Our History
SIKOM PeaceNetwork for Development is a non-governmental organization duly registered with the relevant government authority in Kenya. SIKOM was first established as a community self-help group in the year 2001 by a group of reformed warriors and local university students who saw the need to open up a new chapter in conflict prone and development deficient border areas of Pokot districts in Kenya and Uganda. The organization was officially registered as a national NGO in the year 2006 under section 10 of the Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Act, Office of the President, Kenya. “SIKOM” is a Pokot word, which means coming together for a positive course. SIKOM has a functional governing body in Kapenguria town, West Pokot County and implements its programs in North rift region of Kenya particularly in West Pokot County and in the border regions of Turkana, Baringo and Elgeiyo Marakwet. Sikom also extends its programs along the Kenya-Uganda international border referred to as the Lower Karamoja Cluster.
In addressing problems afflicting pastoralist communities in the North rift region and the lower Karamoja Cluster, Sikom designs and implements programs that are specific to the key thematic areas of: Peace and Governance, Climate Action, Health and Nutrition, Gender Mainstreaming and Education Advocacy. Our programs design and implementation are informed by our strategy of operation that include research, effective planning, capacity building and advocacy.
Our programs
- Climate change adaptation.
- Resilient livelihoods.
- Education.
- Peace building and governance.
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In our work, we remain non-sectarian and apolitical. We respect strict political and religious impartiality and operates according to principles of non-discrimination and transparency. We also fully adhere to Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS) content goes here.
Our Vision
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Our Objectives:
- To build pastoralist resilience to climate change shocks through utilization of community led solutions.
- To eradicate poverty through education and sustainable development.
- To strengthen peaceful co-existence and cohesion of pastoralist communities and to enhance their participation in local governance.
- To empower pastoralists to be fully informed, self-reliant and in control of their welfare and productive activities in line with global trends.
Our Core Values
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Empowerment:
Sikom Peace strongly believes that authentic sustainable development can only result from genuinely giving people power, wealth and capacity, hence the conscious choice to gain control over our lives. -
Transparency:
Sikom Peace will keep all transactions above board. We make decisions through consultation. -
Accountability:
Sikom Peace believes in taking responsibility of our actions and being open in the area of our work. We are accountable to ourselves, our members, our government and donors, and other partners. -
Equity and Fairness:
Sikom Peace believes in sharing resources based on the need and availability in a just way and treating community members, partners and collaborators with fairness and dignity. -
Commitment and Teamwork:
Sikom Peace believes in selfless service and passionate commitment in our work towards the betterment of the community, partners and collaborators.
