🇬🇧
#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.
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
We’ve committed £36m over the next three years to improve healthcare access for Somali women and children.
Fantastic to launch the Better Lives programme with
@MoH_Somalia
&
@unicefsomalia
earlier today 💉👩🏾⚕️🏥
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I am Proud to have launched the UKAID funded
#BetterLives
project at the UK embassy in Mogadishu. This project will improve healthcare for mothers and children in Galmudug, Jubaland, and BRA regions over the next two years. Grateful to the UK and our partners for their support.
We’re working with the Somali Government to improve healthcare access 🏥 🇸🇴
Today we launched
#BetterLives
our innovative health and nutrition programme which will reduce maternal and infant mortality in Somalia 🙏