Today in Baidoa, #SWS

A pivotal step forward was taken today as stakeholders convened in Baidoa for the kick-off meeting on #drafting #legislation to #address humanitarian #aid #misuse and diversion.

This high-level gathering led by #MOHADM of South West State was attended by

It was historic visit to welcome Baidoa Save the Children US International CEO Inger Ashing Inger Ashing.

Save the Children in Somalia is providing essential service to our most vulnerable members of our community including #women and #children .

In Baidoa at UNICEF Compound.

Today, I had the opportunity to attend a first-of-its-kind UNICEF Somalia - led consultative meeting, which brought together #government officials, UNICEF #staff , UNICEF #implementing #partners and other United Nations Agencies.

During the meeting,

In Mogadishu,

Met with the FAO in Somalia Country Director Etienne Peterschmitt and his team.

Presented the #SWS comprehensive Disaster Risk Reduction and Intervention Plan (DRRIP) which prioritizes the production sector, including #livestock , #agriculture & #fisheries which are

During today's Emergency Response #Cell meeting held at #MoHADM , discussed the humanitarian situation and the impact and response of the ongoing Gu rain season.

Clusters, including #Health , #WASH , and #FoodSecurity , presented comprehensive updates that highlighted the ongoing

In Baidoa,

Along with the Minister of #Water and #Energy of #SWS , we visited today the water storage tanks constructed by IOM Somalia with the support of African Development Bank Group in various sections of the town.

Our mission was to inspect and monitor water availability and strategize on

Today in #Mogadishu , met with Nimo Hassan, MBE the director SomaliNGOConsortium to discuss how to strength government-NGO engagement at all levels.

Followed up our earlier discussions on addressing #aid #diversion and all progressed made and identified other areas that require

Today, I had the honor of welcoming the WFP Somalia team in #SWS to the MoHADM office in #Baidoa .

They provided updates on their response activities and the implementation of enhanced accountability measures to prevent aid misuse.

I commend the @WFP's dedication to efficient

#Baidoa , #Somalia .

Today's #SWS Bi-weekly emergency response #CELL meeting in Baidoa was pivotal.

We discussed the onset of the Gu’ rain season its impact, our preparedness and ongoing response.

So far in #SWS , flash floods affected 2831 households and damaged 128 latrines

In Baidoa.

Happening now #SWS Humanitarian coordination #CELL Meeting attended by the following UN, International and Local NGOS:

Avord
Action Against Hunger, Somalia
WASDO
New ways org
NRC
ARD
CRPD
GRRN
KAAH
Islamic Relief
WHO Somalia
UNFPASomalia
DRC Somalia
AYUUB
MARDO
FAO in Somalia

Honored to host the UN delegation mission in #Baidoa today.

Discussed SWS humanitarian situation and Gu season preparedness, emphasising joint strategic preparations and coordination.

The delegation consist of United Nations agencies working in South West State, including OCHA Somalia,

We had a fruitful discussion with Lucile Carrez, political advisor on Somalia at french embassy.During our meeting,we addressed the humanitarian & security situation in SWS.We expressed our gratitude for their outstanding support not only for SWS but also for Somalia as a whole.

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Insightful roundtable discussion, facilitated by BBC Media Action in #Baidoa , with key media, humanitarian, and community leaders focused on raising awareness about the illegal purchase and sale of humanitarian supplies.

Open dialogue, collaboration, and collective

Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

In #Baidoa , I chaired meeting with Somalia Humanitarian Fund #partners currently implementing interventions in #SWS . The partners presented ongoing interventions and challenges faced.

Deeply discussed steps taken to improve coordination among the clusters as

Today in Baidoa, I was joined by the Mayor of Baidoa Mayor Abdullahi Ali Watiin to deliver opening remarks at Enumerator Training Workshop for Household-based Survey, an initiative of @wfp in partnership with #SWS & Somalia National Bureau of Statistics

To improve beneficiary targeting, World Food ProgrammeSomalia is #piloting

This morning in #Baidoa .

Engaging discussion with WFP Somalia Baidoa team on improving beneficiary targeting in #SWS Somalia.

Grateful for collaborative efforts to #reduce #aid #diversion and ensure assistance reaches those most in #need .

Excited @WFP implementing innovative

Held a meeting with the District Commissioner of Huddur, DC Mayor Omar Abdullahi Atuu focusing on the prevailing humanitarian challenges in his District #Huddur .

Discussed the current humanitarian situation in Huddur and the need for the implementation of various strategies and activities

The SWS-MoHADM held an awareness session on the illegal practice of commercialising aid supplies for various community members in the Afgoye district, chaired by Minister Dini A. Mohamed the Minister of Environment, SWS.

During the session, the community was informed about the illicit