Minister Abdinasir Abdi Arush
@nasirarush
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management and former Minister of Planning & International Cooperation of South West State of Somalia.
Today marks a defining moment in our journey toward accountable and principled humanitarian systems in South West State of Somalia. I welcome the nomination by H.E. President @Laftagareen of the 11-member Ministerial Committee for Safeguarding Humanitarian Assistance, in…
Launched the dissemination of the Safeguarding Humanitarian Assistance Law (SAHAL) to community stakeholders in Baidoa. In attendance were the SWS Ministers of Planning, Internal Security, Justice, and the Mayor of Baidoa @Abdullahiwatiin The exercise aims to ensure…
Today in Baidoa, alongside H.E. @Abdullahiwatiin, Mayor of Baidoa Municipality, we have started distribution of early warning equipment targeting 9 villages in Baidoa, Hudur and Afgoye District as part of the “Strengthening and Linking Federal and State Early Warning Systems in…
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.
We are happy to receive the DSRSG/RC/HC @GConway_UN in Baidoa. The mission visited Barwaaqo sites to showcase achievements of durable solution projects supported by partners. The resettled IDPs requested sustainable livelihood support, resilient housing and education. The…
Today in Mogadishu, I had the pleasure of meeting with @UNDPSomali Country team led by the Resident Representative, @lionellaurens_ where we held in-depth discussions on the implementation of the recently enacted #SWS Safeguarding Humanitarian Assistance Law #SAHAL. Following…
Honoured to join the Ministerial delegation from South West State #SWS for a productive meeting with the Embassy of the @NLinSomalia where we were warmly received by the Deputy Ambassador, her Excellency, @Laurie_V_. The engagement provided an opportunity to showcase key…
In Nairobi, we had the pleasure of meeting representatives from @FinlandinSom to discuss the humanitarian situation and key sectoral priorities, including health, education, and nutrition in SWS. Our delegation conveyed appreciation to the Government of @finland for its…
On Tuesday, I was part of Ministerial delegation from South West State of Somalia, meeting with the @UKinSomalia team in #Nairobi. During the meeting, we reviewed our ongoing activities and expressed our gratitude for the @FCDOGovUK #assistance. We shared our state’s…
Somalia has relied on aid for decades – can it survive without it? independent.co.uk/news/world/afr… In Southwest State – the country’s most populous, and one long-impacted by cycles of drought, famine, and insecurity – a new piece of legislation, signed into law in February, aims at…
Somalia has relied on aid for decades – can it survive without it? independent.co.uk/news/world/afr… This article is very interesting one. Thank you @nichferris
Concern regarding Data Quality of Somalia #Food #Security #Cluster. Last week a coordination meeting with humanitarian partners in #SWS, involving discussions on ongoing services, gaps and coordination services. Key concern the Ministry raised was the inaccurate data presented…
Hajj Statistics 1446H | 2025 Over 1.67 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year from around the world May Allah grant us all the opportunity to perform Hajj next year. Ameen
In Nairobi, I met Nicola Murray, Team Leader for Humanitarian, Health, Education & Resilience at the British Embassy in Somalia. We exchanged views on ongoing @FCDOGovUK supported programs in South West State #SWS, with a focus on sustaining their impact. With available…
Thursday 29th May 2025. Thankful to Somalia @NGOConsortium for inviting me to join virtually the meeting of Country Directors of #International and #Local NGOs. During the meeting, I had the opportunity to present the critical needs associated with the implementation of the…
Joining conversation on High Level Discussion on Structural Reforms and Transformation of the Humanitarian Sector Organized by @GrandBargain_ Secretariat Team In #Bruxelles #Belgium
Happening now. On behalf of @southweststat Presenting #EHF2025 with Somalia #Cash #Consortium, @gredosom, @Concern and #anticipatory #action #hub In #Bruxelles, #belgium @Laftagareen @SoDMA_Somalia @SomaliPM @GConway_UN @eu_echo
