Progressio development workers in Somaliland

Ali Abdi works with Talowadag to plan and implement projects providing support to people living with or affected by HIV – Talowadag is the only local organisation in Somaliland that provides such support and advocates for the rights of those living with HIV.

Dr Abdirahman Abdillahi is playing a key role in setting up and running integrated HIV prevention, treatment, care and support centres at Hargeisa hospital and health facilities in Gabiley.

Lemma Belay works with the environmental organisation Candlelight as an environmental and agricultural adviser on environmental policy, water management and sustainable farming methods.

Korow Dahir works with the youth organisation, GAVO, as an HIV and AIDS advisor.

Dr Abdulrahman Mohamed works as a medical advisor to Hargeisa hospital and Gabiley health district office, advising on HIV and AIDS, blood safety and Voluntary Counselling and Testing services.

Ahmed Mohamud works as an election monitoring advisor with the Forum for Peace and Governance, helping them prepare for and raise awareness about the presidential elections being held in June 2010.

Edward Musinguzi works with Hargeisa hospital and regional health centres as an HIV and AIDS Integrated Services Supervisor.

Stephen Mwalo works with SONYO, the Somaliland youth umbrella organisation, strengthening the capacities of staff and partner organisations to promote youth rights and youth participation in politics and civic education.

Cissy Nalusiba works with NAGAAD, the Somaliland women’s umbrella organisation, as an advocacy advisor.

Samuel Ogwang works with Doses of Hope, an organisation working for blind and visually impaired people, to building their skills and capacity in human rights advocacy through the teaching of Braille and through promoting mobility.