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  • Meet Australians in Somalia

  • Get information in our Somalia guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Somalia

  • Tobias Karlsen

    My job in Mogadishu brought me here, but I found great people to network and stay in touch with on the InterNations platform.

InterNations – Connecting Australians living in Somalia

Are you looking for fellow Australians in Somalia? Do you need advice and tips from your Australian countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Australian expats to discover attractions like the rugged east-west ranges of the Karkaar Mountains together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Somalia or still residing at home in Australia to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Somalia provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Australian expats in Somalia, hailing from all across Australia - from Melbourne, over Sydney to Canberra.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet other Australians at our events in Somalia

Attend our monthly events and activities for Australians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Aug 6, 2009, 7:00 PM
1 attendee
At Bakaraha: New Mugadishu Restaurant Contact; Hashim Ali 2521-558-36982
Jun 3, 2009, 7:00 PM
1 attendee
On behalf of WICO org. International Prayer Day for Peace in Somalia. Friday, 5 June 2009 starting 6:00 AM.\r\nWar, drought and malnutrition are thrusting Somalia towards even greater catastrophe. Ten

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    From Australia, living in Mogadishu

Meet other Australians in Somalia

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Find other Australians to share your hobbies with

Receive Information and Tips about Somalia from Australian Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Somalia is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Australian compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Somali culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Australians in Somalia, living in Mogadishu, Kismayo, Hargaisa and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofAustralians in Mogadishu.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Australian food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Australian InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Australia in Somalia.
  • Receive and share advice in our Somalia Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for vegemite in Mogadishu...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Somalia to find institutions like the nearest Australian embassy and many others.

From the rugged east-west ranges of the Karkaar Mountains to the Gulf of Aden, we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Australian expats in Somalia.

Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Australians in Somalia

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Somalia. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Somali halwo, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Mogadishu's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit the Suuqa Bakaaraha in Mogadishu, the autonomous region of Somaliland, and other impressive landmarks across Somalia.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Australia and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Hello from our Australians living in Somalia!

  • Tobias Karlsen

    My job in Mogadishu brought me here, but I found great people to network and stay in touch with on the InterNations platform.

  • Maria Borges

    Through InterNations, I found out more about expat health care and development aid in Somalia. Thanks!

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