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.

Are we localizing power or simply relocating the gatekeeper?That question has stayed with us after today’s first panel d...
04/06/2026

Are we localizing power or simply relocating the gatekeeper?

That question has stayed with us after today’s first panel discussion at conference on the role of local intermediaries in development partnerships.

As the sector increasingly embraces localization, local intermediaries are often presented as a bridge between donors and grassroots organizations bringing funding decisions closer to communities, strengthening local systems, and reducing dependence on international actors.

But an important challenge was raised: If decision-making, resources, and influence remain concentrated in the hands of a few organizations, have we truly shifted power, or merely changed where it sits?

True localization is not just about moving resources closer to communities. It is about sharing power, building trust, and ensuring that local organizations are partners in decision-making not just implementers.
The future of development partnerships may not lie in choosing between international actors and local intermediaries, but in creating systems where accountability flows downward to communities.

Share your thoughts, are local intermediaries accelerating localization, or are we at risk of replacing one bottleneck with another?

NAPAD is grateful to Danish Refugee Council Kenya Programme and Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia for their support in making sure we are part of this conversation as we advance localization.

AidEx - The Global Humanitarian Aid Community Al-Khair Foundation

For communities living in ASAL regions, droughts, floods, and other climate related shocks are not unexpected events, th...
03/06/2026

For communities living in ASAL regions, droughts, floods, and other climate related shocks are not unexpected events, they are recurring realities.

This perspective framed an important discussion at : "Breaking the Endless Cycle – Is Anticipatory Action and Disaster Risk Financing Ready to Move East Africa Beyond Crisis Response?"

As local actors working directly with vulnerable communities, we see firsthand the devastating human and economic impacts of responding after disasters strike.

The conversation highlighted a fundamental shift that our region must embrace, moving from reactive crisis management to proactive risk management.

Anticipatory action and disaster risk financing offer an opportunity to protect lives, livelihoods, and development gains before shocks escalate into full-blown humanitarian crises. However, realizing this potential requires more than innovative financing mechanisms. It demands stronger local leadership, shifting power, improved early warning systems, greater investment in preparedness, and direct access to resources for frontline organizations that understand community realities.

We appreciated hearing diverse perspectives from policymakers, donors, humanitarian agencies, and local organizations on how to bridge the gap between risk information, financing, and timely action.

Napad Ngo is grateful to Danish Refugee Council Kenya Programme and Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia for their support in making sure we are part of this conversation

A thought-provoking discussions at today's Nairobi conference is on exploring a critical question facing the developme...
03/06/2026

A thought-provoking discussions at today's Nairobi conference is on exploring a critical question facing the development and humanitarian sector:

"Locally led pooled funds – the solution to the funding and power imbalance crisis, or another model that struggles to scale?"

The conversation highlights a growing recognition that communities and local organizations are often best positioned to understand needs, design effective responses, and drive sustainable change. Yet despite global commitments to localization, funding and decision-making power continue to be concentrated among international actors. As a local organization, we welcome the continued focus on transforming funding models from locally implemented to genuinely locally led. Meaningful localization requires not only resources, but also trust, equitable partnerships, and shared power.
The discussion reinforces that the future of development and humanitarian action must place local actors at the center not at the margins.

What are your thoughts? Can locally led pooled funds help reshape the sector, or are additional systemic changes needed to address power imbalances?

Napad Ngo is grateful to Danish Refugee Council Kenya Programme and Embassy of Denmark in Kenya and Somalia for their support in making sure we are part of this meaningful conversation.

Aidex - The Global Humanitarian Aid Community Al-Khair Foundation

Every woman and girl deserves safe, private, and dignified menstruation management. That is not a privilege, it is a rig...
28/05/2026

Every woman and girl deserves safe, private, and dignified menstruation management. That is not a privilege, it is a right.

Today, on World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD is calling on individuals, organisations, and partners to stand with us in ensuring that vulnerable girls in Mandera County never have to choose between their health and their education.

In Mandera, period poverty is a quiet crisis. Girls miss school every month because they lack access to something as basic as a sanitary pad. Over time, those missed days become missed years. And missed years become futures foreclosed.

We are working to change that, one sanitary kit at a time.

Your donation today directly funds the procurement and distribution of menstrual hygiene kits for girls in Mandera County. No girl should miss a single school day due to lack of sanitary products.

Support the campaign via M-Pesa:
✅ Paybill: 247 247
✅ Account: 08090

If your organisation would like to partner with us, make a bulk contribution, or amplify this campaign, please reach out via DM or email.

Every share, every donation, and every conversation brings us closer to a

Thank you for standing with us and with the girls of Mandera.

28/05/2026

We showed up for the girls🩷

This , our campaign becomes more than an event, it becomes a collective stand for dignity, education, and equal opportunity for girls in Mandera County.

Every step taken, every dance move shared, and every voice raised is in support of girls who continue to miss school simply because they cannot access sanitary products.

But the movement does not end here.

You can still be part of the change by donating a sanitary kit today:

📲 Paybill: 247 247
🔢 Account Number: 08090

No girl should ever have to choose between managing her period and accessing her education. Together, we can help create a period-friendly future where every girl learns with confidence and dignity.

from Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPADMay this blessed occasion bring peace to every home, healing to...
26/05/2026

from Nomadic Assistance for Peace and Development-NAPAD

May this blessed occasion bring peace to every home, healing to communities affected by hardship, and renewed hope for a more just and prosperous tomorrow.

At NAPAD, we remain committed to promoting sustainable peace and development among vulnerable communities across the Horn of Africa through inclusive and sustainable development initiatives that restore dignity, strengthen resilience, and create hope for the future.

Eid Mubarak from all of us at NAPAD. 🌙✨

And just like that, we did it. 🙏🏾💜Thank you to every single person who showed up, sweated it out, donated, and shared. Y...
26/05/2026

And just like that, we did it. 🙏🏾💜

Thank you to every single person who showed up, sweated it out, donated, and shared. You made the Pad Drive real and learners in Mandera will feel your impact this month.

This isn't the end. It's a beginning.

Donations are still open 👇
💳 Paybill No: 247 247 | Acc No: 08090

Because period poverty doesn't take a break and neither do we.

Refugee Council Kenya Programme

22/05/2026

1 DAY TO GO! 🔥

The countdown is almost over!
Tomorrow, we come together to MOVE WITH PURPOSE and help wipe out period poverty for vulnerable girls in Mandera, County who don’t have access to menstrual hygiene products.🩸✨

Every step, every donation, and every voice matters.
Ksh. 1,000 can provide sanitary pads for 1 girl for 6 months. 💕

📍 Decathlon, The Hub Karen
🗓 Saturday, 7th June 2025
⏰ 8:00AM – 12:00PM

Come ready for:
🏃 Fitness
🎶 Fun
🤝 Community
💖 Impact

Let’s show up for dignity, education, and opportunity for girls everywhere.

To donate:
Paybill: 247247
Account: 08090

21/05/2026

Imagine missing school just because of your period. Yeah… not okay!

A sanitary kit might seem small, but to a girl in Mandera, it can mean staying in school, showing up confidently, and chasing her dreams.

So on May 23rd, we’re pulling up, working out, and showing out for the girls 💪✨

📍 Decathlon, The Hub Karen
⏰ 8AM – 12PM
🎟️ Kes. 1, 000
Can’t make it? You can still support the pad drive 💜
Paybill: 247247
Acc: 08090

Together for a 🌻💪

20/05/2026

Imagine missing school just because of your period. Yeah… not okay!

A sanitary kit might seem small, but to a girl in Mandera, it can mean staying in school, showing up confidently, and chasing her dreams.

So on May 23rd, we’re pulling up, working out, and showing out for the girls 💪✨

📍 Decathlon, The Hub Karen
⏰ 8AM – 12PM
🎟️ Kes. 1, 000
Can’t make it? You can still support the pad drive 💜
Paybill: 247247
Acc: 08090

Together for a friendlyWorld

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