About Us
Who we are, what we stand for, and how we work across the Horn of Africa.
Who We Are
The Horn of Africa Institute for Peace and Security (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.
What we stand for
Mission & Vision
Mission
To design and deliver practical, innovative, and evidence-based solutions that strengthen conflict prevention, security management, governance, and resilience across the region.
Vision
A peaceful, secure, and resilient Horn of Africa with strong institutions and empowered communities driving sustainable development.
What We Do
HOAIPS works through a results-driven pathway connecting analysis, capacity building, systems strengthening, policy engagement, and early action.
The Institute contributes directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals—particularly SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
HOAIPS complements and supports efforts by IGAD, the African Union, and UN agencies by delivering ground-level, innovative, and rapid-response interventions across the Horn of Africa.
How we work
Our Approach
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Analysis
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Capacity Building
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Systems Strengthening
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Policy Engagement
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Early Action