HOME WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO OUR NETWORK PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS CONTACT US Publications Events Project Highlights Solar street lights In June 2012, NIS finalised its first project in Mogadishu, Somalia, in partnership with the Benadir Regional Authority (BRA). In May 2013, stage two and three were completed. Through this project, NIS is helping the BRA implement a solar street lighting project, lighting up the streets of the Somali capital. The project has since been expanded to other cities in south central Somalia, in collaboration with the regional and national authorities. Click on the following links to read more about the solar street lighting project: Energy for Sustainable Development - Annual Report 2013 (NORAD, see page 15 for Somalia) Mogadishu streetlights 'have changed our lives' Mogadishu's first solar-powered street lamps Solar-powered street lamps pick Mogadishu up from darkness Mogadishu switches on solar street lights The Social Good Summit in Somalia Road and bridge rehabilitation In March 2013, NIS finalised its first project in Balad, which lies approximately 30 km north of the Somali capital. Together with the local authorities, NIS refurbished 1,7 km of primary road and repaired the main bridge of Balad, linking southern and central regions of Somalia. Click on the following link to read more about the road and bridge refurbishment project: UK Somalia Stabilisation Case Study - Balad Road Fish market rehabilitation In August 2013, NIS finalised the rehabilitation of the main Mogadishu fish market, located in Hamarweyne district. Together with the authorities, NIS upgraded the facilities. Click on the following link to read more about the rehabilitated fish market: UK Somalia Stabilisation Case Study - Hamarweyne Fish Market Peace Support Fund In May 2014, the Peace Support Fund was established in Myanmar. It was established with funding from the United Kingdom's Department for International Development as the primary donor. The Peace Support Fund is designed to provide rapid financial support to demand-driven initiatives that contribute directly to the Myanmar Peace Process or to a reduction in inter-communal violence in Myanmar. The Peace Support Fund has a full-time, Fund Management Team (FMT) based in Yangon. NIS provides administrative and technical support to the FMT. Click on the following links to read more about the Peace Support Fund: Peace Support Fund Website Department for International Development: Peace Support Fund - Detailed Guidance ©2014 NIS-Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer|Contact Us