Our development workers in Somaliland

Dr Abdurahman Mohamed Abdullahi 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.

Aide Botta is a market research adviser with the environmental organisation Candlelight.

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.

Read an interview with Ali Abdi

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

Read an interview with Cissy Nalusiba

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

Read an interview with Edward Musinguzi

John Aturinde works with GAVO (the General Assistance and Volunteering Organisation).

Kule Abubekar Asuman works with SONYO (the Somaliland Network of Youth Organisations).

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

Viola Muhanga Kuhaisa works as a participatory and democratic governance advisor with FOPAG (the Forum for Peace and Governance).

Read an interview with Viola Muhanga Kuhaisa