YOUNG AFRICANS FOR PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT is a Non-profit making organization that operates in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. YAPAD was established in 2018 and registered in 2019 as a local organization in both Kenya and Ethiopia and currently in progress to register in Somalia. The organization was formed by young selfless and talented youths from all walks of life whose desire is to vision a better society and its peaceful coexistence. YAPAD has physical and functioning offices in Nairobi, Marsabit and Mandera in Kenya and other offices in Moyale and Jigjiga in Ethiopia..
To work closely with youths in the areas affecred by violence, poverty and radicalization to empower them as conflict mediators and community builders who become our local partners in pusrsuit of peace for sustainable development.
To spread te values of peace, dialogue, tolerance and inclusion to raise awareness of gloabl injustice around the world.
US- Embassy and Centre for Africa Volunteers
1. US- Embassy and Centre for Africa Volunteers (CAV) supported YAPAD to implement Youth on CVE and Peace forum
Kenya Pipeline Company & UN- HABITAT
Kenya Pipeline Company & UN- HABITAT supported Response to COVID-19 Pandemic project.
ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL FUDING YAPAD
Accept International funded YAPAD to facilitate in Mobile Phone skills, repairing and Life skills training for youths in Nairobi.
Kenya Wildlife Service
Kenya Wildlife Service supported Environmental Conservation- tree planting in Lulis-Mandera County.