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; Sustainable Livelihoods Development and Animal Welfare; Disaster Risks Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation; Research Advocacy and Policy Influence; Education, Youth Empowerment and Child Protection; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene(WASH). Our empirical research findings are always informing our programming and intervention strategies in this region.
To promote peaceful coexistence and socio-economic empowerment of pastoralists towards sustainable livelihoods.
Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government (NGO Board) Registration Number: OP.218/051/18-093/11308 UEI Number: ESENUNCB4SL5
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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…
For societies to thrive, women and girls must have access to education, healthcare, and technology. Investing in gender equality and…
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…
Everyone has a right to clean, safe and adequate water to drink or for other domestic purposes. Turkana County, like…
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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.
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
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Animal Welfare
In a bid to address the growing concerns surrounding the welfare of donkeys and the…
Peace Building
The County Steering Group(CSG) workshop was organized and convened by National Drought and Management Authority(NDMA),…
