Along the tough terrains and often unforgiving borderlands between Kenya and Uganda, where communities have endured generations of mistrust and...
Lasting Peace
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| Resilient Communities
Empowered, peaceful, self-reliant, and resilient pastoralist communities living with dignity.
To promote peaceful coexistence, inclusive governance, sustainable livelihoods, and long-term resilience in pastoralist communities through integrated, community-led Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus (HDPN) programming.
1. Commitment & Passion 
2. Integrity & Accountability 
3. Professionalism & Excellence 
4. Community-Centered 
5. Equity & Inclusion
6. Human Rights & Dignity 🤲
APaD operates in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) of Northern Kenya and in strategically important cross-border pastoralist regions within the IGAD’s Karamoja (Ateker) Cluster. Our geographic focus reflects areas most affected by fragility, climate shocks, and resource-based conflict, where integrated and locally led interventions are critical for sustainable impact:
Kenya: Turkana, West Pokot, Marsabit, Baringo & Samburu CountiesIGAD’s Karamoja (Ateker) Cluster: International borderlands of Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.
20+ years of cumulative operational experience delivering transformative impact across the ASALs of Northern Kenya and the IGAD’s Karamoja (Ateker) Cluster.0.57 million people reached with life-serving services and resilience-building support.
50+ multi-sectoral projects successfully implemented across Humanitarian, Development, and Peace Nexus (HDPN).
KES 450 million+ in grants successfully managed, delivering accountable, results-driven programming through both direct implementation and strategic consortia.
30+ strategic partnerships with leading donors and agencies, including DANIDA, EU, USAID, UNDP, IOM, DCA, DRC, GIZ, SIDA, ADA, Plan International Kenya, Saferworld, Brooke East Africa, and Life & Peace Institute, among others.
Along the tough terrains and often unforgiving borderlands between Kenya and Uganda, where communities have endured generations of mistrust and...
The County Steering Group (CSG) workshop was organized and convened by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) and commenced on...
In the remote landscapes of North Pokot, where tradition and resilience intertwine, women have long been the silent bearers of...
APaD Headquarters:
Turkwel Buildings;
Off NORAD Road, Nawoitorong;
P.O. Box 342-30500 Lodwar, Turkana County; Kenya.
APaD Field-Based Office:
Kakuma Field Office;
Former Oxfam Offices, adjacent to Kakuma Sub-County Hospital;
Turkana West Sub-County, Turkana County.
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