#PhotoOfTheWeek 📸 – United Nations supports growth in #Somalia’s private sector, including by developing local businesses and seeking international partnerships - UNIDO Somalia has called for better networking with international businesses for its long-term growth. Shown here, visitors

Congrats to the incubatees for completing the 2nd cohort of @bicSomali 3-months of intensive training at @Harhub iRise Hub & SIMAD iLab. Exciting times ahead for Somalia's entrepreneurs! BIC Somali is UNIDO project funded by EU Delegation Somalia

In July 2024, we reached 1.8 million people with vital support - and distributed over 3,000 metric tons of food assistance🍲to those in need. Read more about our ongoing efforts in our latest Country Brief: reliefweb.int/report/somalia…

.United Nations #humanrights officials held separate consultative meetings recently in #Mogadishu with civil society and govt. reps on the importance of ensuring that #disability inclusion and social protection policies are part of ongoing preparations for #Somalia's 2025-2029 National

📍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.

🌐International peace and security will be front and center during the Summit of the Future and #UNGA79 taking place later this month. Read our informative backgrounder on what is at stake: un.org/sites/un2.un.o…

25 days to go! ⌛️ 💼The 2024 Young Professionals Programme (#YPP) is open for #Somalia! 🇸🇴 Are you: ✅ interested in starting a career with the United Nations? ✅ a #Somali national under 32 years old? ✅ fluent in either English or French? ✅ a first-level university

📍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.

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

📍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.

Very important discussions today on preventing aid diversion, on whole-of-government approaches to mitigate diversion risks through new policies, regulations & laws; learn lessons across the FMS; & to put the needs of the most vulnerable back at the center of our work.

#ICYMI - Catch the latest episode of #TubtaNabadda to hear from UNDP Somalia's Saifeldin Daoud Abdelrhman and Somalia National Bureau of Statistics's @MohamedAbdinnur about #Somalia's first-time inclusion in the Human Development Report highlighting the country's challenges and opportunities for growth. ▶️ Listen here:

As part of its support for #Somalia's democratization, United Nations electoral experts in #Dhusamareb today concluded a two-day workshop for 20 civil society reps from #Galmadug - the sessions were part of a series of #FMS-level engagements focused on electoral systems, measures to enhance

Mr Abdullahi, a school principal in #Somalia, highlights how home-grown school meals boost his students' health, while at the same time help more children enroll and stay in school. #BackToSchool

From Aug 28 to Sept 3, 2024, #UNFPA, Ministry of Health - SWSS, and Human Development Concern (HDC) led a comprehensive #FamilyPlanning training in Baidoa. 31 health workers from 18 facilities are now trained to deliver high-quality, human rights-based FP services. Read more: tinyurl.com/e9wesxx4

📍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.

Maryam, a local farmer in #Somalia, shares how the linkages between schools and farms have transformed her business and life. World Food Programme's school meals, creates a full circle for resilience by providing key nutrition, enhancing education, and boosting farmers' economies. #BackToSchool