Following the earthquake and tsunami on 11 March of this year, the UN-HABITAT Somalia Programme responded by gathering contributions from programme staff as well as beneficiaries of Japan-funded projects over the years. Donations came in from Hargeisa, Garowe, Bossaso, Galkayo, and the head office in Nairobi. Residents of Hargeisa’s Ayaha settlement in particular sent their contributions together with heartfelt condolences and deep appreciation for the assistance Japan has given them. The Mayor of Hargeisa, Husein Mohamoud Jiciir, and the Mayor of Garowe, Abdiaziz Nur Elmi Koor, sent condolence letters to the Government of Japan via the country’s representative in Kenya, Ambassador Toshihisa Takata. |
