Every form of support — whether financial, practical, or relational — directly strengthens vulnerable communities across Kenya. Here is how you can stand with PETRAD AID.
Whether through donation, volunteering, or strategic partnership — your involvement directly supports communities in need.
Your financial contribution directly funds livelihood programmes, legal aid, emergency relief, water access, health outreach, education support, and peace building across Kenya's most vulnerable communities.
Join our team in the field — supporting community outreach, awareness campaigns, legal clinics, skills training, learning support, and programme coordination across Kenya.
Collaborate through programme partnerships, institutional funding, technical support, capacity building, research collaboration, and strategic alliance to expand community impact across Kenya.
Every act of involvement — whether a donation, a few hours of volunteer time, or a strategic partnership — has a direct, measurable effect on vulnerable communities.
Your support goes directly to programmes — not to overhead. Every contribution reaches the communities who need it most, from food relief to legal protection.
PETRAD AID operates under a MEAL framework — every programme is monitored, evaluated, and improved. Your support is tracked and reported with full transparency.
We don't just respond to crises — we build lasting resilience. Your support funds long-term economic inclusion, education, peace building, and community capacity.
Programmes are co-designed with communities. Your involvement supports an approach that respects local knowledge, builds local capacity, and centres community voices.
PETRAD AID has earned formal recognition and partnership from government bodies and institutions across Kenya.
The Republic of Kenya's Ministry of Water & Sanitation and Irrigation formally recognised PETRAD AID as an NGA providing services to vulnerable groups, and officially recommends PETRAD AID for any assistance in Water, Sanitation, and livelihood improvement work.
"The Ministry recognizes Petrad Aid efforts to assist vulnerable people in our society to achieve the desired transformation in Water and Sanitation and improve livelihood. Therefore, the Ministry recommends Petrad Aid for any assistance as long as they work within the given framework of the Regulations governing Non-Governmental Agencies in Kenya."
— Eng. SAO. Alima, for Principal Secretary, Ministry of Water & Sanitation and Irrigation (18th October 2019)
Nairobi City County formally recognised PETRAD AID as a committed NGO partner engaged in city-wide monthly clean-up programmes, contributing to environmental conservation across Nairobi.
"The institution has been partnering with Nairobi City County by engaging in the city wide monthly clean ups. They have been very committed and consistent towards this noble cause — therefore any assistance accorded to them in their endeavours both now and in the future would be highly appreciated."
— Mohamed Abdi, Ag. Chief Officer — Environment & Natural Resources, Nairobi City County (1st July 2019)
PETRAD AID signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education's Directorate of Adult and Continuing Education in Turkana County on 22nd May 2023, to jointly address the county's over 80% illiteracy rate through Adult Basic Education (ABE) programmes.
Under the MoU, PETRAD AID identifies high-illiteracy areas, provides teacher training logistics, supplies teaching and learning materials to ABE Centres, and conducts joint monitoring and evaluation. The MoU targets increasing teachers to 350 in the sub-county and promoting adult learners to National Examination level by 2027.
"The above mentioned parties have entered into an agreement to work together as partners in the area of education of youths, out of school children and adults."
— MoU Between PETRAD AID NGO and Adult and Continuing Education — Turkana, 22nd May 2023
PETRAD AID holds an official IEBC Certificate of Accreditation as a Voter Education Provider under the Elections Act, 2011 Section 40(2), authorised to operate in All Counties across Kenya. PETRAD AID actively collaborated with IEBC during the 2022 General Election and is building further collaboration ahead of 2027.
The Turkana County Government, through the Office of the Governor, formally confirmed PETRAD AID's registration and recommended the organisation for any assistance. The letter acknowledges PETRAD AID's WASH work in Kakuma, peace building across Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Ethiopia, and activities in Agriculture, Relief, Human Rights, and Energy/Water/Sanitation.
"Any assistance accorded to PETRAD AID will highly be appreciated by this office on behalf of the County Government of Turkana."
— Robert Loyelei, County Secretary / Head of County Public Service, Turkana County Government (18th September 2019)
The Kenya Forest Service, Ministry of Environment and Forestry Resources, recognised PETRAD AID as a champion of climate change response and environmental conservation in Turkana County. The Sub-County Forest Conservator formally recommended PETRAD AID for work on tree planting, greening economy, and natural resource sensitisation.
"PETRAD AID is all round researcher organization championing elements of climate change in Turkana County and outside globally… I am therefore recommending PETRAD AID organization for any opportuned assignment thereafter."
— John Ekunoit Eporon, Sub-County Forest Conservator, Turkana Magharibi — Kenya Forest Service
The Judiciary's Kakuma Court Community Users Committee (CUC), covering Turkana West and Lokichogio Sub Counties, formally recognised PETRAD AID as a trusted partner in access to justice, gender equality, and community rights education. The Senior Principal Magistrate highly recommends PETRAD AID for future engagements.
"PETRAD Aid has played crucial and significant roles in addressing social ills of gender inequality and discrimination experienced by women and children within Turkana community… We do highly recommend PETRAD Aid for future engagements as they are an organization that can be trusted."
— Hon. C.A. Mayamba HSC, Senior Principal Magistrate, Chair Kakuma CUC (6th November 2023)
KENSLAW Associates Advocates, a leading Kenyan law firm, formally recognised PETRAD AID as a strong partner in human rights championing and advocacy. The firm worked with PETRAD AID for six years (2018–2023) on human rights programmes, retainer law services, pro bono services, and alternative justice systems.
"PETRAD AID in our experience is diligent in its work ethics and is of high integrity. It is also well renowned in Kenya for its dedication in serving ultra-poor people in society… We can verify with full confidence that PETRAD AID is one of the best in all times."
— Irene Mbito, Social Justice Partner — KENSLAW Associates Advocates (11th September 2023)
PETRAD AID has received formal written endorsement from Government of Kenya institutions, affirming our integrity, mandate, and community impact.
PETRAD AID believes that lasting community transformation requires collective action. We actively seek partnerships with individuals, organizations, faith communities, businesses, and institutions that share our commitment to dignity, justice, and inclusive development.
Through community engagement, advocacy, partnerships, and evidence-based programming, PETRAD AID continues to expand its role as a locally rooted organization with a broad humanitarian and development outlook.
We welcome passionate individuals who want to contribute their skills, time, and energy to transform communities across Kenya.
PETRAD AID is committed to transparency and fair opportunity. We regularly procure goods and services through open tender and recruit passionate individuals to join our team.
PETRAD AID procures goods and services in support of our humanitarian and development programmes. All tenders are conducted transparently and in accordance with applicable regulations.
To receive tender notices or express interest in supplying goods or services to PETRAD AID, contact us at info@petradaid.net or call +254 728 364 009.
Join a dedicated team working to transform lives across Kenya. PETRAD AID recruits qualified and passionate individuals for field, programme, and administrative roles.
Current vacancies are advertised on our social media channels and distributed to our partner networks. To register your interest or submit an unsolicited application, email your CV and cover letter to info@petradaid.net with the subject line "Job Application".
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. PETRAD AID does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment.
PETRAD AID engages contract staff to support specific programmes, projects, and time-bound deliverables. Contract roles are ideal for skilled professionals seeking meaningful short-to-medium term placements in the humanitarian and development sector.
Contract staff are engaged on fixed-term agreements to deliver specific project outputs. Contracts typically range from 3 to 12 months and may be renewed based on performance and programme needs.
All contract staff must uphold PETRAD AID's code of conduct, PSEA policy, and safeguarding standards.
Contract positions are advertised on our social media and partner networks when available. You may also submit an expression of interest at any time.
PETRAD AID does not charge any fees at any stage of the engagement process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PETRAD AID welcomes international professionals who bring specialised expertise to support our mission. Expatriate placements are used where specific technical skills are not locally available and contribute to knowledge transfer and capacity building.
Expatriate professionals are placed in technical advisory, senior programme, and specialised field roles. All placements include a structured knowledge transfer component to build local capacity.
Interested international professionals are encouraged to submit an expression of interest at any time. We maintain a roster of vetted candidates for deployment when relevant opportunities arise.
PETRAD AID is an equal opportunity organisation. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. No recruitment fees are charged at any stage.
"Transformation is not something we do alone. It is something we build together — with every partner, every donor, every volunteer who chooses to stand with communities in need."