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HORN OF AFRICA PEACE & DIALOGUE INITIATIVE (HAPDI), UK
Independent • Neutral • Non-Political • Non-Religious
WHO WE ARE
The Horn of Africa Peace & Dialogue Initiative (HAPDI) is an independent, UK-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing peace, dialogue, justice, stability, and human dignity across the Greater Horn of Africa.
We operate with full neutrality—free from political, religious, or ideological influence. Our mission is grounded in the conviction that dialogue, reconciliation, and inclusive engagement are the most effective pathways to sustainable peace.
HAPDI unites researchers, mediators, community leaders, youth activists, policy specialists, and civil society partners to prevent and resolve conflicts, support healing, and build bridges between communities, nations, and generations.
WHAT WE DO
HAPDI facilitates peace dialogues, strengthens reconciliation and healing processes, produces evidence-based policy research, empowers youth and women peacebuilders, and leads global advocacy campaigns promoting nonviolence, dignity, and unity.
Key Program Areas
Community & Cross-Border Mediation
Trauma Healing and Reconciliation Forums
Peace Leadership and Mediation Training
Research, Policy Analysis & Regional Peace Indicators
Youth and Women Peace Empowerment Networks
Illegal Migration & Human Trafficking Awareness
Global “No-War” Advocacy and Peace Education Campaigns
Partnership Building with UK Institutions and Horn of Africa Communities
WHY THE NAME WORKS
Horn of Africa Peace & Dialogue Initiative (HAPDI) is:
Clear, authoritative, and mission-driven
Regionally specific and globally recognisable
Strong for diplomacy, mediation, and policy engagement
Effective for community outreach and international advocacy
Ideal for long-term institutional identity and partnerships
A. PEACE-FIRST NARRATIVE & CAMPAIGN SLOGANS
Primary Narrative
“Peace for all, war for none.”
Supporting Slogans
Make peace, not war.
War is psychotic; peace is patriotic.
Dialogue is strength. Violence is weakness.
We build bridges, not battlefields.
True victory is peace.
When peace wins, humanity wins.
Hope is stronger than fear.
A united Horn of Africa begins with dialogue.
These messaging pillars guide HAPDI’s branding, communication, and global peace education outreach.
B. VISION, MISSION & CORE VALUES
VISION
A peaceful, resilient Horn of Africa where dialogue replaces violence, communities heal, and nations cooperate for a shared and secure future.
MISSION
To promote nonviolent conflict resolution, healing, and inclusive dialogue by establishing safe spaces, advancing research, training peace leaders, and facilitating cross-border cooperation across the Greater Horn of Africa.
CORE VALUES
Neutrality
Independent, non-political, and non-religious in all operations.
Dialogue
Commitment to conversation, mediation, and peaceful solutions.
Human Dignity
Every person deserves respect, protection, and justice.
Accountability
Transparent, responsible, and ethical in all engagements.
Inclusion
Women, youth, elders, minorities, and affected communities at the center of peacebuilding.
Hope
Championing peace-driven transformation and long-term resilience.
C. STRATEGIC PILLARS & OBJECTIVES
- Peace Dialogue & Mediation
Facilitate community-based and cross-border dialogues
Train local mediators and peace facilitators
Strengthen early-warning and conflict-prevention systems
- Reconciliation & Social Healing
Trauma counseling and psychosocial support
Restorative justice and truth-telling spaces
Reintegration pathways for displaced families and ex-combatants
- Research, Policy & Strategic Analysis
Evidence-based policy briefings
Regional peace and conflict indicator development
Publication of an Annual Horn of Africa Peace Index
- Youth & Women Peace Leadership
Peace education curriculum and leadership academies
Youth dialogue labs and innovation hubs
Women’s mediation and empowerment networks
- Advocacy & Awareness Campaigns
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Global “No-War” awareness movements
Peace education partnerships with schools, universities, and civil society
Media and digital content promoting unity and nonviolence
D. FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC GOALS (2025–2030)
- Establish Operational Peace Centres Across the Region
Planned locations include:
Tigray (Ethiopia)
Somalia
Somaliland
Eritrea
South Sudan
Sudan
Djibouti
Kenya
Uganda
These centres will function as hubs for regional mediation, research, dialogue, and capacity-building.
- Train 10,000 Youth Peace Ambassadors
A new generation equipped with the mindset, skills, and values necessary to transform conflict into dialogue.
- Launch the Annual HAPDI Peace Dialogue Summit (UK)
A premier international gathering for diplomats, policymakers, community leaders, researchers, and activists dedicated to building peace in the Horn of Africa.
- Become the Leading Independent Voice in Regional Peace Analysis
HAPDI aims to be globally recognised for independent mediation, research excellence, and strategic insights into Horn of Africa peace and security.
- Build Strong Partnerships With
United Nations agencies
European Union and UK institutions
African Union (AU) and IGAD
Regional civil society organisations
Academic and research centres
International NGOs
Religious institutions
Community leaders across the Horn of Africa
These partnerships strengthen collective action for peace, stability, human rights, and inclusive development.
