Peaceful, resilient, and inclusive communities across the Horn of Africa where all people live with dignity, safety, and equal opportunities for sustainable development.
To deliver principled humanitarian assistance and inclusive development programs that strengthen peace, protection, and self-reliance among conflict- and disaster-affected populations.
Horn of Africa Peace & Development Organization (HAPDO) is a local humanitarian and development nongovernmental organization operating in conflict- and disaster-affected contexts across the Horn of Africa
About HAPDO
Horn of Africa Peace & Development Organization (HAPDO) is a locally rooted humanitarian and development NGO dedicated to supporting communities affected by conflict, displacement, and climate shocks across the Horn of Africa. Combining emergency response with long-term peacebuilding and resilience efforts, HAPDO delivers community-led, inclusive, and conflict-sensitive programs that protect dignity, strengthen social cohesion, and promote self-reliance. Guided by strong accountability, safeguarding, and humanitarian principles, HAPDO works alongside vulnerable populations to address immediate needs while laying the foundations for sustainable peace and development.
Community Trust
Delivering principled, needs-based humanitarian assistance with strong community acceptance and accountability.
Programmatic Areas
Active across peacebuilding, protection, health, education, livelihoods, and emergency response sectors.
Accountability & Safeguarding
Fully aligned with international humanitarian standards, safeguarding policies, and ethical practices.
Communities Reached
Supporting conflict- and disaster-affected populations across Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
Community Engagement
Adoption of renewable energy sources.
Water conservation techniques.
HAPDO integrates sustainability and community engagement at the core of its humanitarian and development work. The organization promotes climate-resilient practices, efficient use of natural resources, and community-led solutions to reduce vulnerability to environmental and climate shocks. Through active participation of local communities, women, and youth, HAPDO strengthens ownership, accountability, and long-term impact while supporting environmentally responsible and socially inclusive development.
Promote peacebuilding and social cohesion in fragile and conflict-affected communities
• Enhance access to protection, essential services, and basic rights
• Prevent and respond to gender-based violence and protection risks
Join hands with HAPDO to support conflict- and disaster-affected communities across the Horn of Africa. Through principled humanitarian action, inclusive development, and community-led solutions, we work together to protect dignity, strengthen resilience, and promote sustainable peace where it is needed most.
HAPDO was established to address urgent humanitarian needs while supporting long-term recovery, peacebuilding, and resilience for vulnerable communities affected by conflict, displacement, and climate-related shocks.
Design by Jafar Noyon
