Committed to promoting sustainable peace and self-reliance
Born from crisis, built for peace. For over two decades WPDA has worked alongside communities and government across northern Kenya.
Every child deserves a classroom that inspires
We train teachers, equip early learning centres and remove barriers to girl-child education.
Peace is built together
Communities, elders, women, youth and leaders marked the International Day of Peace 2026 in Wajir town.
Children at the centre of our work
From school clubs to teacher colleges, we invest in the next generation of Wajir.
Citizens and leaders around one table
Civic education and accountability meetings help communities follow up on promises.
Marching together for peace
Partners and residents walked through Wajir town on 21 September 2026 under the banner of peace.
Young people carrying the message of peace
Youth take part in community peace events and help shape the future of Wajir.
Trust between communities and security forces
Police-community barazas and dialogue forums bring leaders and security officers to one table.
INSPIRED: strengthening education systems
Teacher training, coaching and learning materials that help more children learn.
Workshops that turn ideas into action
Facilitated sessions bring community members and county officials together to plan and follow up.
From conflict, a movement was born
In the early 1990s, Wajir County was consumed by clan conflict, banditry and displacement. A locally led peace movement emerged, first driven by women, then embraced by elders, religious leaders, youth and government officials.
WPDA grew from this experience. For over two decades we have worked across northern Kenya, expanding from peacebuilding to education, livelihoods, water security, climate resilience and stronger local systems.
What we do
Six thematic areas of impact.
Peacebuilding and conflict management
Grassroots conflict mitigation, Rapid Response Teams and the Al Fatah justice framework integrated with formal systems.
Gender equality and women's empowerment
The Women for Peace Network leads advocacy on SGBV, FGM prevention and women's representation in governance.
Climate resilience and environmental justice
Community-led natural resource management and climate-adaptive livelihoods across fragile ASAL ecosystems.
Livelihoods and economic empowerment
Financial literacy and market integration for youth, women-led enterprises and marginalised pastoral communities.
Good governance and advocacy
County institution capacity building, community policy influence and data-driven legislative frameworks.
Education and child protection
Reducing gender disparities in schools, strengthening ECE systems and removing barriers to girl-child education.
Results at a glance
Building peace. Strengthening communities. Transforming lives.
Marching for peace in Wajir on the International Day of Peace 2026.
Stories of change
International Day of Peace 2026
Partners and communities gathered in Wajir town on 21 September under the theme "Invest in peace for everyone, everywhere, every day".
Read the storyAmplifying youth voices through social media
Young people used recorded videos to ask leaders to answer for unfulfilled promises.
Read the storyBetter teachers, better classrooms
INSPIRED trained and coached teachers across 11 locations in Wajir.
Read the storyWhere we work
WPDA works in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, with most work in Wajir County. Select a country to read about our work there.
Partners and donors
FCDO / UK aidEuropean UnionWorld BankUN WomenDAILife & Peace InstituteForum CIVACTEducation Development TrustKeNHACounty Government of Wajir
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