
Christopher Pycroft
@pycroftc
Development Director @UKinSomalia. All opinions my own.
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20-10-2013 08:22:35
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Thank you Maryam Nawaz Sharif for the warm welcome in #Lahore. United Nations Pakistan - اقوام متحدہ پاکستان is committed to support #Punjab to ensure no one is left behind. We have 6 years left to achieve the #SDGs, the 🇺🇳 is ready to help the province accelerate its development ambitions.


🌍🐆 Inspiring dinner with Dr. Laurie Marker & the Somaliland Cheetah Conservation Fund Cheetah Conservation Fund. I am deeply impressed by their work to protect cheetahs. Proud that UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 supports their efforts. #CheetahConservation #Somaliland #WildlifeProtection #ConservationHeroes


Pleased to meet H.E. Minister of Environment and Climate Change Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi to disuss ongoing 🇬🇧-🇸🇴 cooperation on climate and environment, including the National Climate Fund supported by 🇬🇧 and 🇺🇸 as anchors of #Taskforce on access to climate finance.


Access to finance is a barrier to growth in Somalia. Had the chance to discuss with the Gargaara Company Limited CEO Suleiman Dualeh who is finding innovative ways to support SMMEs in 🇸🇴.


Had a productive meeting with FCDO Director of Development Christopher Pycroft. We discussed our shared climate objectives, progress on the Taskforce for Access to Climate Finance, and plans for #COP29. Grateful for the UK's support as Somalia takes its seat at the UN Security Council.


Productive meeting with Christopher Pycroft UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴. Discussed cooperation on broader econ development and climate finance following the formation of the National Climate Fund. Proud to have led the NCF initiative thru Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance co-anchored by the UK & US.


Great opportunity to meet with Hon. Omar Hashi, MP, The Mullah the Special Presidential Envoy for Stabilization. Discussion focused on a more holistic approach to stabilization around the concept of an area based approach.


Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim met with Director Christopher Pycroft from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 to discuss enhancing collaboration for improving safety and rescue operations in #Somalia, focusing on early warnings, drought, climate change impacts, and protecting vulnerable groups.


The Commissioner of the National Disaster Management Agency Mahamuud Moallim held a meeting with Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Director Christopher Pycroft. They discussed enhancing collaboration to improve safety and rescue operations in #Somalia, focusing on early warnings, drought, climate change impacts,



Packed visit to Somaliland focused on: ➡️ upcoming elections ➡️ economic development ➡️ climate resilience Proud of our support through the SDF, empowering women entrepreneurs and demining The HALO Trust. Together, we're fostering progress and stability. #Somaliland #Development


Welcomed Noala Skinner the UNICEF Deputy Regional Director for South Asia. UNICEF Pakistan under the leadership of Abdullah A. Fadil is an anchor of United Nations Pakistan - اقوام متحدہ پاکستان support of the SDGs in 🇵🇰.


🎓 Exciting news! Applications for the 2024/2025 Chevening Awards🇬🇧 Scholarships are now open. 🌍 Join a global network of leaders and make a difference in 🇸🇴 Apply by November 5th, 2024. #ChooseChevening #Somalia #UKScholarship Christopher Pycroft 🔗 chevening.org

Aid diversion undermines our collective efforts in Somalia. Great to be working with Special Adviser to SODMA Somalia Abdulkadir Sheikhuna to implement effective ways to meet this challenge. 🇸🇴🤝 🇬🇧


Christopher Pycroft SODMA Somalia UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 Pleased to be meeting you Christopher together with Shekhuna. It was enlightening discussion indeed.

The UK is proud to support the fantastic work of The HALO Trust in Somalia and Somaliland (and elsewhere around the world). It was a pleasure meeting HALO’s Regional Director and new Country Director this week to build on the very successful work they are doing. UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴


The United Nations Pakistan - اقوام متحدہ پاکستان briefed member states on our efforts to support the education emergency declared by govt. We are supporting 🇵🇰 efforts to reduce out-of-school children, close the access gap & address the financing gap, inline with António Guterres call for shift in our approach.



Earlier today, I accompanied the Presidential Envoy, Hon. The Mullah, to a productive meeting with Mr. Christopher Pycroft, Development Director for UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴. Discussions focused on strengthening efforts to enhance ongoing stabilization & civilian protection initiatives in #Somalia.
