RAPID empowers communities to control and manage their natural resources
Our programs revolve around drought mitigation and strengthening the capacities of local people, communities and Community Based Organizations to enable them effectively manage and prepare for rehabilitation and development
Our Vision
We intend to improve the livelihoods of pastoralist communities in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS) for sustainable managing of their natural resources.
Mission statement
To serve the most vulnerable pastoralist communities living in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALS) for better livilihood systems and encourage sustainable use of natural resources.
Our goal
Promote conditions of sustainable human development through program implementation and service delivery, economic opportunities and livelihood diversification and integrated risk management (IRM).
Emergency Response to drought and conflict displaced population.
Our major focus is on Drought and Conflict affected IDPs in the below somali and Oromia regions.
- Dollo-Ado IDP.
- Goradolla IDP.
These programes and funded and supported by Pastoralist Concern (PC)

Ramadhan (Iftar) Food distribution to
We do Food distribution to 175 vulnerable households in Karsamale IDPs of Boreana zone of Oromia region.The program focuses on Drought and Conflict affected I DPs
The program is funded by Mercy-USA

Qurbani Animal slaughter
In the spirit of compassion and solidarity, we undertake a meaningful initiative to provide Qurbani animal slaughter for 844 vulnerable households residing in the Harkallo Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) community, situated in the Goradolla Woreda. Our primary focus is on those who have endured the dual hardships of drought and conflict, offering them a moment of respite and connection during this sacred occasion

Emergency water trucking intervention
In the arid landscapes of conflict and drought-affected regions, a lifeline is desperately needed. We launch an urgent initiative, an Emergency Water Trucking Intervention, designed to address the pressing water needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have borne the dual brunt of drought and conflict. This project places water at the heart of our mission, recognizing it as a fundamental human right and a crucial element for survival.
