ORGANISATION FOR PASTORAL PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT (OPPD)

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profile · synthesized from sources

Organization for Pastoral Peace and Development (OPPD) promotes peace and sustainable development in arid and semi-arid regions (ASAL) of Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. They empower ASAL communities through economic and technological solutions, fostering peaceful coexistence and resilience. OPPD focuses on human dignity, gender equity, and community empowerment.

named programs · 12 · from sources

what they call their work

Agriculture and Livelihood Development

Promotes sustainable agricultural practices and livelihood opportunities.

Community Based Health care, Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS

Provides community-based healthcare services, focusing on reproductive health and HIV/AIDS.

Community and Organizational Capacity Building

Strengthens the capabilities of communities and organizations.

Creative Technological Centers

Introduces innovative technological solutions through art, music, and creative coding centers to rural communities.

Education

Provides education, civic education, and vocational training.

Environmental and Natural Resource Management

Manages and protects environmental and natural resources.

Health and Nutrition programs (for both Human and Livestock)

Implements health and nutrition programs for both human populations and livestock.

Humanitarian Emergency Responses

Provides aid and support during humanitarian emergencies, including for IDPs and host communities.

Local capacity for conflict resolution and peace building

Develops local capabilities for resolving conflicts and building peace.

Peace Promotion through Art, Music, Sports and Culture

Fosters peace and coexistence using creative and cultural activities.

Protection

Addresses Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Child Protection, and Human Rights.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programming

Implements programs related to water, sanitation, and hygiene.

activities · 8 groups

what they do

Integrated Community Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Advancing social and technological innovations for sustainable development
  
  Implements programs focused on social and technological innovations to promote sustainable development in Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. Activities include establishing creative technological centers in rural communities to support innovation.
Local Governance & Service Delivery Capacity Building 1 activity
- Community and organizational capacity building
  
  Strengthens the capacity of communities and local organizations through training and development initiatives to support sustainable development.
Access to Quality Education Advocacy and Support 1 activity
- Education and vocational training programs
  
  Provides formal education, civic education, and vocational training to support community empowerment and development.
Emergency Response and Relief Operations 1 activity
- Humanitarian emergency response
  
  Responds to humanitarian crises in vulnerable communities, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions.
Youth-Led Creative Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Peacebuilding through cultural and community engagement
  
  Uses art, music, sports, and culture as tools to promote peace and foster peaceful coexistence in arid and semi-arid regions (ASAL) of East Africa.
GBV Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Protection services for gender-based violence and child protection
  
  Delivers protection services focused on gender-based violence, child protection, and human rights advocacy in vulnerable communities.
Clean Water Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- WASH programs in underserved communities
  
  Conducts water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives to improve access and health outcomes in marginalized communities.
Uncategorized 2 activities
- Agriculture and livelihood development in ASAL communities
  
  Implements agriculture and livelihood programs to enhance economic resilience among pastoralist and vulnerable communities in arid and semi-arid lands.
- Environmental and natural resource management
  
  Engages in sustainable environmental management and natural resource conservation initiatives to support long-term community resilience.

relationships · 1

who they work with

NGEC Partner — Collaborates with NGEC on inclusive policy change, particularly involving pastoralist and indigenous women leaders.