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Relief • Basic services • Livelihoods
Supporting dignity, resilience and sustainable development in Somalia
ARDO is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-partisan organization supporting vulnerable communities through relief and community-centred development.
Community-centred action
Working with communities, partners and humanitarian actors to address urgent needs and build resilience.
About ARDO
Relief that protects lives. Development that strengthens communities.
ARDO was established to assist vulnerable communities, alleviate suffering, hunger and poverty, and transform lives through sustainable and integrated community development.
- Emergency relief and food security support.
- Clean water, sanitation and hygiene programmes.
- Livelihoods, agriculture and community capacity building.
- Health, nutrition, peace, protection and human rights advocacy.
Vision and mission
A future with dignity, opportunity and essential services for all
Our vision
Communities with improved livelihoods, access to clean water and sanitation, greater peace and social justice, and the socio-economic independence to live free from chronic reliance on humanitarian aid.
Our mission
To promote food aid, livelihoods, water and sanitation, community health, peace and justice through appropriate programmes, cash-for-work interventions and community participation.
Programme areas
Integrated support for urgent needs and lasting resilience
ARDO’s programme portfolio combines humanitarian response, essential services, protection and long-term community development.
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Food Aid & Security
Food support, nutrition and household food-security initiatives.
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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Clean water, rain harvesting, sanitation and hygiene promotion.
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Livelihoods & Agriculture
Resilient livelihoods, agriculture and productive household systems.
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Health & Nutrition
Community health, nutrition and disease-prevention programmes.
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Education & Capacity
Education, training and local organizational capacity building.
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Peace & Protection
Peace building, child advocacy, human rights and gender protection.
Core values
How ARDO approaches its work
ARDO’s profile identifies six principles that guide relationships with communities, staff, donors and stakeholders.
Respect
Affirming dignity, potential and participation.
Integrity
Acting honestly and accepting responsibility.
Commitment
Working together to save lives and build viability.
Excellence
Pursuing high standards of performance.
Accountability
Transparent systems and zero tolerance for fraud.
Credibility
Building trust through reliable and ethical service.
ARDO documents
Read the organizational profile
Download the full profile or open the one-page background, vision and mission summary.
News and updates
Latest from ARDO
Partnerships
Work with ARDO to support vulnerable communities
Contact the organization about humanitarian coordination, project partnerships, programme support or community initiatives.