About Us

Who We Are

Founded in 1994, APT brings together a group of young volunteer artists committed to utilizing their talents and skills in drama and theatre in fashioning a story of peace with communities. Amani Peoples Theatre (APT) is an initiative of African artiste- peace builders. APT employs an interactive multi-arts approach in its peace building and conflict transformation training. The theatre for peace process integrates education, entertainment and research in exploring context specific conflict issues and enhancing the search for creative non-violent responses to conflict.

Vision:

APT envisions a peaceful, developed, and egalitarian society that safeguards cultural heritage and upholds human dignity.

Mission:

APT seeks to enhance the space and skills for communities to respond to conflict, environment; cultural heritage, and development issues in creative ways that re- affirm the sanctity of human life.

OPPORTUNITIES

Amani Peoples Theatre offers opportunities for mature adults to experience the work that they do with different communities in Kenya.


Our Core Values


  • Respect and promotion of Indigenous African knowledge of the arts, human rights, conflict, environment, and peace.
  • Respect and promotion of Indigenous African knowledge of environmental and wildlife conservation.
  • Respect, promotion, and safeguarding of African cultural heritage.
  • Upholding the sanctity of human life.
  • Open to new ideas and willingness to share.
  • Nonpartisan approach to work.
  • Belief in the uniqueness and potential of each person in the society.

  • Key Moments: 1994 - 2024


  • In 1994 APT founded and hosted by the People for Peace
  • In 2004 APT celebrates 10 year anniversary
  • In 2014 APT celebrates 20 year anniversary
  • In 2024 APT celebrates 30 year anniversary

  • Who We Work With


    • APT mainly works with grassroots communities in both rural and urban Kenya.
    • In this regard, APT works with people in difficult circumstances. These are; women, men and children.
    • APT works with special populations (people with disabilities).
    • APT works with displaced populations (refugees and IDPs).
    • APT works with schools, universities, NGOs, CBOs, Youth and Women Groups, UN and government agencies among others.
    • APT is a member of 12 networks and 24 Working Groups across 7 counties in Kenya.
    • The Networks and Working Groups work to enhance and promote participation in peace building, conflict transformation and democratic governance at the county level.
    • The networks work to build synergies between NGOs, CBOs, Youth and Women Groups, County and National Governments on Peace Building, Conflict Transformation and    Democratic Governance.
    • In this strategic period APT will primarily currently focus its interventions in 7 counties across Kenya.
    • These are Nairobi; Kisumu;Nandi; Kericho; Marsabit; Kwale,Mombasa counties and Laisamis Sub-County
    • We help develop the capacity of communities, CBOs and other organisations and that we work with.
    • We advocate for children and youth, women and men living in difficult circumstances and People Living With Disabilities(PLWD).
    • These circumstances are as a result of ethnic and political conflicts, poverty, marginalization, unemployment among other social factors.
    • We partner and work with organisations and groups in 7counties across Kenya.
    • We collaborate with organisations that have similar focus areas
    • Together with communities, we work to develop radio and TV programmes and social media campaigns that amplify the community voices while at the same time disseminating      key messages that inform, educate and entertain.