDA
January 12, 2026 at 10:36 AM
🏠🌍👩🏽🦽🌱🌊 Why Habitat Justice?
Housing is a human right.
Land inequality fuels poverty.
Women & vulnerable groups suffer most.
A healthy environment sustains livelihoods.
Climate impacts destroy homes first.
Habitat Justice = Human Justice.
#WhyHabitatJustice #ClimateJustice #LandRights #HDA
Housing is a human right.
Land inequality fuels poverty.
Women & vulnerable groups suffer most.
A healthy environment sustains livelihoods.
Climate impacts destroy homes first.
Habitat Justice = Human Justice.
#WhyHabitatJustice #ClimateJustice #LandRights #HDA
Happy New Year 2026 🌍
In 2026, HDA stands with communities to advance climate justice, housing & land rights, and human dignity.
Together, we defend nature, protect human rights to habitat and empower communities.
#HappyNewYear2026 #ClimateJustice #HabitatRights
In 2026, HDA stands with communities to advance climate justice, housing & land rights, and human dignity.
Together, we defend nature, protect human rights to habitat and empower communities.
#HappyNewYear2026 #ClimateJustice #HabitatRights
January 6, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Happy New Year 2026 🌍
In 2026, HDA stands with communities to advance climate justice, housing & land rights, and human dignity.
Together, we defend nature, protect human rights to habitat and empower communities.
#HappyNewYear2026 #ClimateJustice #HabitatRights
In 2026, HDA stands with communities to advance climate justice, housing & land rights, and human dignity.
Together, we defend nature, protect human rights to habitat and empower communities.
#HappyNewYear2026 #ClimateJustice #HabitatRights
Habitat Defenders Stories:
Women in Somalia are speaking out about climate-driven drought and the urgent need for safer housing. Their voices are leading the call for justice and community resilience.
#HabitatDefenders #Somalia #ClimateJustice #HousingRights #WomenVoices #DroughtCrisis
Women in Somalia are speaking out about climate-driven drought and the urgent need for safer housing. Their voices are leading the call for justice and community resilience.
#HabitatDefenders #Somalia #ClimateJustice #HousingRights #WomenVoices #DroughtCrisis
December 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Habitat Defenders Stories:
Women in Somalia are speaking out about climate-driven drought and the urgent need for safer housing. Their voices are leading the call for justice and community resilience.
#HabitatDefenders #Somalia #ClimateJustice #HousingRights #WomenVoices #DroughtCrisis
Women in Somalia are speaking out about climate-driven drought and the urgent need for safer housing. Their voices are leading the call for justice and community resilience.
#HabitatDefenders #Somalia #ClimateJustice #HousingRights #WomenVoices #DroughtCrisis
The earth is silent, but the suffering is not. 🌍
In Somalia, drought steals water, crops, and lives over 4M people struggle to survive.
Communities fight back. Hope grows. Justice demands action. 💧
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #ClimateJustice #DroughtInSomalia #WaterForAll
In Somalia, drought steals water, crops, and lives over 4M people struggle to survive.
Communities fight back. Hope grows. Justice demands action. 💧
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #ClimateJustice #DroughtInSomalia #WaterForAll
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The earth is silent, but the suffering is not. 🌍
In Somalia, drought steals water, crops, and lives over 4M people struggle to survive.
Communities fight back. Hope grows. Justice demands action. 💧
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #ClimateJustice #DroughtInSomalia #WaterForAll
In Somalia, drought steals water, crops, and lives over 4M people struggle to survive.
Communities fight back. Hope grows. Justice demands action. 💧
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #ClimateJustice #DroughtInSomalia #WaterForAll
🌿 Forests are life.
This week, Habitat Defenders Africa (HDA) engaged with FAO Uganda on ways to strengthen community-led forestry and climate action.
When forests thrive, communities thrive too. Let’s restore nature together. 🌍💚
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #FAOUganda #Forests
This week, Habitat Defenders Africa (HDA) engaged with FAO Uganda on ways to strengthen community-led forestry and climate action.
When forests thrive, communities thrive too. Let’s restore nature together. 🌍💚
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #FAOUganda #Forests
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🌿 Forests are life.
This week, Habitat Defenders Africa (HDA) engaged with FAO Uganda on ways to strengthen community-led forestry and climate action.
When forests thrive, communities thrive too. Let’s restore nature together. 🌍💚
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #FAOUganda #Forests
This week, Habitat Defenders Africa (HDA) engaged with FAO Uganda on ways to strengthen community-led forestry and climate action.
When forests thrive, communities thrive too. Let’s restore nature together. 🌍💚
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #FAOUganda #Forests
1️⃣ Women Habitat Defenders are protecting land, housing & biodiversity across Africa.
2️⃣ They lead community action for justice, climate resilience & human rights.
3️⃣ Their courage sustains life — their voices must be heard.
💚 Women Habitat Defenders Voices Matter.
#WomenHabitatDefenders #DefendNature
2️⃣ They lead community action for justice, climate resilience & human rights.
3️⃣ Their courage sustains life — their voices must be heard.
💚 Women Habitat Defenders Voices Matter.
#WomenHabitatDefenders #DefendNature
October 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
1️⃣ Women Habitat Defenders are protecting land, housing & biodiversity across Africa.
2️⃣ They lead community action for justice, climate resilience & human rights.
3️⃣ Their courage sustains life — their voices must be heard.
💚 Women Habitat Defenders Voices Matter.
#WomenHabitatDefenders #DefendNature
2️⃣ They lead community action for justice, climate resilience & human rights.
3️⃣ Their courage sustains life — their voices must be heard.
💚 Women Habitat Defenders Voices Matter.
#WomenHabitatDefenders #DefendNature
Yesterday we joined @CAN_Uganda & CSO partners to shape Uganda’s unified #COP30 position 🌍💚
Together, we advocate for stronger climate ambition & justice for communities on the frontline 🌱
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #ClimateAction #CANUganda #ClimateJustice
Together, we advocate for stronger climate ambition & justice for communities on the frontline 🌱
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #ClimateAction #CANUganda #ClimateJustice
October 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Yesterday we joined @CAN_Uganda & CSO partners to shape Uganda’s unified #COP30 position 🌍💚
Together, we advocate for stronger climate ambition & justice for communities on the frontline 🌱
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #ClimateAction #CANUganda #ClimateJustice
Together, we advocate for stronger climate ambition & justice for communities on the frontline 🌱
#HabitatDefendersAfrica #ClimateAction #CANUganda #ClimateJustice
Today, @hdafrica.bsky.social joined Ugandan CSOs to strengthen advocacy on forest crime prevention & climate mitigation ahead of #CoP30 🇧🇷.
Together, we’re shaping Uganda’s civil society voice for #ClimateJustice & #ForestGovernance. 🌳✊🏾
#HDA #CoP30 #CSOEngagement #ClimateAction #Uganda
Together, we’re shaping Uganda’s civil society voice for #ClimateJustice & #ForestGovernance. 🌳✊🏾
#HDA #CoP30 #CSOEngagement #ClimateAction #Uganda
October 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Today, @hdafrica.bsky.social joined Ugandan CSOs to strengthen advocacy on forest crime prevention & climate mitigation ahead of #CoP30 🇧🇷.
Together, we’re shaping Uganda’s civil society voice for #ClimateJustice & #ForestGovernance. 🌳✊🏾
#HDA #CoP30 #CSOEngagement #ClimateAction #Uganda
Together, we’re shaping Uganda’s civil society voice for #ClimateJustice & #ForestGovernance. 🌳✊🏾
#HDA #CoP30 #CSOEngagement #ClimateAction #Uganda
From pain to power 💪🏾
Women are using their own data to speak for justice!
Check out our feature in the Land Times:
👉 landtimes.landpedia.org/newsdes.php?...
#LandRights #ClimateJustice #WomenForJustice #HDAfrica
Women are using their own data to speak for justice!
Check out our feature in the Land Times:
👉 landtimes.landpedia.org/newsdes.php?...
#LandRights #ClimateJustice #WomenForJustice #HDAfrica
October 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
From pain to power 💪🏾
Women are using their own data to speak for justice!
Check out our feature in the Land Times:
👉 landtimes.landpedia.org/newsdes.php?...
#LandRights #ClimateJustice #WomenForJustice #HDAfrica
Women are using their own data to speak for justice!
Check out our feature in the Land Times:
👉 landtimes.landpedia.org/newsdes.php?...
#LandRights #ClimateJustice #WomenForJustice #HDAfrica
Today we mark the #IDDRR — a reminder that resilience saves lives.
At Habitat Defenders Africa, we’re working to empower communities to anticipate, prepare, and adapt to climate-related disasters.
#DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateAction #Resilience
At Habitat Defenders Africa, we’re working to empower communities to anticipate, prepare, and adapt to climate-related disasters.
#DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateAction #Resilience
October 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Today we mark the #IDDRR — a reminder that resilience saves lives.
At Habitat Defenders Africa, we’re working to empower communities to anticipate, prepare, and adapt to climate-related disasters.
#DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateAction #Resilience
At Habitat Defenders Africa, we’re working to empower communities to anticipate, prepare, and adapt to climate-related disasters.
#DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateAction #Resilience
🐍 The #EACOP “long snake” stretches 1,443 km across 🇺🇬 & 🇹🇿.
It promises jobs & revenues—but at what cost?
⚠️ 13,000+ displaced
⚠️ Fragile ecosystems threatened
⚠️ 379M tonnes CO₂ emissions
⚠️ Activists silenced
Africa needs #ClimateJustice, not fossil lock-in. #HDA
It promises jobs & revenues—but at what cost?
⚠️ 13,000+ displaced
⚠️ Fragile ecosystems threatened
⚠️ 379M tonnes CO₂ emissions
⚠️ Activists silenced
Africa needs #ClimateJustice, not fossil lock-in. #HDA
October 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🐍 The #EACOP “long snake” stretches 1,443 km across 🇺🇬 & 🇹🇿.
It promises jobs & revenues—but at what cost?
⚠️ 13,000+ displaced
⚠️ Fragile ecosystems threatened
⚠️ 379M tonnes CO₂ emissions
⚠️ Activists silenced
Africa needs #ClimateJustice, not fossil lock-in. #HDA
It promises jobs & revenues—but at what cost?
⚠️ 13,000+ displaced
⚠️ Fragile ecosystems threatened
⚠️ 379M tonnes CO₂ emissions
⚠️ Activists silenced
Africa needs #ClimateJustice, not fossil lock-in. #HDA
🌍 Habitat Defenders Africa will join the 7th Meeting (B7) of the #FRLD Board in Manila 🇵🇭, 7–9 Oct 2025.
We stand for #ClimateJustice & #LossAndDamage action—amplifying African voices & supporting vulnerable communities. ✊🏾
#ClimateAction #Resilience
We stand for #ClimateJustice & #LossAndDamage action—amplifying African voices & supporting vulnerable communities. ✊🏾
#ClimateAction #Resilience
October 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🌍 Habitat Defenders Africa will join the 7th Meeting (B7) of the #FRLD Board in Manila 🇵🇭, 7–9 Oct 2025.
We stand for #ClimateJustice & #LossAndDamage action—amplifying African voices & supporting vulnerable communities. ✊🏾
#ClimateAction #Resilience
We stand for #ClimateJustice & #LossAndDamage action—amplifying African voices & supporting vulnerable communities. ✊🏾
#ClimateAction #Resilience
🌍 Habitat Defender of the Week 🌍
We celebrate Ahmed Mohamed Abdirahman, a Somali journalist using media to defend rights, protect habitats & amplify voices of communities facing conflict, climate change & displacement.
💚 A true #HabitatDefender!
#ClimateJustice #HumanRights #Somalia
We celebrate Ahmed Mohamed Abdirahman, a Somali journalist using media to defend rights, protect habitats & amplify voices of communities facing conflict, climate change & displacement.
💚 A true #HabitatDefender!
#ClimateJustice #HumanRights #Somalia
September 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🌍 Habitat Defender of the Week 🌍
We celebrate Ahmed Mohamed Abdirahman, a Somali journalist using media to defend rights, protect habitats & amplify voices of communities facing conflict, climate change & displacement.
💚 A true #HabitatDefender!
#ClimateJustice #HumanRights #Somalia
We celebrate Ahmed Mohamed Abdirahman, a Somali journalist using media to defend rights, protect habitats & amplify voices of communities facing conflict, climate change & displacement.
💚 A true #HabitatDefender!
#ClimateJustice #HumanRights #Somalia
🌍 Habitat Defenders Africa is at the 5th Santiago Network Meeting in Geneva (2–4 Sept), amplifying African voices and pushing for climate justice, resilience, and stronger support for vulnerable communities. 🌱
#SantiagoNetwork #LossAndDamage #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #HabitatDefendersAfrica
#SantiagoNetwork #LossAndDamage #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #HabitatDefendersAfrica
September 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🌍 Habitat Defenders Africa is at the 5th Santiago Network Meeting in Geneva (2–4 Sept), amplifying African voices and pushing for climate justice, resilience, and stronger support for vulnerable communities. 🌱
#SantiagoNetwork #LossAndDamage #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #HabitatDefendersAfrica
#SantiagoNetwork #LossAndDamage #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #HabitatDefendersAfrica
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Over the weekend, our Habitat Defenders Africa- Uganda staff proudly joined the 🇺🇬 #CancerRunUg25!
With every step, we stood in solidarity with those affected by cancer 💜, and we welcome that proceeds from this run will go towards strengthening cancer care at Nsambya Hospital.
With every step, we stood in solidarity with those affected by cancer 💜, and we welcome that proceeds from this run will go towards strengthening cancer care at Nsambya Hospital.
September 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Over the weekend, our Habitat Defenders Africa- Uganda staff proudly joined the 🇺🇬 #CancerRunUg25!
With every step, we stood in solidarity with those affected by cancer 💜, and we welcome that proceeds from this run will go towards strengthening cancer care at Nsambya Hospital.
With every step, we stood in solidarity with those affected by cancer 💜, and we welcome that proceeds from this run will go towards strengthening cancer care at Nsambya Hospital.
When Habitat Defenders Fall, Nature Falls Too 🌳
Across Africa, defenders face threats as they protect ecosystems, land & houses. Stand with them — every tree, every house, every defender counts!
#HabitatDefenders #ClimateJustice #LandRights #HousingRights #EnvironmentalProtection
Across Africa, defenders face threats as they protect ecosystems, land & houses. Stand with them — every tree, every house, every defender counts!
#HabitatDefenders #ClimateJustice #LandRights #HousingRights #EnvironmentalProtection
September 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
When Habitat Defenders Fall, Nature Falls Too 🌳
Across Africa, defenders face threats as they protect ecosystems, land & houses. Stand with them — every tree, every house, every defender counts!
#HabitatDefenders #ClimateJustice #LandRights #HousingRights #EnvironmentalProtection
Across Africa, defenders face threats as they protect ecosystems, land & houses. Stand with them — every tree, every house, every defender counts!
#HabitatDefenders #ClimateJustice #LandRights #HousingRights #EnvironmentalProtection
"Women are the first to feel the effects of habitat loss — but also the first to respond. From floods to land, housing & wetlands, we lead & stand boldly for climate justice.
When Women Defend Habitats, Communities Thrive.
— Daphine Ayebare 🌍
#HabitatDefenders #ClimateJustice
When Women Defend Habitats, Communities Thrive.
— Daphine Ayebare 🌍
#HabitatDefenders #ClimateJustice
September 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
"Women are the first to feel the effects of habitat loss — but also the first to respond. From floods to land, housing & wetlands, we lead & stand boldly for climate justice.
When Women Defend Habitats, Communities Thrive.
— Daphine Ayebare 🌍
#HabitatDefenders #ClimateJustice
When Women Defend Habitats, Communities Thrive.
— Daphine Ayebare 🌍
#HabitatDefenders #ClimateJustice