Interesting blogs, stories and experiences by our development workers.
Progressio development workers are experienced and professionally qualified specialists who offer skills, expertise and knowledge that is not available locally. The key role of our development workers is to transfer their skills and knowledge to our partner organisations. Together with the partner organisations, they work alongside local people, supporting them to find solutions to the problems they face.

Development Worker Stephen Mwalo
2 December 2010
Personal Experience: Stephen Mwalo
Stephen is Kenyan and is currently working as a Youth Rights Advocacy Adviser with the Somaliland...
Participation, Somaliland, Participation and effective governance
3 September 2010
Finding the ability: a story of hope for disabled people
Five years ago, Mustafa never dreamed that he could make something of his life. Mustafa, who lives...
Somaliland
supporters of the Kulmiye party drive through Hargeisa
27 July 2010
A new president for Somaliland
Somaliland’s new president inaugurated in Hargeisa following final confirmation of June election...
Somaliland, Fragile states, Latest Progressio news and press releases
Somaliland woman holds ID card in queue to vote
22 July 2010
Somaliland elections: Solidarity and passion in action
I must admit that my first thought on landing in Hargeisa was “what have I got myself into?” I had...
Somaliland, Participation, Fragile states
voters queue to cast their ballots in Somaliland
21 July 2010
Getting emotional about Somaliland
To quote one of my more knowledgeable colleagues: “Elections are funny things. Highly technical and...
Somaliland, Gender, Fragile states
9 July 2010
Somaliland: Observations from an election observer
Given this was a presidential election there was bound to be a personal focus on the three...
Somaliland, Participation, Fragile states

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