About

Our Overview

Horn of Africa Peace & Development Organization (HAPDO) is a local humanitarian and development non-governmental organization operating in conflict- and disaster-affected contexts across the Horn of Africa, with a primary focus on Somalia and surrounding regions. 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.

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Community Trust

Delivering principled, needs-based humanitarian assistance with strong community acceptance and accountability.

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Programmatic Areas

Active across peacebuilding, protection, health, education, livelihoods, and emergency response sectors.

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Accountability & Safeguarding

Fully aligned with international humanitarian standards, safeguarding policies, and ethical practices.

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Communities Reached

Supporting conflict- and disaster-affected populations across Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

Mission , Vision, Goal & Core Values

Core Values

Humanity, Neutrality & Impartiality, Accountability, Inclusion, and Integrity are at the heart of HAPDO’s operations. 

Vision

Peaceful, resilient, and inclusive communities across the Horn of Africa where all people live with dignity, safety, and equal opportunities for sustainable development.

Mission

To deliver principled humanitarian assistance and inclusive development programs that strengthen peace, protection, and self-reliance among conflict- and disaster-affected populations.

Strategic Objectives

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Promote peacebuilding and social cohesion in fragile and conflict-affected communities

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Enhance access to protection, essential services, and basic rights

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Prevent and respond to gender-based violence and protection risks

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Strengthen resilience and livelihoods to reduce vulnerability

Building Peace, Resilience, and Lasting Impact with HAPDO

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.