Nairobi, 7August 2007 – Somali migrants of all EU nationalities are now able to apply for the Diaspora Partnership Programme. The programme supports organizations in Somaliland and Puntland (Somalia) by means of temporary return of qualified Somalis from the Diaspora.

According to a press statement by CARE, there are possibilities for professionals with multiple years of work experience as well as for trainees who are in the final phase of their studies or are graduated recently.

At this moment 5 trainees and 5 professionals are strengthening the capacity if local organizations in Somaliland and Puntland.

Until recently only Somalis with the Dutch nationality could join the programme. However, it turned out difficult to fill all vacancies. Now that Somalis from other EU countries can apply as well, CARE expects to be able to meet the demands of local organizations better.

For more details, visit CARE website:
http://www.carenederland.org/index.asp?id=&navid=&level=&template=1&option=3&item=269