Horn of Africa Institute for Peace and Security (HOAIPS)
Bridging Analysis and Action for Sustainable Peace in the Horn of Africa
Who We Are
HOAIPS is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan regional institute dedicated to advancing peace, security, and resilience across the Horn of Africa.
As a “think-and-do” institution, HOAIPS bridges the gap between analysis and action—transforming knowledge, policy, and research into practical and scalable solutions. The Institute delivers locally grounded, regionally coordinated, and operationally relevant interventions in one of the world’s most complex and fragile environments.
Our Impact
800+
Professionals Trained
250+
Experts Engaged
850+
Network Members
370+
Volunteers
What We Do
Conflict Prevention
Strengthening early warning and prevention systems across the region.
Peacebuilding and Mediation
Supporting dialogue, mediation, and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
Risk Management
Enhancing operational readiness and duty of care in high-risk environments.
Climate Security
Managing climate-related risks and conflict-sensitive adaptation.
Governance and Institutions
Strengthening institutions and inclusive governance approaches.
Crisis Response
Crisis preparedness, planning, and rapid-response support.
Policy Research
Evidence-based analysis to inform regional and international decision-making.
Digital Peacebuilding
Addressing misinformation and building digital resilience.
Programme
Conflict Prevention and Early Warning
Strengthening early warning systems and local mediation mechanisms to prevent conflict.
Digital Peacebuilding and Information Integrity
Addressing misinformation and promoting digital resilience through innovation and training.
Climate Security and Resilience
Managing climate-related risks and supporting conflict-sensitive adaptation strategies.
Safety, Security, and Risk Management
Enhancing operational readiness and duty of care in high-risk environments.
Crisis Preparedness and Policy Support
Supporting institutions with planning, scenario analysis, and evidence-based policy.
Peace Economy and Inclusive Governance
Promoting inclusive systems and economic opportunities to reduce conflict drivers.
