Advocate for Change
About project
The PURPLE Project, Peaceful Understanding and Reconciliation for Pastoralist Livelihood Enhancement) led by Wako Gutu Foundation (WGF) and partnered in partnership with Partnership for Pastoral Development Association (PAPDA), Afar Pastoralist Development Association (APDA), Global Women Empowerment Development – Ethiopia (GWEDE) and Rift Valley Initiative for Rural Advancement (RIRA), has been underway since August 1, 2023. This two-year initiative operates in the border districts of Oromia, Afar, and Somali regions
Project Components
We focus on key areas to create meaningful and lasting impact with our partners.
Advocacy
Advocating for improved policies and new peace-building strategies among pastoral communities.
Community Resilience Building
Enhancing local disaster committees to prevent drought-induced conflicts.
Local Capacity Building
Strengthening local community knowledge and capacity on peace and conflict to promote peaceful coexistence.
Our Success Stories
Transforming lives and communities through our work.
Interregional Peace through Sports.
Interregional Youth Integration for Lasting Peace through Cross-Border Sports in Peacebuilding
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Restoring Trust through Peacebuilding
Conflict and mistrust have long strained relations between Somali and Oromo pastoralist communities
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A Decrease in Conflict along the Afar–Oromo Border
Trust is being rebuilt, lives have been saved, and pastoralist families now move more freely in search of grazing without fear of constant attacks.
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Empowering Women through Economic Business Groups
The PURPLE Phase II Project, revitalized communities by focusing on womens economic empowerment.
Read MoreHow You Can Support Us
Join our mission to create a lasting impact. There are many ways to get involved.
Donate
Help us to scale our local peace building and social reconcilation.
Spread awareness
Share our story to amplify the voices of pastoralist communities.
Partner with Us
Collaborate on local peace building and social reconcilation
Volunteer
Dedicate your time and skills to help with our on-the-ground projects.
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