Providing mobile #medical care, setting up a #solar power system, children’s #immunization, training on #demining, celebrating #Somali youth… these were just some of the different ways the United Nations family supported development across #Somalia in August! For more, visit:

📍Mogadishu Food and Agriculture Organization Team, led by Country Rep Etienne Peterschmitt, met with incoming USAID Somalia Mission Director, Catie Lott, to brief her on FAO in Somalia work including Economic Growth funded projects supporting climate resilient livelihoods across the productive sectors in #Somalia.

📍Kismayo The #Jubaland Ministry of Livestock, Forestry & Range has presented an appreciation award to the Food and Agriculture Organization Representative, Etienne Peterschmitt, in recognition of Food and Agriculture Organization 's collaboration with the Ministry & contribution to livestock sector development in #Jubaland & #Somalia.

📍Kismayo The #Jubaland Minister of Livestock, Forestry & Range, Hon. Mohamed Nur Ali, received Food and Agriculture Organization team, led by Country Rep, Etienne Peterschmitt Reinforced our #Collaboration to enhance #livestock production in #Jubaland and make #agrifoodsystems more resilient & sustainable.

1/2 The Country Humanitarian Forum #CHF2024 held in #Mogadishu aims to address #Somalia's humanitarian challenges, assess the situation, prepare for La Niña impacts, prevent aid diversion, and improve aid distribution.

1/2 At the Country Humanitarian Forum #CHF2024, Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim graciously greeted the distinguished heads, esteemed guests, and all the honorable participants.

📍Mogadishu: Food and Agriculture Organization is at the #Somalia Humanitarian Country Forum, joining the call to action for #LaNiña preparedness with a 70% chance of reduced Deyr 2024 rains. Partnering with govt, NGOs, & UN agencies to enhance #coordination and enhance disaster preparedness.

#Somalia’s DPM, HE Salah Jama, highlights the need to break the cycle of shocks at the ongoing Country Humanitarain Forum. Stresses need to sustain from #humanitarian support while shifting to #resilience building approaches Ahead of #LaNiña, #Preparedness is key!

1/2 During his address at the #CHF2024, the Minister of Interior, H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali, addressed humanitarian challenges, highlighting the impacts of climate change and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. #CHF2024 #Mogadishu #Humanitarian

3/3 Insights from the Somali Disaster Management Agency and FAO in Somalia were instrumental in shedding light on these pressing issues.

Country Humanitarian Forum #Somalia #FAOSWALIM Highlights: ⏺Below-normal Deyr rainfall likely ⏺Above-normal temps may cause severe soil moisture loss ⏺Poor crop & fodder productivity could worsen food insecurity ⏺Forecast uncertainty shouldn't delay action

The Country Humanitarian Forum concluded in #Mogadishu with a strong commitment to enhanced coordination & preparedness. Collective action is key to disaster preparedness and securing a better future for all in #Somalia. #LaNina #DisasterPreparedness

📍Kismayo! Food and Agriculture Organization officially handed over fodder facilities in Goobweyn & Yoontooy villages, Kismayo, to the MoLFR of Jubaland State, thanks to EU Delegation Somalia. This marks a key step in boosting the #resilience and #sustainability of livestock production in the region.

Communities in Awdal & Maroodijeex are taking charge of their natural resources with Food and Agriculture Organization's SIRAII support By creating village resource maps & Natural Resource Management plans, they're ensuring sustainable fodder production for improved food security, Thanks to Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi

FAO's SIRA II project is working to improve food sec. in Borama by promoting #nutrition-sensitive agriculture. This aims to increase the production of nutritious crops for sale & HH use to improve HH incomes & dietary diversity among agro-pastoralists. Thanks to Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi

Merci à la France pour son soutien continu en Somalie. La Food and Agriculture Organization a contribué au renforcement des services de nutrition préventive et à l'amélioration de la disponibilité alimentaire dans les zones rurales. bit.ly/4cYjqhc #InvestInHumanity

📍Kismayo! #Jubaland Deputy President, HE Abdikadir Haji Mohamud, met with the Food and Agriculture Organization team led by Country Representative Etienne Peterschmitt. Reaffirmed our collaboration to strengthening #agrifoodsystems, making them more efficient, inclusive, resilient, & sustainable.

The Food and Agriculture Organization team visited #Alanley Fish Market in #Kismayo, engaging with local fishers and traders. We're committed to supporting sustainable fishing practices and #marketing, strengthening livelihoods, ensuring food security and economic growth in the region & #Somalia.

📍Mogadishu! Food and Agriculture Organization team in productive meeting with Hassan Ayanle, DG Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs in #Jubaland, to discuss Aid Diversion & #LaNina preparedness and anticipatory action. Focused on how we can strengthen accountability for effective #humanitarian support.

Agriculture is vital for Somalia. 🌱 Food and Agriculture Organization is empowering 600 vuln. people in Kismayo, Marka & Jowhar with kitchen garden training and supplies under the CLIMB to improve access to healthy diets. 🍅🥬 Together with partners, we’re working towards a healthier future for Somalia.