Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD

Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD An NGO operating in Somalia, Kenya & Ethiopia to promote sustainable peace &humanitarian development.

Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development (NAPAD) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 2006 and operating in Somalia, Kenya, and Ethiopia. It seeks to build resilience and improve the quality of life by empowering communities in the HOA through sustainable development initiatives. Our Vision is justice, peace and prosperity in the horn of Africa.

In Mogadishu, Somalia, Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD with support from GiveWell is strengthening th...
15/09/2026

In Mogadishu, Somalia, Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD with support from GiveWell is strengthening the capacity of water point operators to effectively manage and maintain inline chlorination systems. By ensuring these systems are properly operated and water quality is maintained at source, the intervention is helping communities access safer, cleaner water contributing to the prevention of waterborne diseases and improved health outcomes.

For women and girls affected by crisis, lack of access to menstrual hygiene products can heighten health risks, undermin...
14/09/2026

For women and girls affected by crisis, lack of access to menstrual hygiene products can heighten health risks, undermine dignity, and create additional barriers to safely participating in school, work, and community life. Ensuring access to these essential supplies helps mitigate these risks, enabling women and girls to manage menstruation safely, maintain their well-being, and navigate crisis situations with greater dignity, confidence, and protection. Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD, at the Bardhere Women and Girls Safe Space in Somalia, provided women and girls with dignity and hygiene kits with support from ActionAid, Somalia.

In contexts such as Somalia, where conflict, displacement, climate-related shocks, and other crises increase protection ...
14/09/2026

In contexts such as Somalia, where conflict, displacement, climate-related shocks, and other crises increase protection risks, women and girls face barriers to accessing information and essential services. Bringing protection information and referral support closer to communities is therefore an important part of a responsive, people centred humanitarian response. In Bardhere, Somalia, case workers and nurses conducted door-to-door community outreach, engaging women, girls, and households on issues affecting their safety and wellbeing. The outreach provided an opportunity to share relevant information, listen to community concerns, and facilitate referrals to appropriate services for those requiring additional support.
This community-based approach helps ensure that protection services are not only available but also accessible, understood, and connected to the realities of crisis-affected communities. With support from ActionAid Somalia, Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD is strengthening locally led approaches that bring humanitarian services closer to the people who need them most, while reinforcing community awareness, referral pathways, and access to protection support.

At the Bardhere Women and Girls Safe Space, Somalia, women and girls affected by crisis are accessing a supportive envir...
14/09/2026

At the Bardhere Women and Girls Safe Space, Somalia, women and girls affected by crisis are accessing a supportive environment where they can share experiences, build confidence, strengthen social connections, and access information that can help them navigate available support. Through facilitated storytelling and experience-sharing sessions, women and girls are able to engage with their peers while nurses and case workers provide information on referral pathways and connect those requiring assistance to essential services. This approach helps bridge the gap between communities affected by crisis and the protection and support systems available to them. Implemented by Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD with support from , the Bardhere Safe Space continues to support women and girls respond to their immediate protection needs while contributing to longer-term resilience and social support systems.

What happens when communities come together, build stronger networks, and turn shared concerns into collective action?In...
02/09/2026

What happens when communities come together, build stronger networks, and turn shared concerns into collective action?

In Baardheere District, Gedo Region, Somalia, meaningful change begins with communities having the knowledge, connections, and confidence to speak up, organise, and advocate for their rights. As part of efforts to strengthen locally led action, Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD, with support from ActionAid, Somalia, conducted workshops on movement building, networking, creative campaigning, advocacy, and referral pathways. The workshops brought together community members and local stakeholders to strengthen their understanding of how collective action, strategic networking, and effective advocacy can contribute to addressing protection concerns and influencing positive change within their communities.

The sessions went beyond knowledge sharing. Participants explored practical approaches to building stronger movements, connecting different community actors, developing creative campaigns, communicating key messages effectively, and engaging relevant stakeholders. Particular attention was given to referral pathways, helping participants better understand how individuals facing protection concerns can be connected to appropriate services and support.

The workshops strengthened participants’ confidence to work collectively, engage with decision-makers, amplify community voices, and contribute to more responsive community-based protection mechanisms. By investing in local actors and strengthening the networks that connect them, contributing to a more coordinated and sustainable approach to advocacy and community protection.

02/09/2026

Increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change is making farming in Somalia increasingly difficult each year.

In Busley village in Dollow district, Gabay Yussuf has experienced this first-hand. Poor soil, pests, crop diseases, and scarce water often left her farm producing barely enough to feed her family. Seasonal droughts and flash floods destroyed what little she could grow.

Like many farmers in the area, Gabay did not lack determination or skill. What she lacked were reliable seeds, the right tools, and practical training suited to the changing climate. This reality is shared by many Somali families.

With support from Irish Aid, Trócaire and local partner Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD provided 150 farmers, including Gabay, with drought-tolerant seeds such as maize, cowpeas, watermelon, and coriander, along with essential farming tools.

Farmers also received practical agroecology training on improving soil, rotating crops, composting and using natural methods to manage pests.

The impact has been significant.

Where Gabay previously harvested 4 to 5 sacks of maize, she harvested 14 sacks from the same land in the most recent season.

Her family now has more reliable access to food, and she is better prepared for difficult weather conditions.

Gabay and her daughter, Isnina, are sharing what they have learned with neighbours. As
more farmers adopt these approaches, crop yields are improving across the community.

Thanks to this programme, Gabay and other farmers are turning knowledge and effort into better harvests, creating more stable livelihoods for their families and increasing food production in their communities.

Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) remain at the forefront of promoting and protecting human rights within their communities,...
02/09/2026

Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) remain at the forefront of promoting and protecting human rights within their communities, often working in challenging and fragile environments. Providing them with regular opportunities to reflect, share experiences, identify emerging concerns, and learn from one another is critical to strengthening their capacity and sustaining locally led protection efforts.

As part of our commitment to strengthening community-based human rights protection, Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD with support from ActionAid, Somalia organised and conducted a quarterly reflection meeting with Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in Bardheere district, Gedo region. The session provided a safe and constructive space for defenders to review their engagement and experiences over the quarter, reflect on progress and challenges, and discuss emerging human rights and protection concerns affecting their communities.

Beyond this, the reflection created an opportunity for the HRDs to draw practical lessons from their work and identify approaches that can improve community engagement, advocacy, referral, and protection efforts. Discussions also strengthened peer support and coordination among defenders, enabling them to better understand shared challenges and identify collective actions to address emerging concerns.

The meeting reinforced an important lesson: that effective human rights protection is strengthened when those closest to communities are equipped, connected, and able to learn from their own experiences. Regular reflection enables HRDs to adapt their approaches to changing community realities, strengthen accountability, and translate lessons learned into more responsive and locally owned action.

Through continued engagement with HRDs and community stakeholders, we remain committed to strengthening local protection mechanisms, amplifying community voices, and supporting communities to claim and protect their rights with dignity and resilience.

Among vulnerable communities in Somalia, strengthening local capacity is essential to preventing and responding to Gende...
02/09/2026

Among vulnerable communities in Somalia, strengthening local capacity is essential to preventing and responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and ensuring that survivors can access timely, safe, and dignified support.

Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD as a local NGO with supprt from ActionAid, Somalia, working closely with communities, we recognize the important role that traditional leaders and local authorities play in shaping social norms, resolving community concerns, protecting vulnerable groups, and connecting survivors with appropriate services.

We recently conducted a capacity strengthening for Traditional Leaders and Local Authorities in Bardheere district, on GBV Prevention and Response, creating a space for local leaders and duty bearers to strengthen their understanding of GBV, identify risks within their communities, and explore practical approaches to prevention, safe referral, survivor-centred response, and community awareness.

The training emphasized that preventing GBV is a shared responsibility. By equipping community leaders with the knowledge and tools to recognize risks, challenge harmful practices, promote protection, and support appropriate referrals, we can contribute to safer and more inclusive communities.

This work is particularly important in fragile and underserved settings, where local leadership can be a critical bridge between communities and available protection services. We remain committed to working alongside traditional leaders, local authorities, communities, and partners to strengthen protection, promote dignity, and prevent GBV in Bardheere and beyond.

Training sessions for Human Rights Defenders in Bardheere District, Gedo Region, Jubaland State of Somalia. The training...
02/09/2026

Training sessions for Human Rights Defenders in Bardheere District, Gedo Region, Jubaland State of Somalia. The training strengthens HRDs’ knowledge, skills, and confidence to promote and protect human rights, document and report violations, and advocate for justice and accountability within their communities. This project is supported by ActionAid,Somalia contributing to stronger local human rights protection and safer, more resilient communities.

Three days of advocacy training brought together members of District Peace Committees across Dollow, Beled Hawa, and Luu...
28/08/2026

Three days of advocacy training brought together members of District Peace Committees across Dollow, Beled Hawa, and Luuq, in somalia, equipping local actors with practical skills to advocate for inclusive, conflict-sensitive, and locally led approaches to peacebuilding and disaster risk reduction. Through support from Trócaire, the training is strengthening the capacity of District Peace Committees to engage communities, amplify local priorities, and contribute to more responsive mechanisms for preventing and addressing conflict and risks towards resilient pathways of sustainable peace and development.

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