Development Director @UKinSomalia. All opinions my own.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined October 2013
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Christopher Pycroft retweeted
Earlier today, I accompanied the Presidential Envoy, Hon. @OmarHashi114, to a productive meeting with Mr. @PycroftC, Development Director for @UKinSomalia. Discussions focused on strengthening efforts to enhance ongoing stabilization & civilian protection initiatives in #Somalia.
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
So uplifting to join the conference on ending FGM this morning - hearing brave stories from activists, MPs and government from #Somaliland, Kenya, Djibouti and Ethiopia.
Change needs to come from within the region - 馃嚞馃嚙 is proud to support the African-Led Movement to #EndFGM
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
The @UNinPak briefed member states on our efforts to support the education emergency declared by govt. We are supporting 馃嚨馃嚢 efforts to reduce out-of-school children, close the access gap & address the financing gap, inline with @antonioguterres call for shift in our approach.
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
The UK is proud to support the fantastic work of @TheHALOTrust in Somalia and Somaliland (and elsewhere around the world).
It was a pleasure meeting HALO鈥檚 Regional Director and new Country Director this week to build on the very successful work they are doing. @UKinSomalia
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
Pleased to be meeting you Christopher together with Shekhuna. It was enlightening discussion indeed.
Aid diversion undermines our collective efforts in Somalia.
Great to be working with Special Adviser to @SoDMA_Somalia Abdulkadir Sheikhuna to implement effective ways to meet this challenge. 馃嚫馃嚧馃 馃嚞馃嚙
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
馃帗 Exciting news! Applications for the 2024/2025 @CheveningFCDO Scholarships are now open. 馃實 Join a global network of leaders and make a difference in 馃嚫馃嚧 Apply by November 5th, 2024. #ChooseChevening #Somalia #UKScholarship @PycroftC
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Christopher Pycroft retweeted
Welcomed @noalaskinner the @UNICEF Deputy Regional Director for South Asia. @UNICEF_Pakistan under the leadership of @AbdullahAFadil is an anchor of @UNinPak support of the SDGs in 馃嚨馃嚢.
Packed visit to Somaliland focused on:
鉃★笍 upcoming elections
鉃★笍 economic development
鉃★笍 climate resilience
Proud of our support through the SDF, empowering women entrepreneurs and demining @TheHALOTrust. Together, we're fostering progress and stability. #Somaliland #Development
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
Such a great (and exhausting!) week having our Development Director Chris Pycroft in Hargeisa. We had fantastic conversations on:
- Elections 馃棾
- Access to finance馃捀
- Environment & Climate馃尶
- Bringing women into business馃憸
Huge thanks to all for sharing their expertise!
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
Commissioner @MahamuudMoallim met with Director @PycroftC from @FCDOGovUK at @UKinSomalia to discuss enhancing collaboration for improving safety and rescue operations in #Somalia, focusing on early warnings, drought, climate change impacts, and protecting vulnerable groups.
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
The Commissioner of the National Disaster Management Agency @MahamuudMoallim held a meeting with @FCDOGovUK Director @PycroftC. They discussed enhancing collaboration to improve safety and rescue operations in #Somalia, focusing on early warnings, drought, climate change impacts, and protecting vulnerable groups.
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
Productive meeting with @PycroftC @UKinSomalia. Discussed cooperation on broader econ development and climate finance following the formation of the National Climate Fund. Proud to have led the NCF initiative thru Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance co-anchored by the UK & US.
Great opportunity to meet with Hon. Omar Hashi, MP, @OmarHashi114 the Special Presidential Envoy for Stabilization. Discussion focused on a more holistic approach to stabilization around the concept of an area based approach.
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
Had a productive meeting with FCDO Director of Development @PycroftC. We discussed our shared climate objectives, progress on the Taskforce for Access to Climate Finance, and plans for #COP29. Grateful for the UK's support as Somalia takes its seat at the UN Security Council. Together, we can make a significant impact!
Access to finance is a barrier to growth in Somalia. Had the chance to discuss with the @gargaara_ CEO Suleiman Dualeh who is finding innovative ways to support SMMEs in 馃嚫馃嚧.
Pleased to meet H.E. Minister of Environment and Climate Change @KhadijaMakhzumi to disuss ongoing 馃嚞馃嚙-馃嚫馃嚧 cooperation on climate and environment, including the National Climate Fund supported by 馃嚞馃嚙 and 馃嚭馃嚫 as anchors of #Taskforce on access to climate finance.
馃實馃悊 Inspiring dinner with Dr. Laurie Marker & the Somaliland Cheetah Conservation Fund @CCFCheetah. I am deeply impressed by their work to protect cheetahs. Proud that @UKinSomalia supports their efforts.
#CheetahConservation #Somaliland #WildlifeProtection #ConservationHeroes
Christopher Pycroft retweeted
Pleased to participate in the launch of the 馃嚫馃嚧 National Transformation Plan. Development is difficult and full of challenges but Somalia keeps moving forward. 馃嚫馃嚜@Sida and @SwedeninSomalia proud to be a partner.
