London, United Kingdom: The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) participated in the launch of the Somali Diaspora Emergency Coordination Hub (SODECH) in London, United Kingdom.

The event, organized by IOM UK and IOM Somalia, brought together Somali diaspora leaders, humanitarian organizations, and other stakeholders, with discussions focused on strengthening coordination and cooperation among relevant actors.

SODECH aims to harness the knowledge, expertise, networks, and support of the Somali diaspora to strengthen disaster preparedness, emergency response, and community resilience.

SoDMA welcomed the establishment of SODECH and reaffirmed the important role of the Somali diaspora in supporting humanitarian efforts and disaster management. The Agency also expressed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with SODECH, IOM, and Somali diaspora partners.