On 10^th March 2010, a one day workshop organized by Ministry of National Planning and coordination with United Nations for development programme held at Maansoor Hotel Attended by Ahmed M.Khaire  representing Nagaad Umbrella Organization,

the objective of the workshop was millennium development Goals process launch in Somaliland. After registration of all participants, His Excellence Honorable Ahmed     

Hashi, Vice Minster of National Planning and coordination made the opening remarks

Of the program, Ignatius takawira and Siriram pande of UNDP briefed the objectives of the workshop and overview of Millennium development goals.

Vice chairperson of the Local Municipality Council of Gabiley and the only woman in that council, Ms. Khadra H. Ismael (Hagi Gaydh) has closed a three days workshop on building a women’s caucus and women political participation in Somaliland.

During 11^th – 13^th Feb 2010,  over forty women participants from women organizations, political parties and the other community sectors gathered in Gabiley to take part the workshop, which was organized by NAGAAD Umbrella and funded by Candlelight, a local NGO. Officials from Nagaad Umbrella Organization, including executive Director, Ms. Amina Hagi Mahamud (Gadhweyne) attended the closing ceremony of the workshop.