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About Us

Introduction

The Africa Peace Initiative for Development (AfPID) is a non-governmental organization committed to promoting peace, strengthening social cohesion, and supporting sustainable development across Africa. AfPID addresses the root causes of conflict, displacement, and inequality by working at grassroots, community, and policy levels. Through peace education, mediation, empowerment, advocacy, and community recovery programs, AfPID seeks to build inclusive, resilient societies where people can live with dignity and justice.

1982 – We first started our work
1985 – Recognized by the AGDA
1995 – Grow to over 100 volunteers
2010 – Became part of Women’s Rights
2015 – Became a global volunteer


Mission
To prevent and transform conflict and to empower communities across Africa through education, mediation, advocacy, and community-led development initiatives that promote long-term peace and resilience.
Core Objectives (6 Main Pillars)
Conflict Prevention & Resolution: Facilitate dialogue, mediation, and community-based peace mechanisms that prevent escalation and resolve disputes peacefully.
Peace Education & Awareness: Mainstream peace values through schools, community programs, and media to nurture a culture of non-violence and tolerance.
Youth & Women Empowerment: Strengthen leadership, entrepreneurship, civic participation, and mediation skills among young people and women.
Community Development & Resilience: Support livelihoods, psychosocial healing, basic infrastructure, and disaster- and conflict-resilience in affected communities.
Advocacy & Policy Engagement: Engage with governments, regional bodies, and stakeholders to influence policy and promote peace-oriented frameworks and accountability.
Interfaith & Cross-Cultural Dialogue: Foster understanding and unity across ethnic, cultural, and religious divides to reduce tensions and build social cohesion.

Achievements

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