Where we Work

Humanitarian Action for Peace and Development in Africa (HAPDA) operates across the Horn of Africa, with a strong presence in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia—regions characterized by diverse cultures, vibrant communities, and complex humanitarian and development challenges.

In Kenya, HAPDA maintains active offices in Nairobi, Garissa, Wajir, Lamu, Tana River, Kisii, Marsabit, Kakuma, and Mandera, enabling close engagement with both urban and rural populations. These offices facilitate direct implementation of projects that address local priorities such as food security, water and sanitation, peacebuilding, health, education, and resilience building. Our presence in Nairobi also serves as a strategic coordination hub for national and regional operations, partnerships, and technical support.

Across the border in Ethiopia, HAPDA has established operations in Moyale and Jigjiga, areas that face recurring droughts, cross-border conflicts, and displacement. Through these offices, HAPDA strengthens community resilience, promotes peaceful coexistence, and enhances access to basic services, working hand in hand with local administrations, community leaders, and partner organizations.

In Somalia, HAPDA’s office in Mogadishu anchors its peacebuilding, humanitarian response, and livelihood initiatives. Here, the organization collaborates with government agencies, local NGOs, and grassroots networks to promote recovery, strengthen governance, and empower vulnerable groups affected by prolonged instability.

HAPDA’s widespread presence across these regions ensures community-centered programming, rapid response capability, and strong coordination with government and development partners. This regional footprint allows HAPDA to effectively implement integrated, cross-border interventions that promote peace, stability, and sustainable development across the Horn of Africa.

Key focus areas

Cross-Border Engagement – Kenya and Ethiopia
HAPDA works along the Kenya–Ethiopia border, particularly in Turkana County (Kenya) and South Omo Zone (Ethiopia), including the Nyangatom and Dasenech districts. This area is home to pastoralist communities who share cultural ties and face similar challenges related to conflict, climate change, and limited access to essential services. Our interventions promote peace, social cohesion, and inclusive development in these shared ecosystems.

And the Specific District or Waraqa that is bordering Kenya is South Omo Zone, the Hamer Woreda (District) borders Turkana County in Kenya.

Other nearby districts that interact closely with Turkana communities include:

Dasenech (Daasanach) Woreda, which directly borders Ileret in Marsabit County and northwestern Turkana. It includes Nyangatom Woreda, which also shares a boundary with Turkana South and North.