Agro-Pastoral Charity Organization (APCO) was established in December 1998 just after the collapse of the Somali central government; it is one of the most successful and consistent community-based, non-profit, humanitarian and development NGO and APCO was registered as a community-based organization (CBO) in Somalia.
APCO operates in Galmudug, Southwest, Hirshabele and Banadir and Somalia at large and is involved in relief aid, rehabilitation and development programs in various sectors: Education, Health & Nutrition, Rural Development, Agriculture and livelihood and Governance (Peace, Human Rights, Gender Development, and Democracy and Psychosocial issues).
However, Agro-Pastoral Charity Organization (APCO) particularly targets the most vulnerable members of society mainly women and children, it focuses on issues of WASH, Health, Livelihood, Education, Skill Development, as well as other human rights issues such as Protection, HIV/AIDs, Gender with special focus on women and youth empowerment through civic education, skill development, intensive employment and income generation activities (IGA). Therefore, to achieve its intended interventions, APCO works directly with beneficiary communities at large to identify their needs and found appropriate solutions. In conclusion, APCO has extensive working experience, technical expertise, collaboration and credibility with beneficiary communities. It constantly promotes community participation in project planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation in order to improve the accountability, transparency and sustainability of its interventions.
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A developed and stable Somali community
Working togetherness for socio-economic development to target societies through strengthening their capacity and the implementation of the programs, humanitarian protection and interventions with a participatory approach to all levels of the community to defeat poverty, and ignorance and reach prosperity with stability and a protective environment.
•To save the human life of Somalis in humanitarian crises and emergencies triggered by natural and/or
•To contribute to the overall sustainable development of Somalia through local capacity building and infrastructure development and/or rehabilitation
•To undertake activities that promote and ensure environmental sustainability
•To Reduce health-related risks through undertaking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programs and implementing primary health -care.
•To contribute to the broader Sustainable development goals (SDGs) through collaborating with developing partners in implementing all-inclusive human development programmes
•To promote peace and assist in managing conflicts in Somalia while equipping Somalis with peace-building and conflicts resolution knowledge and tools
•To stimulate transparency and accountability in the Somali public sector and empower ordinary Somalis to demand accountability from their leaders
•To promote democratic dispensation and good governance in Somalia
•To equip Somalis with practical knowledge and skills critical for income generation and participation in the development of Somalia
•To build capacity for human rights advocacy among Somalis and promote the human rights of all including women, children and minority groups
•To empower the youth away from war, conflict and poverty
•To address and redress the issue of sexual and gender-based violence, illiteracy and discrimination of the minorities in Somalia.
a) Accountability: APCO observes internationally acceptable standards in reporting financial and operational results with unprecedented ethical standards and transparency
b) Innovation: Being creative and innovative in finding evidence-based solutions to challenges faced by communities we serve
c) Excellence: APCO follows international quality standards in the implementation of projects and ensures effectiveness and efficiency
d) Relationship: APCO’s culture is marked by frequent, even and constant communication and interaction among and between all stakeholders with the spontaneous special purpose of working in team(s) to find innovative solutions for challenges.
e) Professionalism: adds value to the challenges of redefining human security and peace-building by establishing a knowledge base of lessons that can be shared across class and gender divides.
f) Humility: in the course of work and respect for diverse views.
g) Promoting: transparency, openness, freedom of expression and social responsibility.
h) Empowerment: Equality of opportunity, and Feminist principles are integrated into the development and implementation of our programmes.
Among the agencies that APCO works with and maintains partnerships for community development support so far are:
UN agencies and its affiliates:
WFP, OCHA, FAO, UNSOM,
NGOs:
(FSN), (NCMI) SAHED, GlobalGiving, MDC, Among others
Line ministries:
Ministry of Health, Ministry of Water and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Women and Family Affairs, Ministry of Youth and Sports,
UN Clusters:
WASH Cluster, Nutrition & Health Cluster, Education Cluster/Sector, Food Security Cluster and Protection Cluster.
APCO is a member of:
At a local level, APCO is a member of SomaliNGOconsortum, Peace and Human Rights Network (PHRN), Somali Natural Resource Management Network (SNRM) and Somalia South / Central Aids Commission (SCAC)
APCO is a member of the Human Rights and Protection Group (HRPG) UPR task force.
Areas of Intervention
APCO aims to collaborate and provide assistance in all relevant sectors. Some of the key sectors focused by APCO include:
• Emergency relief, response and preparedness
• Food security and Livelihood support
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
• Health and Nutrition
• Education
• Protection and Safeguarding
• Peace Building and Good Governance
• Awareness i.e. Female Mutilation (FGM), HIV/AIDS Awareness
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