Empowering pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities across South Omo Zone through sustainable development, partnerships, research and community-led initiatives.
Learn about our organization, development programs, strategic priorities, resources, partnerships and community impact initiatives.
ALPaDO is an indigenous, non-governmental civil society organization established in 2006 G.C by South Omo pastoralist elders and educated youngsters united to address socio-economic challenges affecting communities in Lower Omo Valley.
The organization originated from the Atowoykisl Ekisil Pastoralist Development Association (AEPDA) and continues to focus on sustainable development, resilience building and community empowerment.
Born to a pastoralist family in Kibbish Nyangatom near the Kenya-Ethiopia border, Abraham Bongosso understands deeply the realities facing pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities.
His professional interests include pastoral land use systems, indigenous knowledge, environmental governance, participatory research, resource management and pastoral livelihoods.
To achieve its vision and mission, ALPaDO implements strategic objectives that address critical gaps affecting pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities throughout South Omo Zone.
These objectives focus on resilience, livelihood improvement, institutional strengthening, education, health, natural resource management and community participation.
ALPaDO operates across multiple woredas in South Omo Zone, implementing projects that respond to local needs and development priorities.
The organization has achieved remarkable results through community development initiatives, partnerships and interventions that positively impact pastoralist livelihoods.