What We Do
At the Agency for Peace and Inclusive Development (APID), our work is driven by six interconnected strategic pillars that reflect the diverse needs of the communities we serve. These pillars form the foundation of our programs and interventions across Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia — turning local challenges into long-term opportunities for dignity, inclusion, and sustainable development.
Education & Protection
We believe that access to education is the cornerstone of transformation. Our interventions focus on:
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Access and Retention in Education, especially for girls and vulnerable children.
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Life Skills Development to prepare youth for productive futures.
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Child Protection & Safeguarding, ensuring every child grows up in a safe, nurturing environment.
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Urban Resilience, helping children and youth navigate the unique risks of informal settlements and underserved urban areas.
Health & Nutrition
We strive to build healthier communities by addressing both preventive and responsive health needs. Our focus includes:
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Nutrition Support for pregnant mothers, children, and at-risk populations.
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Reproductive Health Services with a focus on women and adolescent girls.
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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and response.
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Community Health Education and WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) programs to promote public health.
Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation
Our peace programs address the root causes of conflict and promote healing through:
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Social Cohesion Initiatives like youth mentorship, peace education, and sports for peace.
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Community Security Programs that strengthen local response systems.
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Civic Engagement to elevate voices in governance and decision-making.
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Early Warning and Conflict Mapping, helping communities prevent and respond to threats proactively.
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Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) through locally grounded interventions.
Climate Change & Natural Resource Management
We are committed to safeguarding the environment while equipping communities with climate resilience tools:
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Climate-Smart Agriculture and sustainable farming techniques.
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Green Energy Promotion and Waste Management innovations.
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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and emergency preparedness.
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Afforestation Projects and participation in emerging carbon markets.
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Natural Resource Governance, ensuring inclusive access and protection of shared resources.
Food Security & Livelihood Development
Our livelihood programs help families build stable, independent futures through:
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Diversified Livelihoods tailored to rural and urban economies.
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Value Chain Development to improve market access.
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Entrepreneurship & Business Incubation with a special focus on youth and women.
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Food Security Programs ensuring consistent, affordable access to nutritious food.
Urban Resilience & Emergency Response
In increasingly vulnerable urban settings, we work to improve infrastructure and preparedness:
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Emergency Relief Operations including food, WASH, cash transfers, and NFIs.
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Resilience Planning to help cities and informal settlements cope with shocks.
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Community-Based Risk Reduction, mobilizing local knowledge and resources to minimize disaster impact.
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Rapid Response Systems for crises including displacement, flooding, and disease outbreaks.
