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Together for a Dignified and Resilient Somalia

KRDO was founded to address the urgent humanitarian and development needs arising from prolonged conflict, droughts, and natural disasters. Initially established in Herardhere District, the organization expanded its operations and is now based in Mogadishu with field offices in multiple regions.

KRDO is committed to transparency, accountability, community participation, and humanitarian principles, ensuring effective and sustainable assistance to affected populations.

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Our mission

To initiate and implement, together with local communities, programs and interventions that empower people to participate in decision-making and seek sustainable solutions to poverty, conflict, vulnerability, and social challenges.

Our vision

Resilient, empowered, and self-reliant Somali communities living with dignity, peace, and sustainable livelihoods.

Core values

Equality

Respect for all regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity

Honesty & Transparency

Ethical and open operations

Integrity

Strong code of conduct for all staff and partners

Effectiveness

Professional expertise and results-driven action

Commitment

Service delivery in accessible and hard-to-reach areas

Accountability

Responsibility to donors, communities, and beneficiaries

  • Strengthen community development structures

  • Promote healing, rehabilitation, and social cohesion

  • Enhance socio-economic capacities of individuals and institutions

  • Promote gender equity, child protection, and human rights

  • Improve access to education and skills development

  • Strengthen governance and institutional capacity

  • Community-driven program design

  • Needs-based assessments and evidence-based planning

  • Strong monitoring, evaluation, and accountability systems

  • Partnership with UN agencies, INGOs, government ministries, and CBOs

  • Qualified professional staff across sectors

  • Strong Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) systems

  • Financial management frameworks and audits

  • Warehousing, logistics, and supply chain capacity

  • Communication systems (mobile, internet, HF/VHF radios)

KRDO is governed by an independent Board of Directors that provides strategic oversight, accountability, and guidance to ensure alignment with the organization’s mission and humanitarian principles.

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