George Conway

As part of ongoing efforts to combat stigma and promote equal rights for persons with disabilities in Somalia, 30 deaf or hard-of-hearing persons recently took part in a @UN-supported three-day digital storytelling workshop in Baidoa. They learned how to use storytelling as a…

We are excited to announce that @IOM_Somalia has joined us as a key strategic sponsor for the 5th Annual Somali Entrepreneurship Summit (#SES2025). Together, we will address internal displacement challenges in #Somalia, promote financial inclusion, improve livelihoods for local…

In Mogadishu today, @UN Special Representative James Swan was pleased to meet again with @MoF_Somalia’s Minister @BihiEgeh – discussions covered Somalia’s financial and economic developments, the status of public finance management reforms, and UN operational matters.

Much appreciated George for your Field visit missions to find out the real deep humanitarian situation of the affected vulnerable Somalia population including Minority Marginalized communities specifically living in the IDPs camps. Your support is highly seen.

Grateful for kind hospitality of #SouthWestState & @BaidoaMunicipal for visit yesterday to 3 #Barwaaqo #IDP sites, to see #DurableSolutions in action & listen to community needs and aspirations, esp. on livelihoods. Notable progress on land title deeds and transitional housing.

2/3 The meeting addressed the worsening drought in #Awdal region, reviewed the Disaster Risk Management policy, and discussed the SoDMA-UN transition roadmap.

1/3 Commissioner @MahamuudMoallim attended a high-level meeting with the Somalia Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), including #UN agency heads and donors. #Somalia #Awdal #DRM #humanitarian #Drought #SoDMA

The Chairman of the Somali Clerics Association, Sheikh Bashir, said: "In times of drought, proactive preparation is essential. Establishing a humanitarian fund with substantial resources allows for quick assistance during crises."

The Chairman of the Somali Banks Association, Dr. Ahmed Khadar Jama, said: “Research is needed to develop a mindset that helps Somalis move away from foreign aid towards self-sufficiency.”

The Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, Gabeyre: “The Somali people have always supported each other. Today, we stand ready to aid our suffering community and will collaborate with #SoDMA to provide relief.”

Banadir Region Deputy Governor for Finance, Issa Guure: "Today, we aim for self-sufficiency, and it’s vital to support one another. The diaspora, business community, and society must aid their people. #SoDMA is doing crucial work for the country."

Sheikh Ali Wajiis: “Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Republic, I request 5% of the national budget be allocated to humanitarian aid for the welfare of the Somali people.” @HassanSMohamud @TheVillaSomalia

“Somalia's livestock and agriculture production significantly increased in 2024, indicating progress toward self-sufficiency, especially with expected domestic fuel production soon.” - @A_Haange, Deputy Minister of Finance. @MoF_Somalia

⚡️UPDATE: #Somalia's @SoDMA_Somalia held a Re-imagining Humanitarian Partnerships Conference in #Mogadishu on Thursday evening, bringing together Commissioner @MahamuudMoallim, @UNinSomalia Humanitarian Coordinator @GConway_UN, and #Somali private, religious, and civil society…

#HumanitarianReset #Localization @OCHASom @UNinSomalia @somaliacci

Pleased to participate in kick-start of dialogue this evening, led by @SoDMA_Somalia & @MahamuudMoallim, on re-imagining humanitarian partnerships for #Somalia, focused on the roles of the Somali private sector, banking institutions, religious leaders, & civil society.

1/3 The Somali Disaster Management Agency opened the Re-imagining Humanitarian Partnerships Conference in Mogadishu, focusing on enhancing relief efforts and collaboration between the government and humanitarian partners.

2/3 The conference is attended by senior officials from the Federal Government of Somalia, UN representatives, humanitarian organizations, business Community, religious scholars, and civil society.