Who we are
We Are United in Our Dedication to Pastoralists's Rights
Who We Are
Background
Alchiisoo Pastoralist Up (APU) is a non-sectarian, non- profit indigenous NGO established the 13th of January 2022, for the pastoral development and reducing the vulnerability of the communities to climate change in reach area. It was legally registered as a local organization in accordance with the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No.1113/2019 with Registry Number 6606.
Vision
APU aims to see inclusive, resilient, empowerment, productive, and sustainable pastoral development in Africa.
Our Approach
Achievements
Since it is inception, APU has been providing emergence response on life-Saving Humanitarian Support to the Drought-Affected Pastoralists Communities of Borana Zone and East Borana Zone.
- Emergency Relief support was provided to host communities, IDP and Students during drought.
- On WASH (water tank was donated for School & Community affected by drought).
- NFI (Plastic sheet & Water chemicals) was provided for communities affected by drought.
- Livestock Feed Assistance was provided.
- Proactive health response was provided to tackle outbreaks during drought / mass cholera campaign was conducted.
- Capacity building /training was provided for women representative on business skills, to foster women’s participation inmarket and its value chains.
- A total of 16,612 households and 91,946 people has reached by APU.
01.
— Our Mission
To accelerate pastoralist economic growth and minimize community’s vulnerability to climate change through:
- Protection of the pastoralist livelihood
- Improving the level of nutrition and food security
- Ensuring women empowerment
- pastoralist education and peace building
- Reducing disaster risks that hinder development in pastoralist area.
02.
— Our Vision
03.
— Our Story
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