
IOM Somalia
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The official account of @UNMigration in Somalia. Working with and for migrants, returnees and displaced communities.
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https://somalia.iom.int/ 23-04-2014 13:14:31
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IOM is proud to partner with the Finland Somalia Association’s Daryeel Mobile Clinic in Afmadow, providing free primary healthcare to women and children in remote communities. 👏Thanks to Finland in Somalia for making this possible.

Somalia's National Health Professionals’ Council—supported by MIDA diaspora expert—visited Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council to benchmark 🇰🇪's regulatory frameworks, to boost standards, ethics & professionalism in 🇸🇴’s health sector. This paves way for an MoU btwn the councils. 👏Finland in Somalia



IOM Somalia UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 Thank you for sharing Hafow’s journey! His resilience shows the power of community support. Together with @IOM, we’re committed to helping communities rebuild their lives. #Resilience #Hope SCC


The Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali (Hosh), held a constructive meeting with the Chief and Deputy Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM Somalia ) in Somalia.


Water scarcity in Hobyo sparked conflicts—until the community united for a solution. Locals raised $27,000 for a borehole. Matched with $108,000 with EU Service for Foreign Policy Instruments 🌐 support through IOM's Co-Funding System, they built a solar-powered well, ending water shortages & reducing tensions👇📽️



🇬🇧 The UK-funded Nabadaynta Soomaaliya programme is now active in all four target districts across Somalia- Doolow, Kismayo, Baidoa & Xudur. Townhalls are helping communities find bespoke solutions to justice and security challenges. IOM Somalia #GoFarGoTogether



Last week in Hirshabelle, residents, the Somali Police Force & the Ministry of Internal Security came together to co-design local security initiatives. Involving residents helps rebuild trust, improve accountability & make communities safer. Supported by UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴


1 of 116 diaspora professionals who returned to Somaliland, psychiatrist Dr. Yakoub Aden has helped institutionalize mental health care in Somaliland—laying the foundation for lasting change. Thank you 🇫🇮 Finland in Somalia! 🔗somalia.iom.int/resources/iom-… IOMNordics MFA Finland 🇫🇮


For 17 years, the MIDA FINNSOM Health Project connected Somali diaspora professionals to Somaliland’s health system—improving maternal care, training local staff & strengthening health institutions. Thank you MFA Finland 🇫🇮 🔗somalia.iom.int/resources/iom-… IOM Finland IOMNordics


💪This is how diaspora expertise drives sustainability. Radiologist Dr. Hassan is one of 116 diaspora experts who returned to Somaliland to make a difference. 🔗 somalia.iom.int/resources/iom-… Thank you 🇫🇮Finland in Somalia! IOMNordics


Meet Saamiya Abdillahi, a Somali #diaspora midwife from 🇫🇮 who trained midwives at Burao Regional Hospital, strengthening #Somalia’s health system. Skills matter. Impact lasts. Thank you MFA Finland 🇫🇮. 🔗Learn more: somalia.iom.int/resources/iom-… #17YearsofImpact IOMNordics


Dr. Ali is a paediatrician at Sheikh District Hospital in #Somaliland. Beyond treating patients, he mentors the next generation of health workers—because lasting change starts with local leadership. Thank you, MFA Finland 🇫🇮! #17YearsofImpact 🔗 somalia.iom.int/resources/iom-…


“My skills & connections made a difference.” Dr. Farhia Mohamed, #Somali diaspora in Finland🇫🇮, secured ultrasound machines & medical equipment for hospitals in #Somaliland. Diaspora don’t just give back—they open doors. Thank you MFA Finland 🇫🇮 🔗 somalia.iom.int/resources/iom-…


(1/2) NCRI First Deputy Commissioner Abdullahi Adan today joined FGS representatives and IOM Somalia in welcoming Somali youth repatriated from Algeria, after enduring hardship following their irregular migration.
