Ibrahim Abdi

Executive Director

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

With support from KOICA through @iom_somalia we brought together young men and women in Kismayo, Jubaland, to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction under this year’s theme, “Resilience Starts at Home.” This is part of our efforts to build more resilient communities and give young people platforms for meaningful and productive engagement. #DRRDay #ResilienceStartsAtHome

[GCERF @theGCERF]

🌍 Climate change is not only an environmental challenge. It is reshaping the conditions in which armed groups recruit, operate, and sustain themselves

At the #BCSC2026, GCERF, @adelphi_berlin, and @UNIDIR convened a side event exploring climate-induced fragility in areas affected by violent extremism and terrorism, moderated by @AndreAR1025, GCERF's Head of Performance and Impact Unit.

Three key insights emerged:

🔹 Prevention must be forward-looking. Anticipating vulnerabilities before they escalate is essential to preventing climate-related pressures from fueling instability and violent extremism.

🔹 The links run in both ways. Climate shocks can undermine livelihoods and trust - creating openings these groups may exploit. At the same time, P/CVE and climate responses can unintentionally deepen environmental pressures and grievances.

🔹 Climate sensitivity must become part of how we work. P/CVE approaches must integrate climate realities into prevention, peacebuilding, rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.

👉 One message stood out: Supporting civil society is necessary and the most effective way to address the nexus between climate and security – including violent extremism, and we should embrace focused and localised approaches.

💐 Our sincere thanks to speakers Siobhan O'Neil, Aisha Omar, @kasinganeti_t and @LRuettinger for an open, thoughtful and highly insightful discussion - and to the organisers of the Berlin Climate and Security Conference for bringing together such a diverse community to advance this critical dialogue.

🌱 The climate-security nexus is not a future challenge. It is already shaping the realities in which peace, security and prevention must operate.

@AuswaertigesAmt @adelphi_berlin @UNIDIR @ClimateDiplo @stefanomanservi

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

New #skills = new opportunities.

Through #ELEVATEAfrica, #youth and community members in #Baidoa & #Kismayo gained #vocational, #livelihood and #entrepreneurship skills to earn an income, start #businesses and become more self-reliant.

👏 Supported by #KOICA.

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

New look, same mission 🕊️ We're proud to unveil HAPEN's redesigned logo a fresh symbol of unity, resilience & peace across the Horn of Africa 🇸🇴 Onward, together.

[IOM Somalia @iom_somalia]

🌳"Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago."

In Kismayo, residents, leaders & police came together to plant trees at the school, hospital & police station—protecting the environment, strengthening unity, and building community trust.

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

🌍Community-based reintegration is central to conflict prevention in East Africa.

Through @KOICAKenya, we’re hosting government stakeholders from Kenya, Somalia & South Sudan to discuss strengthening local capacity for sustainable reintegration & preventing violent extremism.

[Ibrahim Abdi @ibrahinabdi]

@rigathi You're excellency. They're protecting you. They want to make sure that you're safe wherever you go.

[Ibrahim Abdi @ibrahinabdi]

@MikeSonko He is gynecologist

[Donald B Kipkorir @DonaldBKipkorir]

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar died in battlefield, not in tunnels hiding! Israel with its famed intelligence couldn’t get him for decades. Israel killed Sinwar using helicopters, bombs, tanks & drones! It is time Israel accepted that trie peace will come when it recognizes Palestinian rights! You can’t extinguish the fire of people fighting for sovereignty! For 76 years & counting, Israel has been unable to destroy Palestinians, a people without an army but armed with pride only.

[Simba Guleid @simba_guleid]

Senator @BillowKerrow demystifying the misconceptions around relative comparison of poverty in Northern Kenya vis a vie the more privileged regions. Interesting to note the hyped population numbers for counties are not true. I can now see the fear of one man one shilling should not scare us so much. Once this is one shilling shenanigan is implemented those advocating for it will cry.

[Donald B Kipkorir @DonaldBKipkorir]

The word “TERRORIST “ should be banned as it has been used to refer only to Muslims! It can’t be that a Muslim with stones that can’t kill is called a Terrorist while a Jew who wipes an entire Palestinian family is called “Self-Defence”!

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

Let us continue to spread awareness and create a supportive community for mental health by breaking the stigma, supporting one another, and celebrating resilience! We heal and grow together! 🌟💚 #MentalWellness #BreakTheSilence
@HAPEN_NGO @GCERF

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

It is crucial to continue supporting initiatives that prioritize mental health and de-stigmatize seeking help for mental health issues. Celebrating the achievements of individuals and organisations promoting mental well-being in Kismayo and Belet Hawa. #MentalWellness @GCERF

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

As we conclude #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we recognize the advancements made in mental health advocacy through the SWERC programme.The SWERC programme has been instrumental in promoting mental health awareness through trained MH paraprofessionals.🌟💚 #MentalWellness
@GCERF

[Ibrahim Abdi @ibrahinabdi]

@omwambaKE Wehliye Salah Rashid (WSR)

[Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis @DrLoupis]

BREAKING🚨🚨🚨

UK has informed Netanyahu that they are preparing to publicly declare Israel in violation of international law🇬🇧

@DefundIsraelNow 🔥

[OCHA Somalia @OCHASom]

Humanitarian workers in #Somalia serve, #NoMatterWhat, in extremely challenging circumstances.

As we honor aid workers across the 🌍, watch/listen to our colleagues Asha, Abdullahi, Ibrahim & Asma as they share their experiences, inspirations & hopes.

#WorldHumanitarianDay

[GCERF @theGCERF]

The Somalia Wellness and Economic Recovery Consortium (SWERC), led by GCERF grantee @hapen_ngo trains mental health paraprofessionals to tackle stigma around #mentalhealth. 21 graduated paraprofessionals will provide mental health awareness services to school & Madrasa teachers.

[Horn of Africa Peace Network - HAPEN @hapen_ngo]

Today, HAPEN joined IFTIIN and IDF, our SWERC partners in Kismayo & BeletHawa during the graduation of mental health paraprofessionals who have gone through an intensive three months training. Our partner, Jubaland Ministry of Health was present. Thanks to #GCERF for the support.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

We salute the United Democratic Movement (UDM) leadership for abandoning Azimio La Umoja and joining Kenya Kwanza.