About PENHA
PENHA has been involved in action-oriented research related to pastoral and agro-pastoral development throughout the Horn of Africa. We have an established track record in the field of pastoral research, project implementation, gender studies and policy advocacy among pastoral peoples throughout the Horn region (including Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda) and through its Development Education and Youth Programme in the UK.
What we do
We tackle issues from climate change to conflict prevention, guided by our research.
We empower pastoralist communities and their institutions to play a full role in their own development.
We research ways to mitigate the effect climate change has on food security and livelihoods
We collaborate with organisations to deliver training, conduct research and run workshops to address resource based conflict
We work with partners to empower women and help change attitudes to women’s participation in the economy and public life
We deliver workshops in animal husbandry and agriculture to help people build sustainable livelihoods
We engage youth both in the Horn of Africa and the UK to enhance our work
We ensure communities are able access to vital resources to enable them to grow
and more…
Dr. Zeremariam Fre
Founding Director and Trustee, PENHA
Winner of the Desmond Tutu Reconciliation Fellowship 2018
Winner of the Desmond Tutu Reconciliation Fellowship 2018
Dr Zeremariam Fre was awarded the prestigious 2018 Desmond Tutu Reconciliation Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding work supporting marginalised pastoral communities across the Horn of Africa.
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Our partners
PENHA works with local and international partners
We believe in strong, equitable and genuine partnerships, networking and engagement with regional and global organisations.
