I was glad to contribute to Somalia’s NCOF for the OND/Deyr 2026 season, where climate information was brought into practical discussions around preparedness, early action and sectoral decision-making.
The three-day capacity-building workshop in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, Uganda, has concluded, strengthening the capacity of refugee and host community leaders to advance women’s meaningful participation in governance, decision-making and recovery processes.
Over the three days, participants identified barriers to women’s participation, exchanged practical solutions and developed community action plans to strengthen women’s leadership, protection, livelihoods and social cohesion.
The workshop marks an important step in translating regional commitments on Women, Peace and Security into practical, community-led action.
@IGADgender extends its appreciation to the Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime Minister (@OPMUganda), and the Government of Japan (@JapanGov )for their support and collaboration in advancing inclusive and gender-responsive refugee governance. @IGADsecretariat
#IGAD #IGADGender #WPS #WomenPeaceSecurity #OneRegionOneFuture
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Last night, I was humbled to receive the Media Leadership Award at the @somalila2021 Awards 2026 (#SLA2026). This recognition strengthens my belief that media must serve the public good and help shape a better Somalia.
#SLA2026#ClimateAction
Kigali, Rwanda, brought together regional experts around a shared question: how do we turn climate information into action? Glad to have been part of GHACOF 74, exploring the OND 2026 outlook and its implications for resilience across the Greater Horn of Africa.
#GHACOF74
Glad to join Somalia’s National Climate Outlook Forum for Gu 2026. Above-average rains are expected, but dry spells, floods, and rising temps are risks, highlighting the need for preparation and coordination.
#Somalia#NCOF#ClimateOutlook#Gu2026
This month’s @BalqiisInsights Youth Dialogue Series focused on youth-led climate action in Somalia, exploring climate as a security and governance challenge and the role of youth in driving locally grounded, resilience-focused solutions. #ClimateAction
This week in Addis Ababa for the WISER PASS workshop, I explored how climate info is interpreted, communicated & used. thanks to ICPAC, NORCAP, & Met OfficeOffice for creating a practical, honest space focused on real world impact.
This Thursday, I spoke at a webinar by @UdubInstitute on FinTech Innovation & Youth Empowerment. I shared thoughts on how Somali youth can be better prepared for opportunities in a tech-driven future. Grateful for the invite and the great engagement.
#YouthEmpowerment#Somalia
This week I participated in the IGAD Regional Women’s Forum in Machakos, organized by IGAD Gender and IGAD Peace. Discussions on digital inclusion, online safety and AI were enriching. Thanks to @xubbifarah, IGAD Gender Manager, for her leadership.
#IGADWomen4DigitalPeace
Pleased to speak at the Women & Youth Dialogue on Social Media, Tech, AI & Online Harms, highlighting legal and institutional gaps and the need for stronger coordination to tackle cyberviolence against women. Thanks to @IGADgender and @IGADPeace.
#IGADwomen4digitalpeace
Presented on Somalia’s observation network, data collection systems and IT infrastructure, and shared the Somali National Plan for WIS 2.0 during the workshop in Nairobi.
Thanks to WMO for organizing, the facilitators for their guidance, and KMD for hosting us.
#wmo#wis2.0
Honored to take part in Somalia’s National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF OND 2025) — aligning science, policy & community insights for resilience.
#ClimateAction#Resilience#Somalia
Honored to join @UNESCWA's focus group on "Investing in the Future: Human Capital in Just Energy Transition". Discussed challenges in sustainable energy education, youth employment in energy, and the role of tech & AI. Excited to shape a resilient energy future! 🌱💡 #YouthVoices
Attended the African Fertilizer event in Nairobi today. Inspiring discussions on optimizing fertilizer usage, improving soil health, and ensuring food security in Africa. Excited to contribute to the transformation of agriculture on the continent. #AfricanFertilizer
#GHACOF66 brought together experts, policymakers, and community representatives for two impactful days of discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. Participants delved into climate patterns, risks, adaptation strategies and exploring cutting-edge technologies.
Joining @icpac_igad media training in #Naivasha, Learning about crisis reporting during pest invasions in #Africa. Ready to raise awareness, engage stakeholders, and build resilience. #PestInvasions#MediaTraining
I'm thrilled and excited to have the opportunity to participate in @icpac_igad’s media training program. Predicting climate change, preventing disasters, and how journalists spread awareness about their organizations👇👇