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HORN OF AFRICA GRASSROOT PEACE FORUM (HAP - FORUM)
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profile · synthesized from sources

Community-based nonprofit organization operating in the Horn of Africa, focused on peacebuilding, climate resilience, and empowerment of vulnerable populations. Works in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia, targeting pastoralist communities affected by conflict, climate change, and poverty. Implements programs in human rights, livelihood development, and conflict transformation through local offices in the Mandera Triangle region.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Climate Response
Climate change adaptation and mitigation through rangeland management, livelihood diversification, and clean energy initiatives
Empowerment
Programs to empower women and youth through access to finance, skills development, and entrepreneurship training
Human Rights
Advocacy against gender-based violence and female genital mutilation; supports girl child education
Peace Building
Activities to transform conflicts, promote social reconciliation, and counter violent extremism in the Horn of Africa
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Community-Led Climate Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
    • Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
      Engages in climate change adaptation and mitigation initiatives, including rangeland management, livelihood diversification, and clean energy projects.
  • Anti-FGM and Girls' Education Advocacy 1 activity
    • Human Rights Advocacy and Gender-Based Violence Prevention
      Advocates for human rights, works to counter gender-based violence and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and supports girl child education, which has led to increased school enrollment for girls.
  • Regional Peacebuilding & Reconciliation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation
      Conducts peace-building activities to transform conflicts, promote social reconciliation, and counter violent extremism in the Horn of Africa region.
  • Women's Financial Inclusion Initiatives 1 activity
    • Women and Youth Economic Empowerment
      Empowers women and youth through improved access to finance via microfinance programs, skills development, and entrepreneurship programs to foster financial stability and business creation.