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Peace for DevelopmentGrassroots peace & development

Peace for Development (PD) is a grassroots initiative based in Kakuma Refugee Camp and surrounding host communities, committed to fostering peace and sustainable development through community-driven approaches.

Community in Dadaab

Who We Are

About Peace for Development (PD)

Peace for Development (PD) is a grassroots initiative based in Kakuma Refugee Camp and surrounding host communities. Our mission is to empower youth and children, prevent violence and drug abuse, promote democratic values, and strengthen community reconciliation through inclusive, community-driven approaches.

PD organizes its work under five strategic pillars including youth empowerment, violence prevention, dialogue promotion, community mediation, and advocacy to improve living conditions. We prioritize locally-led, sustainable interventions that strengthen community resilience and social cohesion.

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Featured Research & Insights

Discover our latest community-led research driving policy change and empowering communities.

Core Programs

Short, high-impact programs led by our team — explore current initiatives and learn how to get involved.

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Impact by Numbers

Evidence of the change we’re creating across communities.

Our Partners & Networks

Collaborating with leading organizations to amplify our impact and drive meaningful change

Partner With Us to DriveLocal Impact

Join our community-driven initiatives in Dadaab. Whether you donate or volunteer, your contribution fuels research, empowers refugees, and builds sustainable solutions from the ground up.

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