Peacebuilding
Dialogue forums ease tension in Elwak
Community-led mediation is helping neighbouring groups resolve longstanding disputes peacefully.
Mandera County, Kenya
Protecting communities.
Building peace.
Driving development.
PPDI is a community-based organization working alongside the people of Mandera County to protect the vulnerable, mediate conflict, and build resilient, self-reliant communities.
10
Areas of intervention, from child protection to climate resilience
4
Locations served — Mandera Town, Elwak, Rhamu, and Lafey
CBO
Registered, non-profit, non-political, non-partisan status
100%
Grassroots-led, community-driven design and delivery
Who we are
Rooted in community. Built for the long term.
Protection, Peace and Development Initiative (PPDI) was founded by community members in Mandera County who saw a need for collective action on the social, economic, environmental, and humanitarian challenges facing their own neighbourhoods.
We are independent, non-partisan, and led from the ground up — guided by transparency, accountability, and the belief that lasting change comes from communities themselves.
Read our full story →"A safe, peaceful, resilient, and prosperous community where every person is protected, empowered, and thriving."
Integrity
Honesty and accountability in everything we do.
Compassion
Serving people with empathy and dignity.
Justice
Equal rights and fair opportunity for all.
Collaboration
Strong partnerships across every sector.
Empowerment
Helping people lead their own development.
Innovation
Local, creative solutions to real problems.
What we do
Ten programs.
One mission.
Every program below is designed and delivered with the communities it serves — scroll to explore the full breadth of our work.
01
Protection
Safeguarding women, children, and displaced persons from violence, abuse, and exploitation.
02
Peacebuilding & Cohesion
Mediating conflict and strengthening coexistence between diverse communities.
03
Resilience Building
Helping communities withstand and recover from drought, conflict, and crisis.
04
Climate & Environment
Promoting climate adaptation, reforestation, and sustainable resource management.
05
Livelihoods & Economy
Building incomes through skills training, savings groups, and entrepreneurship.
06
Education & Youth
Keeping learners in school and equipping young people with skills for the future.
07
Technology & Innovation
Using digital tools to expand access, engagement, and local problem-solving.
08
Health & WASH
Improving maternal health, nutrition, and access to clean water and sanitation.
09
Human Rights & Advocacy
Advancing civic participation, gender equality, and accountable governance.
10
Humanitarian Response
Delivering emergency relief, cash assistance, and recovery support when crisis strikes.
Scroll to see all 10 programs
Our work in focus
Stories from the communities we serve
Resilience
Savings groups build a buffer against drought
Village Savings and Loan Associations are helping households absorb shocks and plan ahead.
Education
Keeping girls in school in Rhamu
Scholarships and mentorship are reducing dropout rates among vulnerable learners.
Our partners
Working alongside those who share our mission
From government institutions to UN agencies, PPDI's work is made possible through partnership.
Join us in building safer, stronger communities.
Whether you want to become a member, partner with us, or support our work directly — there's a place for you in PPDI's mission.