Location : Lodwar, Kenya
Welcome To
APaD

We promote peaceful coexistence and socio-economic empowerment of pastoralists towards sustainable livelihoods.

Welcome To
APaD

We are a Non-Governmental Organization duly registered under the Non-Governmental Organization Board Registration Number: OP.218/051/18- 093/11308 with its head office in Lodwar town, Turkana County.

Welcome To APaD
Our Mission

To promote peaceful coexistence and socio-economic empowerment of pastoralists towards sustainable livelihoods.

About Us

Agency for Cross Border Pastoralists Development

Agency for Cross Border Pastoralists Development (APaD) is a Non-Governmental Organization duly registered under the Non-Governmental Organization Board Registration Number: OP.218/051/18- 093/11308 with its head office in Lodwar town, Turkana County. The organization implements its programs in pastoralist Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Kenya (with a particular focus on Turkana and West Pokot Counties) and along its international borderlines with Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia.

To contribute in addressing issues plaguing the pastoralist communities within the Karamoja cluster, APaD uses several contextualized programmatic approaches and strategies that are underpinned by the following prioritized areas of focus:  Peace Building and Governance, Food Security, Sustainable Livelihoods Development and Animal Welfare, Community health (one health) and Nutrition, Natural Resource Management, Disaster risk reduction and Climate Change Adaptation, Research Advocacy and Policy Influence, Social protection, Youth and Women Empowerment,Humanitarian, WASH and other Emergenciencies. Our empirical research findings are always informing our programming and intervention strategies in this region.

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To promote peaceful coexistence and socio-economic empowerment of pastoralists towards sustainable livelihoods.

An empowered, secure, dignified and resilient community

Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government (NGO Board) Registration Number: OP.218/051/18-093/11308 UEI Number: ESENUNCB4SL5

Our Thematic Areas

Our Programs

Conflict is one of the most pressing issues affecting populations throughout northern Kenya and along its international borderlines with Uganda,…

Turkana County has four main livelihood zones; pastoral-all species (60%), agro pastoral (20%), the riverine of Turkwel and Kerio, fishing…

When disasters strike, both animals and humans are affected. This is a priority focus area for APaD as it helps…

APaD advocates with and on behalf of the pastoralist communities to address their most pressing needs like high levels of…

Emergencies like Drought are very common in the Arid & Semi – Arid areas like Turkana County and when they…

INTRODUCTION Peacebuilding in Turkana, a region in northwestern Kenya, involves addressing complex interrelated issues such as ethnic conflicts, resource scarcity,…

INTRODUCTION In Turkana, community health and nutrition are critical areas of focus, particularly due to the region’s unique challenges, such…

APaD has facilitated and facilitated in various research initiatives that informed policy within Turkana County Facilitated communities in development of…

  INTRODUCTION Peacebuilding in Turkana, a region in northwestern Kenya, involves addressing complex interrelated issues such as ethnic conflicts, resource…

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COMPLETED PROJECTS
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BENEFICIARIES
4+
COUNTRIES COVERAGE
20+
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APaD has a clear governance structure and efficient financial systems.

The organization has a chart of accounts and systems to support finance functions. Our transactions are cashless

APaD: Local NGO with Community ties, Community owned and partnering for sustainable development.

Collaborating with local authorities and other stakeholders for cross-border community engagement

Events & programs

Latest Events & Programs

Lodwar town
Articles News & Blog

Latest News & Blog

Animal Welfare
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In a bid to address the growing concerns surrounding the welfare of donkeys and the…

Peace Building
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The County Steering Group(CSG) workshop was organized and convened by National Drought and Management Authority(NDMA),…