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Agency for Peace and Inclusive Development (APID) is a nonprofit humanitarian and development organization that was founded in 2013 with the aim of improving the living standards of pastoral communities in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.

20/05/2026

APID and its partners held a reconnaissance mission led by Newtech Africon successfully verified 38 proposed CSR project sites across Wajir County in a quest to transform connectivity and strengthening communities. Under the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Project (HoAGDP) in Wajir.

With this initiative, we sort to go beyond roads development by supporting water access, health facilities, and education infrastructure that directly respond to community priorities. Through field assessments, stakeholder consultations, GPS verification, and social risk observations, the exercise reinforced the importance of inclusive planning and evidence-based implementation.

14/05/2026

APID and its partners conducted household outreach, sensitization forums, patrols in high-risk areas, and survivor-centered referrals, the groups are strengthening awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), child protection, and safeguarding practices within vulnerable communities in Kotulo, Tarbaj, Hungai, Lafaley, Halane, and Wagberi.

This activity increased willingness among survivors and community members to disclose concerns reflects growing confidence in the Watch Groups as credible, accessible, and responsive protection actors. GBV Watch group and collaboration with local leadership and security stakeholders has further strengthened community-based accountability and prevention mechanisms.

We also distributed reflector jackets to enhanced visibility, legitimacy, and operational accessibility for Watch Group members, improving responsiveness and coordination within project communities.

At APID, we believe that locally rooted protection structures remain essential in advancing safer, informed, and more resilient communities through continuous engagement, adaptive learning, and people-centered safeguarding approaches.

13/05/2026

APID and its partners held four-days community sensitization sessions across NETIP corridor to enhance awareness and preparedness ahead of the upcoming asset disclosure, verification, and documentation exercise for Project-Affected Persons (PAPs). The engagement reinforced community cooperation, strengthened stakeholder confidence, and laid a strong foundation for an inclusive, transparent, and socially responsive resettlement process.

We empowered PAPs to seek clarification, raise concerns, and better understand the importance of accurate asset disclosure in ensuring a fair and credible compensation process through a combination of public address outreach and interactive community engagements. From a Monitoring and Evaluation perspective, the exercise served as a critical risk mitigation and grievance prevention mechanism by proactively addressing misinformation, managing expectations, and promoting trust between the project and affected communities.

12/05/2026

APID and its partners conducted a four-day community sensitization campaign across the project corridor to strengthen awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), and child safeguarding. The sessions highlighted growing risks linked to construction activities, economic hardship, and social vulnerabilities affecting women, youth, and children. Encouragingly, participants demonstrated improved understanding of protection issues through interactive discussions and community engagement. The initiative also emphasized the importance of survivor-centered reporting systems, child protection measures, and continued collaboration between communities, contractors, and stakeholders to promote safe, inclusive, and accountable project environments while addressing underlying social and economic challenges.

07/05/2026

APID and its partners held a constructive dialogue and collaboration involving local leaders, security teams, elders, the Grievance Redress Committee, the contractor, and the Consortium addressed the unfortunate death of livestock discovered in an open trench at KM 49 Sub-Camp.

Discussions focused on establishing facts, identifying gaps in safety measures, and ensuring a fair resolution for the affected livestock owner. Following joint assessments and stakeholder consultations, the contractor expressed willingness to take responsibility, subject to valuation and internal processes. The Deputy County Commissioner emphasized the importance of timely compensation and stronger preventive measures, including improved fencing and site safety.

Our engagement demonstrates a shared commitment to accountability, community welfare, and preventing similar incidents in future.

01/05/2026

Wishing all our partners a Happy

15/04/2026

APID and its partners conducted three consecutive days of toolbox sessions across workers’ camps, engaging 83 participants in Lot 1 and Lot 2.

These interactive sessions created space for open dialogue on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), Sexual Harassment (SH), and the Code of Conduct.

Participation included strong involvement from security personnel, placing emphasis on zero tolerance for abuse, clear reporting channels, confidentiality, and protection against retaliation.

This included a Code of Conduct refresher training, reaffirming workers commitment to safeguarding principles. These efforts strengthened awareness, accountability, and collective responsibility, promoting a safe, respectful, and dignified work environment across all sites.

26/03/2026

APID and her partners held a community consultation in Dodha bringing together local leaders, residents, and project teams to discuss the proposed extension of the KM14 borrow pit. The meeting created an open, respectful space to share information, listen to concerns, and ensure community voices guide decisions. Covering 15.78 acres, the project and compensation plans were clearly explained to promote transparency and trust.

The community warmly welcomed the proposal and demonstrated strong cooperation, sharing commitment to inclusive dialogue, mutual respect, and prioritising community well-being to build a partnership that delivers lasting, positive impact for all.

23/03/2026

APID and its partners held a community consultative meeting to discuss request to open two borrow pits at Km 8 and Km 12 for road construction. We took the opportunity to inform the community about procedures, legal requirements, and ensure participation in decision-making.

Community and NGAO leaders present clarified administrative boundaries and acknowledged drought challenges affecting attendance. While the community supports the road project, they raised concerns about challenges faced in the past around open borrow pits including environmental risks due to poor rehabilitation and lack of fencing.

The community recommended safer, alternative sites further from settlements. The contractor committed to fencing, providing security, and restoration measures, and proposed an in-kind community development project.

16/03/2026

APID and its partners conducted GBV/SEA toolbox sessions at Lafaley and Wargadud Camps in the month of February, strengthening worker awareness on prevention, reporting mechanisms, and survivor-centred response. Through discussions and practical exercises, participants gained skills to identify risks and respond appropriately. At Lafaley, 90 workers, security staff, and the Labour Committee met following an incident where 30 workers were assaulted.

The sessions strengthened safeguarding awareness, accountability, and collective responsibility for protecting workers and vulnerable community members, reinforcing a strict zero-tolerance policy on violence, while affected workers received psychosocial support. Child protection and legal frameworks on child labour were also highlighted to promote safer work environments

Address

Hurlingham Park, Suite B7 – Off Argwings Kodhek Road
Nairobi

Telephone

+254768147139

Website

http://www.apidafrica.org/

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