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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
32/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Academy for Peace and Development

APD core activities have mainly focused in peace-building using Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology. The organization has brought together representatives from different sectors of society to identify priorities in the process of rebuilding Somaliland. The Academy has been instrumental in facilitating dialogue on issues such as peace building, state building human rights, democracy and good governance. APD is committed to promote democracy and consensus decision-making at the policy level by encouraging and supporting participation of citizens in the affairs of their lives. In this regard, the goal of the Academy is to empower Somaliland communities to adopt peaceful changes by providing a neutral venue to identify their issues and set priorities for response. The Academy is a centre for excellence …

Headquarters
Hargeisa
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 2 similar science & technology in Somalia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 32
Peer average: 31

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Academy for Peace and Development with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 92% of the 231 charities in Somalia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Somalia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Somalia data
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  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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Common questions

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Academy for Peace and Development is a science & technology nonprofit based in Hargeisa, Somalia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Academy for Peace and Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in Somalia is 31/100.

Academy for Peace and Development is located in Hargeisa, Somalia.

Academy for Peace and Development is classified as a Science & Technology organization, based in Somalia. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Academy for Peace and Development is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Somalia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

APD core activities have mainly focused in peace-building using Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology. The organization has brought together representatives from different sectors of society to identify priorities in the process of rebuilding Somaliland. The Academy has been instrumental in facilitating dialogue on issues such as peace building, state building human rights, democracy and good governance. APD is committed to promote democracy and consensus decision-making at the policy level by encouraging and supporting participation of citizens in the affairs of their lives. In this regard, the goal of the Academy is to empower Somaliland communities to adopt peaceful changes by providing a neutral venue to identify their issues and set... Academy for Peace and Development is a science & technology organization based in Somalia.

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Cause areas in Somalia

How many charities work in each area.

Health 93
Social Services 59
Advocacy & Civil Rights 43
Education 12
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Most common causes in Somalia

Causes charities work on most.

Human Rights 114
Hunger 92
Health 86
Water 71
Children 64
Women 62
Sanitation 61
Education 38
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Data sources

No verified sources recorded yet for this charity.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 20, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 3
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 8
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Academy for Peace and Development

What is Academy for Peace and Development?
Academy for Peace and Development is a science & technology non-governmental based in Hargeisa, Somalia. APD core activities have mainly focused in peace-building using Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology. The organization has brought together representatives from different sectors of society to identify priorities in the process of rebuilding Somaliland. The Academy has been instrumental in facilitating dialogue on issues such as peace building, state building human rights, democracy and good governance. APD is committed to promote democracy and consensus decision-making at the policy level by encouraging and supporting participation of citizens in the affairs of their lives. In this regard, the goal of the Academy is to empower Somaliland communities to adopt peaceful changes by providing a neutral venue to identify their issues and set priorities for response. The Academy is a centre for excellence and leadership dedicated to peace and state building and the achievement of a just and prosperous society in Somaliland through Research, Training, Dialogue, Documentation and Publication. | Acronym: APD
Where is Academy for Peace and Development located?
Headquartered in Hargeisa, Somalia.
Is Academy for Peace and Development trustworthy?
Academy for Peace and Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Academy for Peace and Development's website?
http://apd-somaliland.org
Are donations to Academy for Peace and Development tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Somalia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.