Swiss Federal Councillor @ignaziocassis calls on governments, the private sector and philanthropy to invest in the future of girls and boys around the world – as @SwissDevCoop commits $44M to @EduCannotWait over the next four years.
Through #HopeStartsHere, #ECW aims to mobilise $600M to reach 10M crisis-affected children and adolescents with safe, quality education.
On 5 November, Switzerland will host ECW’s High-Level Replenishment Conference in Geneva, bringing partners together to make ambitious commitments for education in crises.
We cannot wait any longer.
Thank you, #Switzerland, for your leadership and commitment. 🇨🇭
🔗https://t.co/nFGyGxdNTW
Israel recognizes Somaliland:
Israel announces recognition of Somaliland as a state
PM Netanyahu says Israel to pursue avenues of cooperation
Somalia says the recognition is unlawful
Egypt, Djibouti, Turkey reject recognition
#CitizenWeekend
Today we celebrate 65 graduates—mothers and daughters from Digaale IDP outside Hargeisa—who completed Akhri’s Literacy School 📚✨ Education that empowers generations and builds stronger communities.
How can we provide regular access to water for 250-500 households? By conducting participatory rural appraisals to identify water catchments, our #VillagesOfHope with @MOFAKuwait can provide year-round water in selected communities in Togdheer. #Better_Production#Better_Life
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📍Mogadishu
@FAOSomalia marked the inauguration of the new National Staff Association Committee. The team will serve for 2 years.
@EPeterschmitt FAOR congratulated the new committee, thanked the outgoing team, & reaffirmed commitment to working closely with the new leadership.
In Somalia, Abdi's bond with his camels is unbreakable, though climate change poses a threat.
Every pour of camel milk at his table symbolizes tradition, hope and strength, nourishing families across generations.
📖👉https://t.co/FBx5G6Vzw2
#AroundTheTable#FoodSecurity
🐪 Camels are at the heart of Somali life, but climate change & land pressures are making herding harder. 🐪
“Camels are the most important animals to Somalis – our whole livelihood depends on them,” says Abdillahi. “We drink their milk, consume their meat, and sell them for extra income.”
With @FAO’s support, herders are adapting—growing fodder, managing resources & keeping traditions alive for future generations.
🔗 https://t.co/26See2d4nY
@FAOLivestock
#YearOfCamelids #IYC2024 #SustainableLivelihoods
#SustainableLivestock
#AgrifoodSystems
The Burao Vegetable Market, mainly run by women-led businesses, has officially received its foundation stone under the @EU_in_Somalia#CadRE Project
The event led by the Governor, Minister of Agriculture, local authorities & FAO team, marks a key step toward empowerment & growth
With @FAO’s support, wheat farming in Ethiopia, pastoralism in Somalia, poultry keeping in Mozambique, fisheries in South Sudan, and sorghum farming in Sudan are sustaining communities.
Learn how these 5 livelihoods keep food on families' tables.
#AroundTheTable #AgricultureCaWith @FAO’s support, wheat farming in Ethiopia, pastoralism in Somalia, poultry keeping in Mozambique, fisheries in South Sudan, and sorghum farming in Sudan are sustaining communities.
Learn how these 5 livelihoods keep food on families' tables.
#AroundTheTable #AgricultureCaWith @FAO’s support, wheat farming in Ethiopia, pastoralism in Somalia, poultry keeping in Mozambique, fisheries in South Sudan, and sorghum farming in Sudan are sustaining communities.
Learn how these 5 livelihoods keep food on families' tables.
#AroundTheTable #AgricultureCaWith @FAO’s support, wheat farming in Ethiopia, pastoralism in Somalia, poultry keeping in Mozambique, fisheries in South Sudan, and sorghum farming in Sudan are sustaining communities.
Learn how these 5 livelihoods keep food on families' tables.
#AroundTheTable #AgricultureCaWith @FAO’s support, wheat farming in Ethiopia, pastoralism in Somalia, poultry keeping in Mozambique, fisheries in South Sudan, and sorghum farming in Sudan are sustaining communities.
Learn how these 5 livelihoods keep food on families' tables.
#AroundTheTable#AgricultureCan
📚Interested in a Master's degree in aquaculture or livestock mechanization?
FAO & the Hungarian Government are offering a fully-funded scholarship programme.
🚨Deadline to apply: 28 February 2025
See the list of eligible countries & how to apply: https://t.co/SsSuQ8lMvI
📍Hargeisa, During his visit to Somaliland, @EPeterschmitt met with Hargeisa staff, engaging in fruitful discussions on ongoing projects and challenges.
He reaffirmed FAO's commitment to #ZeroHunger and #BuildingResilientCommunities.
📍#Hargeisa | @FAOSomalia Country Rep, @EPeterschmitt, met with #Somaliland VP H.E. Mohamed Ali & Minister of Planning, Hon. Kaltuun Sheikh Hassan Abdi, for a briefing meeting.
Reaffirmed our commitment to collaborate for a more #sustainable, resilient & food-secure future.
Productive discussions with #Somaliland VP H.E. Mohamed Ali & the Minister of Planning, Hon. Kaltuun Sheikh Hassan Abdi during a briefing meeting in #Hargeisa.
Upheld #FAO's commitment to create more #sustainable & resilient agrifood systems & stronger communities. 🌱
Thanks to @USAIDSomalia, @FAOSomalia is empowering schools through social marketing campaigns to promote local fish 🐟recipes, enhancing nutrition & supporting sustainability.
Let's create healthier, eco-friendly communities together. 🌱
#FishForNutrition#CommunityEducation
Thanks to @EU_in_Somalia, 15 @moai_somali staff (5F, 10M) received hands-on training under the #CLIMB project. Led by @FAOSWALIM soil scientists & GIS/Remote Sensing experts, the training focused on building skills in soil and 🌱riverine agricultural data collection.
In November, @FAOemergencies Director @reinpaulsen visited #Somalia and witnessed the impact of FAO projects in the field.
From drought-resistant crops to resilient livelihoods, FAO's work is transforming lives and boosting #FoodSecurity and incomes.
Watch the video here👇
We welcome participants to the @FAO Strategic Storytelling Training happening in #Rwanda !
This training equips @FAOEastAfrica colleagues & government communicators with the skills to create impactful, field-driven stories that resonate & shape amplify transformative impact.