- 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 Swedes living in Somalia
Are you looking for fellow Swedes in Somalia? Do you need advice and tips from your Swedish countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Swedish 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 Sweden 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 Swedish expats in Somalia, hailing from all across Sweden - from Uppsala, over Goteborg to Stockholm.
Meet other Swedes at our events in Somalia
Attend our monthly events and activities for Swedes expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Swedes at our events?
Meet other Swedes 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 Swedes to share your hobbies with
Receive Information and Tips about Somalia from Swedish Expats
Obviously, embarking on expat life in Somalia is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Swedish 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 Swedes in Somalia, living in Mogadishu, Kismayo, Hargaisa and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofSwedes in Mogadishu.
So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Swedish food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Swedish InterNations Community:
- Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Sweden 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 köttbullar in Mogadishu...
- Browse the InterNations Places database for Somalia to find institutions like the nearest Swedish 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 Swedish expats in Somalia.
Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Swedes 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 Sweden and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Hallå from our Swedes 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!
