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About TADO

Empowering Somali communities.

Trust Aid and Development Organization is a non-governmental, non-political and non-profit organization established in 2014 to support relief, recovery, rehabilitation and development across Somalia.

MogadishuHead office
6+Operational regions
InclusiveCommunity-led approach
Who We Are

Experienced teams working close to communities.

TADO is headquartered in Mogadishu with sub-offices across Hirshabelle, Southwest, Galmudug, Jubbaland, Puntland and Somaliland. The organization was founded by experienced professionals and community development experts committed to inclusive, sustainable and evidence-based interventions.

Operational Presence

HQ in Mogadishu with regional reach.

TADO is headquartered in Mogadishu, Somalia, with operational engagement across Hirshabelle, Southwest, Galmudug, Jubbaland, Puntland and Somaliland.

Map of Somalia regions
Vision

A peaceful and prosperous Somalia.

We envision a Somalia where all people live in dignity, equality and self-reliance within a just and inclusive society.

Mission

Strengthening resilience and wellbeing.

Our mission is to empower Somali communities socially and economically by promoting sustainable livelihoods, equitable access to basic services and inclusive participation in development processes.

Objectives

Focused priorities for community impact.

  1. Promote resilience, recovery and adaptive capacity to climate change and disasters.
  2. Increase access to quality health, nutrition, education and WASH services.
  3. Enhance protection and social inclusion for women, children, IDPs and marginalized groups.
  4. Support peacebuilding, social cohesion and good governance initiatives.
  5. Conduct research, assessments, baseline surveys and evaluations for evidence-based programming.
  6. Provide consultancy, project design, M&E and operational support to partners.
Accountability

How we build trust with communities and partners.

TADO strengthens trust through transparency, safeguarding, reporting and clear governance across its community-based work.

Community Feedback

We listen to communities and use feedback to improve delivery.

Safeguarding

We aim to protect dignity, safety and respect in every activity.

Monitoring & Reporting

We document activities, results and lessons for partner review.

Responsible Resources

We support careful planning, procurement and financial administration.

Our Values

Principles that guide delivery.

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Accountability

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Transparency

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Professionalism

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Equity & Inclusion

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Empowerment

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Innovation & Learning

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Humanity & Respect

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Partnership