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Official Twitter @FAO in Somalia. @EPeterschmitt, FAO Representative. Follow our Director-General QU Dongyu @FAODG. #ZeroHunger

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#WorldCamelDay The enduring bond between pastoralists in Somalia and their camels remains strong. Camels are helping pastoralists adapt to the effects of climate change. We celebrate pastoralists for protecting this vital source of livelihood. bit.ly/3XE7Brz

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#WorldCamelDay Camel herding is central to Somali culture and identity — now at risk from climate change. Our #FutureofPastoralism initiative calls for pastoralist development hubs to support a sustainable future for camel herders and pastoralists. bit.ly/3ZF3j4q⬇️

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Puntland's first Geospatial Conference, held on 22 June 2025, gathered the Vice President, ministers, partners & private sector. Hosted by Information Management Center - Puntland with support from EU Delegation Somalia & SWALIM. A milestone for #DataDrivenDevelopment & #DigitalTransformation

Puntland's first Geospatial Conference, held on 22 June 2025, gathered the Vice President, ministers, partners &amp; private sector. Hosted by <a href="/imc_puntland/">Information Management Center - Puntland</a> with support from <a href="/EU_in_Somalia/">EU Delegation Somalia</a> &amp; <a href="/FAOSWALIM/">SWALIM</a>. A milestone for #DataDrivenDevelopment &amp; #DigitalTransformation
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With EU Delegation Somalia support, we trained Kismayo lead farmers and MOLFR JUBALAND State Of Somalia 🇸🇴 ext staff in fodder processing for: ✅ Better feed ✅ Healthier livestock 🐫🐄🐐 ✅ Higher incomes 💰 ✅ Improved food security Sustainable practices enhance #climateresilience and economic growth.

With <a href="/EU_in_Somalia/">EU Delegation Somalia</a> support, we trained Kismayo lead farmers and <a href="/MolfrJubaland/">MOLFR JUBALAND State Of Somalia 🇸🇴</a> ext staff in fodder processing for:

✅ Better feed 
✅ Healthier livestock 🐫🐄🐐
✅ Higher incomes 💰
✅ Improved food security

Sustainable practices enhance #climateresilience and economic growth.
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Happy 65th Independence Day, Somalia🇸🇴! On this special day, we join the nation in celebrating #SomaliaAt65. Honouring the resilience and rich heritage of the Somali people, we renew our commitment to building a sustainable agrifood system and a #BetterLife for all.

Happy 65th Independence Day, Somalia🇸🇴! 

On this special day, we join the nation in celebrating #SomaliaAt65.

Honouring the resilience and rich heritage of the Somali people, we renew our commitment to building a sustainable agrifood system and a #BetterLife for all.
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Somaliland's Minister of Water Resources officially launched the start of groundwork at water catchment sites in Naqdhiijo and Xaaxi villages under the Villages of Hope Project. Funded by وزارة الخارجية, the sites will harvest rainwater and ensure year round access for communities.

Somaliland's Minister of Water Resources officially launched the start of groundwork at water catchment sites in Naqdhiijo and Xaaxi villages under the Villages of Hope Project.

Funded by <a href="/MOFAKuwait/">وزارة الخارجية</a>, the sites will harvest rainwater and ensure year round access for communities.
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Productive discussions today with Somaliland’s Ministers of Agriculture Development, Livestock and Rural Development and Climate Change and Environment on strengthening collaboration for resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems. #4Betters

Productive discussions today with Somaliland’s Ministers of Agriculture Development, Livestock and Rural Development and Climate Change and Environment on strengthening collaboration for resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems.

#4Betters
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What worked? What can be improved? The evaluation of Food and Agriculture Organization's Somalia Country Portfolio (2018–2022) shares lessons, findings & recommendations to shape future programming.  Watch👇 youtu.be/SQK7NGeSTUM?si…

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Thanks to Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi, SWALIM trained relevant government staff in Somaliland on drought monitoring using the Combined Drought Index. With evolving drought risk, the training aimed to strengthen early warning systems and improve drought preparedness.

Thanks to <a href="/SwissEmbassyKE/">Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi</a>, <a href="/FAOSWALIM/">SWALIM</a> trained relevant government staff in Somaliland on drought monitoring using the Combined Drought Index. 

With evolving drought risk, the training aimed to strengthen early warning systems and improve drought preparedness.
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Somalia is one of Food and Agriculture Organization's largest programmes. Between 2018–2022, we implemented 113 national projects to: - Strengthen productive sectors - Build resilience to climate change - Protect the poor and the vulnerable Read our portfolio evaluation report 👇bit.ly/4ld9gye

Somalia is one of <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a>'s largest programmes. 
Between 2018–2022, we implemented 113 national projects to:

- Strengthen productive sectors
- Build resilience to climate change
- Protect the poor and the vulnerable

Read our portfolio evaluation report 👇bit.ly/4ld9gye
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To mark #WorldCooperativesDay, we celebrate Bay Cooperative. 🌱 With Food and Agriculture Organization support providing: ✓ Quality seeds ✓ Training in better farming methods ✓ Marketing They've achieved: 🚜 Higher yields 💰 Increased incomes 🌿 Built a greenhouse for year-round production!

To mark #WorldCooperativesDay, we celebrate Bay Cooperative. 🌱

With <a href="/FAO/">Food and Agriculture Organization</a> support providing:
✓ Quality seeds
✓ Training in better farming methods
✓ Marketing

They've achieved:
🚜 Higher yields
💰 Increased incomes
🌿 Built a greenhouse for year-round production!
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In the month of #June, the UN in Somalia delivered a wide range of support in support of #Somalia. From the provision of life saving vaccines, empowering women and youth and supporting #Somali entrepreneurs in accessing markets abroad. For more:👇 somalia.un.org/en/297910-roun…

In the month of #June, the <a href="/UNinSomalia/">UN in Somalia</a> delivered a wide range of support in support of #Somalia.  

From the provision of life saving vaccines, empowering women and youth and supporting #Somali entrepreneurs in accessing markets abroad. 

For more:👇

somalia.un.org/en/297910-roun…
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Hodan Hassan, a trailblazer, leads the 750-member Al- Cadala Farmers’ Cooperative. Thanks to Sweden in Somalia's support, the cooperative is changing farming in Jowhar. From constant conflict to a culture of collaboration, the group works together for collective resilience.

Hodan Hassan, a trailblazer, leads the 750-member Al- Cadala Farmers’ Cooperative. 

Thanks to <a href="/SwedeninSomalia/">Sweden in Somalia</a>'s support, the cooperative is changing farming in Jowhar. From constant conflict to a culture of collaboration, the group works together for collective resilience.
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#JOSP is transforming Shabelle River communities! Progress: ✅ Cash-for-work ✅Rehabilitating irrigation canals ✅Flood risk reduction ✅Community adaptation plans Providing reliable year-round water, building long-term resilience and sustainability. More about the project👇

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#WorldYouthSkillsDay2025! Somali youth are digitally transforming agrifood systems. Our UN Peacebuilding Fund Somalia-funded YOU-ACT project provides digital skills to strengthen natural resource governance and foster social cohesion in Jowhar & beyond. IOM Somalia Shaqodoon Org

#WorldYouthSkillsDay2025!

Somali youth are digitally transforming agrifood systems.

Our <a href="/PBFSomalia/">UN Peacebuilding Fund Somalia</a>-funded YOU-ACT project provides digital skills to strengthen natural resource governance and foster social cohesion in Jowhar &amp; beyond. 

<a href="/iom_somalia/">IOM Somalia</a> 
<a href="/Shaqodoonorg/">Shaqodoon Org</a>
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FAO, World Bank, and Jubaland's Ministry of Fisheries (under Somalia Crisis Recovery Project (SCRP)) just launched Fisher's ID Cards across the state! This key step improves fisheries information management and supports our #BlueTransformation efforts.

FAO, <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a>, and Jubaland's Ministry of Fisheries (under <a href="/ScrpSomalia/">Somalia Crisis Recovery Project (SCRP)</a>) just launched Fisher's ID Cards across the state!

This key step improves fisheries information management and supports our #BlueTransformation efforts.
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‘We used to fight over water. Now, we have structure, access, and peace,’ Sabriye Ahmed Osman, Weydow Canal Committee. Resources go along way when managed well. With Sweden in Somalia’s support, BRiMS is strengthening institutional capacity for sustainable resource sharing.

‘We used to fight over water. Now, we have structure, access, and peace,’ Sabriye Ahmed Osman, Weydow Canal Committee.

Resources go along way when managed well. With <a href="/SwedeninSomalia/">Sweden in Somalia</a>’s support, BRiMS is strengthening institutional capacity for sustainable resource sharing.