Our Background
Agency for Cross Border Pastoralists Development (APaD) transitioned in September 2019 to an Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) after operating as a Community Based Organization (CBO) since its formation and registration in 2002. with its headquarters in Lodwar, Turkana County. It implements programs in Turkana and West Pokot Counties and across the Ethiopian, Ugandan and South Sudan borders.
It focuses on the economic, environmental, education, climate change adaptation and social issues impacting the pastoralist communities of Turkana County, West Pokot County, and the cross-border regions of Ethiopia, South Sudan and North Eastern Uganda.
Specifically, APaD addresses the continued marginalization of pastoralist communities in the region through advocacy to address inadequate and lack of physical infrastructure and facilities, limited access to social and health services, low levels of public affairs, continuous insecurity, high levels of illiteracy, exploitation of natural resources and depletion of livelihoods.
The main thrust of the organization is securing rights of the poor and marginalized, good governance, sustainable livelihood development through promoting people’s participation at all levels of the society, accountability, capacity development and access to resources. Special emphasis is given to women’s participation and in building their capacity towards disaster risk mitigation and resilience. Networking at various levels and advocacy are the important tools of APaD’s programmatic implementation approach.
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What We do

Peace Building and Governance
Conflict is one of the most pressing issues affecting populations throughout northern Kenya.

Sustainable Livelihoods Development and Animal Welfare
Turkana County has four main livelihood zones; pastoral-all species (60%), agro-pastoral (20%)

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Everyone has a right to clean, safe and adequate water to drink or for other domestic purposes.

Disaster Risks Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
we aim to reduce socio-economic vulnerabilities to a disaster as well as dealing with the environmental and other hazards that trigger them.

Research Advocacy and Policy Influence
Facilitated communities in development of six (6) Disaster Risk Reduction Plans prepared and handed over to the county government

Peace Building and Governance
Conflict is one of the most pressing issues affecting populations throughout northern Kenya.

Sustainable Livelihoods Development and Animal Welfare
Turkana County has four main livelihood zones; pastoral-all species (60%), agro-pastoral (20%)

Disaster Risks Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
We aim to reduce socio-economic vulnerabilities to a disaster as well as dealing with the environmental and other hazards that trigger them.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Everyone has a right to clean, safe and adequate water to drink or for other domestic purposes.

Research Advocacy and Policy Influence
Facilitated communities in development of six (6) Disaster Risk Reduction Plans prepared and handed over to the county government

Peace Building and Governance
Conflict is one of the most pressing issues affecting populations throughout northern Kenya.

Sustainable Livelihoods Development and Animal Welfare
Turkana County has four main livelihood zones; pastoral-all species (60%), agro-pastoral (20%)

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Everyone has a right to clean, safe and adequate water to drink or for other domestic purposes.

Disaster Risks Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
We aim to reduce socio-economic vulnerabilities to a disaster as well as dealing with the environmental and other hazards that trigger them.

Research Advocacy and Policy Influence
Facilitated communities in development of six (6) Disaster Risk Reduction Plans prepared and handed over to the county government

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staff members
Meet our staff members who make our operation around the region run smoothly without any complication

Samson Kimeli
Executive Director
A professional and dynamic leader, with several years of experience possessing significant project management experience, organizational strategy and community development which has been gained in all sectors. I have a significant record of accomplishment of delivering results and pushing organizations to the next stage of their development. Experienced in peace building and governance, livelihood support and
enhancing community resilience

Moses Metto
Head of Finance
To continue to gain and strengthen the necessary knowledge and skills to further Finance management, accounting and administration skills and develop a career in Local and international development.

Sylvia Longoli
Administrative Assistant
Results-oriented and hardworking lady interested in achieving the intended goals, objectives, and the purpose of serving the community. Am a self-starter and able to prioritize my workload comfortable on my or with part of the team.

Joseph Areng
Peace Building Officer
To work closely with the community in a bid to alleviate poverty and improve the socio-
economic status of them by promoting development conscious initiatives geared towards sustainable mainstay.

Cleophas Ekai
Community Development Officer
To work in a challenging position in an esteemed organization to enable enhance my career prospects and aspirations in Project management, strategic Management and Financial management through provision of excellent services to enhance and impact to the organization and the final Project beneficiaries.

James Mwangi
MERL Officer
Motivated field research officer with 5 years of progressive experience in local and international organizations. Offering Expertise in technical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail, with aptitude in communication. Energetic self-starter and team builder able to navigate high-stress
situations on time.

Leah Gitau
Social Media Manager
I am a goal-oriented Communications Professional with over four years’ experience in academia and the nonprofit space executing roles related to digital campaigns and advocacy. I endear to use my expertise to connect the world to meaningful causes through strategic and impactful communications. I am a trained digital communications expert capable of strategizing, designing, developing, and integrating digital solutions for stakeholder adoption

Josephine Etoot
Office Assistant

Samson Kimeli
Executive Director
A professional and dynamic leader, with several years of experience possessing significant project management experience, organizational strategy and community development which has been gained in all sectors. I have a significant record of accomplishment of delivering results and pushing organizations to the next stage of their development. Experienced in peace building and governance, livelihood support and
enhancing community resilience

Moses Metto
Head of Finance
To continue to gain and strengthen the necessary knowledge and skills to further Finance management, accounting and administration skills and develop a career in Local and international development.

Sylvia Longoli
Administrative Assistant
Results-oriented and hardworking lady interested in achieving the intended goals, objectives, and the purpose of serving the community. Am a self-starter and able to prioritize my workload comfortable on my or with part of the team.

Joseph Areng
Peace Building Officer
To work closely with the community in a bid to alleviate poverty and improve the socio-
economic status of them by promoting development conscious initiatives geared towards sustainable mainstay.

Cleophas Ekai
Community Development Officer
To work in a challenging position in an esteemed organization to enable enhance my career prospects and aspirations in Project management, strategic Management and Financial management through provision of excellent services to enhance and impact to the organization and the final Project beneficiaries.

James Mwangi
MERL Officer
Motivated field research officer with 5 years of progressive experience in local and international organizations. Offering Expertise in technical skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail, with aptitude in communication. Energetic self-starter and team builder able to navigate high-stress
situations on time.

Leah Gitau
Social Media Manager
I am a goal-oriented Communications Professional with over four years’ experience in academia and the nonprofit space executing roles related to digital campaigns and advocacy. I endear to use my expertise to connect the world to meaningful causes through strategic and impactful communications. I am a trained digital communications expert capable of strategizing, designing, developing, and integrating digital solutions for stakeholder adoption
