Christopher Pycroft @PycroftC

Development Director @UKinSomalia. All opinions my own. Nairobi, Kenya Joined October 2013

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Ahmed Abdirahman @ahmedshafi1345

11 months ago

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.

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Christina Toepell @ctoepell

12 months ago

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 - 🇬🇧 is proud to support the African-Led Movement to #EndFGM

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Mo Yahya @Momalindi

a year ago

The @UNinPak briefed member states on our efforts to support the education emergency declared by govt. We are supporting 🇵🇰 efforts to reduce out-of-school children, close the access gap & address the financing gap, inline with @antonioguterres call for shift in our approach.

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Mike Nithavrianakis @MikeNith1

a year ago

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’s Regional Director and new Country Director this week to build on the very successful work they are doing. @UKinSomalia

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Salad Addow @SaladAddow

a year ago

@PycroftC @SoDMA_Somalia @UKinSomalia Pleased to be meeting you Christopher together with Shekhuna. It was enlightening discussion indeed.

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Christopher Pycroft @PycroftC

a year ago

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. 🇸🇴🤝 🇬🇧

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UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 @UKinSomalia

a year ago

🎓 Exciting news! Applications for the 2024/2025 @CheveningFCDO Scholarships are now open. 🌍 Join a global network of leaders and make a difference in 🇸🇴 Apply by November 5th, 2024. #ChooseChevening #Somalia #UKScholarship @PycroftC 🔗 chevening.org

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Mo Yahya @Momalindi

a year ago

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 🇵🇰.

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Christopher Pycroft @PycroftC

a year ago

Packed visit to Somaliland focused on: ➡️ upcoming elections ➡️ economic development ➡️ climate resilience Proud of our support through the SDF, empowering women entrepreneurs and demining @TheHALOTrust. Together, we're fostering progress and stability. #Somaliland #Development

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Christina Toepell @ctoepell

a year ago

Such a great (and exhausting!) week having our Development Director Chris Pycroft in Hargeisa. We had fantastic conversations on: - Elections 🗳 - Access to finance💸 - Environment & Climate🌿 - Bringing women into business👜 Huge thanks to all for sharing their expertise!

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SODMA Somalia @SoDMA_Somalia

a year ago

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.

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SNTV News @sntvnews1

a year ago

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,…

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Hassan Adam Hosow @HassanAHosow

a year ago

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.

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Christopher Pycroft @PycroftC

a year ago

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.

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Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi @KhadijaMakhzumi

a year ago

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.…

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Christopher Pycroft @PycroftC

a year ago

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 🇸🇴.

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Christopher Pycroft @PycroftC

a year ago

Pleased to meet H.E. Minister of Environment and Climate Change @KhadijaMakhzumi to disuss ongoing 🇬🇧-🇸🇴 cooperation on climate and environment, including the National Climate Fund supported by 🇬🇧 and 🇺🇸 as anchors of #Taskforce on access to climate finance.

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Christopher Pycroft @PycroftC

a year ago

🌍🐆 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

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Mo Yahya @Momalindi

a year ago

Thank you @MaryamNSharif for the warm welcome in #Lahore. @UNinPak is committed to support #Punjab to ensure no one is left behind. We have 6 years left to achieve the #SDGs, the 🇺🇳 is ready to help the province accelerate its development ambitions.

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Anna Saleem Högberg @AnnaSaleemH

a year ago

Pleased to participate in the launch of the 🇸🇴 National Transformation Plan. Development is difficult and full of challenges but Somalia keeps moving forward. 🇸🇪@Sida and @SwedeninSomalia proud to be a partner.