Let’s work together to mitigate the risk of flooding-reinforce riverbanks with available materials like concrete or sandbags. Use wood, stones or drainage ditches to divert water.

In flood-prone areas, store valuables in an emergency kit!

Learn more: ℹ️ pulse.ly/9vj2xjsbck

🌧️ After rains, caution is key!

Before re-entering buildings, check for damages carefully.

⚠️Don't switch on electricity until it's checked by a professional. Safety first for all. Learn more: ℹ️ pulse.ly/lfoih8pzdf #FloodSafety . SomReP

🌱Exciting strides!

USAID partners Mercy Corps & SATG, alongside SARIS Institute are introducing climate-tolerant fodder seed varieties through the #IRiS project, bolstering Somalia's livestock-dependent households against droughts. Learn more!🚀pulse.ly/qag4enuamx

In Somalia, we are not just building fish markets 🎣 we are building futures! Today, USAID held an event with Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (SWSS) and Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS) to launch new safe fish markets, paving the way for economic empowerment and resilience in 🇸🇴coastal communities.🌊

Today, Deputy Minister of MoPIED, H.E. Mohamed Abdulkadir Ali, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Somalia Mission Director, Sheri-Nouane Duncan-Jones, hosted the first USAID Development Objective Agreement Review in Mogadishu.

🐟Exciting developments in Somali fisheries!

USAID’s IRiS initiative collaborates with Somali Seafood Export Association #SSEA to explore new regional export opportunities in DRC🇨🇩, Kenya🇰🇪 & Oman🇴🇲. Engaging with key stakeholders, they aim to enhance Somali seafood exports.

🌧️⚠️ Stay safe post-rains!

Flooded water may carry health risks due to untreated sewage. 🔥 Boil water before use & inspect food for safety. If unwell, seek help from community health workers or nearest medical facility.

📢 Stay informed: rb.gy/wp2m19 #FloodSafety

Recently at the #WorldPressFreedomDay Symposium, the panel 'Navigating the Climate Narrative: Challenges & Opportunities in Climate Change Reporting' featured prominent speakers from USAID Somalia and Puntland Non-State Actors Association (PUNSAA) (represented by its chair Abdirahman Abdirisak - a leading civil society…

Today on #InternationalDayoftheMidwife , we salute the resilience & dedication of the Somali midwives! They provide crucial care amidst displacement & disaster, ensuring mothers & babies have support even in the toughest times. Read more: tinyurl.com/y3s8aycm
#MidwivesSaveLives

From access to finance to market linkages, USAID Somalia & FAO in Somalia's work with fishing cooperatives in Kismayo, #Somalia , is transforming livelihoods & building resilience against climate shocks.

#RECOVER
#ClimateAction

➡️ fao.org/somalia/news/d…

🚨 Scam Alert: Beware of a fraudulent advert linked to the Enterprise Grant Program.

Please be informed that USAID Somalia has no affiliation with this advert. Remember, @USAID and its partners NEVER charge application fees. Stay vigilant!

📰 Freedom of the press is essential for informed societies!

This #WorldPressFreedomDay , let’s promote media literacy, protect journalists, and ensure access to unbiased information. #PressFreedom 📚🛡️🔍

📰 On #WorldPressFreedomDay , we celebrate the crucial role of a free press in fostering democracy, promoting transparency, and holding power to account.

USAID supports independent journalism as a cornerstone of a vibrant society. #FreePress 🌐✊

To mark #WorldPressFreedomDay , @US2Somalia and NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists launched a two-day symposium to examine journalists’ role in mitigating the destabilizing effects of climate change in Somalia. Read U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Shane Dixon’s remarks here: so.usembassy.gov/charge-daffair……

Stay safe during floods!🚨

Learn what to do if waters rise, especially for vulnerable groups like women, children, and the elderly in riverine areas like River #Shabelle and #Juba . Seek aid from local authorities for their safety.

Watch and prepare: 📺 rb.gy/wp2m19

🚨Scam Alert: USAID is aware of this fraudulent advert associated with the Enterprise Grant Program. Note that USAID Somalia is not associated with this advert. USAID & its partners DO NOT charge fees as part of the application process.

🌧️Seasonal Deyr rains bring rising water levels in Somalia's Shabelle River.

With last year's El Niño rains and anticipated heavy rainfall, flooding risks are high. Stay updated and ready: rb.gy/wp2m19 #DeyrRains #FloodWarning SomReP

As we wrap up World Immunization Week, let’s carry forward the momentum and continue our efforts to ensure that vaccines reach everyone, everywhere in Somalia.
Together, we can build a healthier nation! 💪💉 #ImmunizeSomalia #HealthForAll