About Us - HORT | Research, Training and Consultancy

Our Impact

Transforming lives, restoring ecosystems, and strengthening systems across the Horn of Africa

At HORN for Research, Training and Consultancy (HORT), impact is not just measured in numbers — it is reflected in lives transformed, ecosystems restored, and systems strengthened. Our work across the Horn of Africa has empowered communities, improved livelihoods, and informed policies that drive sustainable, inclusive development.

Through strong partnerships with governments, NGOs, and international agencies, HORT continues to deliver research, training, and consultancy services that generate real-world change across diverse sectors.

Policy Influence

HORT's evidence-based research has informed national and regional policies, particularly in areas such as sustainable land management, agricultural productivity, and climate adaptation.

Key Achievement: Our endline evaluations and policy briefs have supported decision-makers in developing practical, data-driven strategies that improve governance and resource management.

Technology Adoption

We have enabled smallholder farmers and pastoralists to adopt innovative and sustainable technologies — including push-pull pest management, biocontrol methods, and desert locust control systems.

Community Benefit: Helping communities increase productivity while protecting their environment.

Livelihood Resilience

Through farmer field schools, vocational training, and business advisory programs, HORT has strengthened household economies and improved food security.

Inclusive Impact: These initiatives have particularly benefited women and youth, empowering them to start enterprises, generate income, and contribute to local development.

Capacity Strengthening

We have delivered targeted training programs for more than 600 National Youth Servicemen, Local Authorities, and community leaders across multiple sectors.

Training Focus: Agriculture, pesticide safety, environmental protection, and emergency response — improving institutional performance and increasing local ownership of development initiatives.

Gender and Inclusion

HORT integrates gender equality and social inclusion into every project. Our frameworks ensure that women, youth, and persons with disabilities are active participants and beneficiaries of interventions.

Equitable Outcomes: Helping to create equitable opportunities for all community members.

Climate and Environmental Impact

We have conducted environmental impact and climate adaptation assessments that have shaped climate-resilient programs across fragile ecosystems in the region.

Sustainable Approach: By promoting nature-based solutions and sustainable practices, HORT contributes to environmental protection and long-term community resilience.

Trained Professionals

Projects Completed

Lives Impacted

Core Impact Areas

Our Commitment

From empowering individuals to influencing policy at scale, HORT's impact reflects our unwavering dedication to quality, inclusion, and sustainability. Every project we undertake reinforces our mission — to transform evidence into action and build a more resilient, equitable, and prosperous Horn of Africa.

✓ Quality-Driven Approaches

✓ Inclusive Development

✓ Sustainable Impact

✓ Evidence-Based Solutions