🇬🇧
#BetterLives
has already provided life-saving healthcare to those most in need 🇸🇴
Today we launched a new phase of the programme which will increase capacity in the health sector for immunisations, nutrition services & healthcare for expectant mothers & infants.
Meet Aziza, a testament to the transformative power of education! 📚✨
Thanks to
@USAID
and
@UKinSomalia
, over 80,000 girls in Somalia🇸🇴, like Aziza, are breaking barriers and building brighter futures. Watch her inspiring journey here:
#GirlsEducation
Great to be back in Hargeisa meeting President
@musebihi
, discussing preparations for elections and regional stability. The
#UK
and international partners stand ready to provide support to the delivery of free and fair elections in November.
Thanks to
@FCDOGovUK
's generous funding,
@FAO
is supporting riverine communities in Somalia to prepare for and respond to the
#ElNi
ño-related severe flooding threat that poses a risk to communities along the Shabelle River.
📷
#AnticipatoryAction
In a significant boost to efforts aimed at combating malnutrition in Somalia,
@KSRelief_EN
&
@UKinSomalia
have announced a US$5 million partnership with
#UNICEF
. This funding is crucial to supporting the scale-up of
#UNICEF
’s interventions.
Together with
@KSRelief_EN
and
@UKinSomalia
, UNICEF is pleased to announce a landmark $5 million partnership to combat severe acute malnutrition in Somalia. This funding will bolster UNICEF's nutrition & WASH services in six regions, reaching those most in need.
#ForEveryChild
Recent floods in
#Somalia
wreaked havoc, but swift anticipatory actions supported by
@UKinSomalia
made a difference.
Farmer Aden Omar emphasizes the importance of
#earlywarning
and flood defense infrastructure in safeguarding lives and livelihoods.
🚨 We’ve committed $5 million alongside partner 🇸🇦
@KSRelief_EN
to support Somalia’s most vulnerable.
Funding to
@unicefsomalia
will provide vital nutrition and sanitation services to women and children 🙏
It was a pleasure meeting H.E. the Minister of Interior
@MoIFARSomalia
for a wide-ranging introductory discussion. There is a broad agenda of shared interests and priorities for the UK and MoIFAR to discuss.
UK Ambassador
@MikeNith1
was in Garowe this week to advance the UK’s partnership with Puntland 🇸🇴
The State is vital to Somalia’s economic prosperity, security and stability. The Embassy team spent time with civil society and the Puntland Electoral Commission ⬇️
This week 🇬🇧 Ambassador
@MikeNith1
met President
@HESaidADeni
in Garowe to discuss:
✅ UK partnership with Puntland
✅ the importance of dialogue on key issues like constitutional reform
✅ How the UK can support economic growth in the region
Media Freedom is a vital component for a democratic, prosperous society.
🇬🇧 Ambassador
@MikeNith1
spoke about the importance of journalists operating in safety and security at an event with the US,
@NUSOJOfficial
& Government representatives to mark
#WorldPressFreedomDay
The UK 🇬🇧 through its Embassy in
#Mogadishu
has been a staunch ally of journalists in
#Somalia
and the free expression community. In marking World Press Freedom Day, Amb.
@MikeNith1
honoured
@NUSOJofficial
's invitation and joined us today in celebrating with ministers,
We’re working Somali partners to improve the country’s resilience to climate change 💦 ☀️
The UK’s £35m contribution to the JOSP will help communities adapt to climate change, restore ecosystems & promote sustainable resource management. ⬇️
#GoFarGoTogether
Jowhar Off Stream Project (JOSP) project partners met with President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe, who affirmed FGS & FMS govt's commitment to successfully steer the
#transformative
programme for middle and lower Shabelle food security situation.
The UK is saving lives by investing in Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.
Our new £5.83m investment will support grassroots organisations, strengthen local midwifery, and improve emergency transport systems.
#RightsFreedomChoice
For a safer and more secure Somalia 🇬🇧🤝 🇸🇴
Last week our Deputy Ambassador met Galmudug President
@MrQoorqoor
.
@Galmudug
is on the frontline in the fight against al-Shabaab. We’re training
@SNAForce
to tackle terrorism & secure the country for all Somalis.
#GoFarGoTogether
Impactful discussions w/
@USAIDSavesLives
@UKinSomalia
, focusing on the current humanitarian response, system strengthening & accountability.
By prioritizing these areas we can ensure effective aid delivery, build resilient systems, & enhance accountability to those we serve.
Today in
#Mogadishu
,
#Somalia
’s Ministry of Health and the
@UKinSomalia
launched the
#BetterLives
project to improve healthcare for mothers and children in Galmudug, Jubbaland, and the Benadir region. The project is funded by
#UKAID
.
I am pleased to join with HE Minister of
@MoH_Somalia
&
@UKinSomalia
Ambassador to Launch BETTER LIVES Health Project in Somalia, this project aimed to provide basic Health services close to 1.5m people In Somalia & build sustainable health systems to covered districts in Somalia