![Djiboutian students participate in a learning activity as U.S. Soldiers from Charlie Company, 443rd Civil Affairs Battalion deployed to Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA), teach English lessons March 9, 2018 in Obock, Djibouti. Through key leader engagements and English discussion groups, the civil affairs team works to further improve relations between the local national populace and U.S. forces, develop a greater understanding of the Tadjoura and Obock regions, fill information gaps, coordinate future missions and maintain access to key areas.](https://www.interaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dod-horn-of-africa.jpg)
Photo by Senior Airman Erin Piazza, U.S. Air Force
NGO Consortium in Horn of Africa Proves Critical to Humanitarian Efforts
As part of our NGO coordination work, InterAction’s NGO Coordination Advisor Rachel Unkovic was in Hargeisa and Nairobi to meet with members and stakeholders of the Somalia NGO Consortium. Learn more from her about her trip:
Three weeks ago, I travelled to Hargeisa (Somaliland) and Nairobi to meet with the Somalia NGO Consortium. Given the insecurity and complexity of Somalia, a coordinated NGO voice is critical to successful development and #humanitarian aid. pic.twitter.com/AS9ml7FpIK
— InterAction (@InterActionOrg) March 21, 2019