Africa for Rural Development (ARD)
Community health and nutrition support in south-central Somalia
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Founded in 2013 in Mogadishu by local intellectuals and diaspora members, Africa for Rural Development works with vulnerable communities, including internally displaced people, across south-central Somalia. It provides nutrition programs alongside primary healthcare, education, livelihood and WASH support, with a documented presence in the Middle Shabelle region.
To improve the health, nutrition and livelihoods of vulnerable and displaced communities across south-central Somalia.
Africa for Rural Development (ARD) is a Somali national NGO founded in 2013 in Mogadishu by local intellectuals and diaspora members. It delivers humanitarian aid and sustainable livelihood, primary healthcare, education, nutrition and WASH programs to vulnerable communities including IDPs …
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Somalia
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- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any health 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Somalia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Africa for Rural Development (ARD) is listed in Somalia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Africa for Rural Development (ARD) is listed in Somalia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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#19 of 85 health charities in Somalia on integrity score
33/100 puts it in the top 22% of the cohort, tied with 18 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar health charities in Somalia.
Cause areas in Somalia
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Frequently asked questions about Africa for Rural Development (ARD)
Africa for Rural Development (ARD) is a health nonprofit in Somalia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 33/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Founded in 2013 in Mogadishu by local intellectuals and diaspora members, Africa for Rural Development works with vulnerable communities, including internally displaced people, across south-central Somalia. It provides nutrition programs alongside primary healthcare, education, livelihood and WASH support, with a documented presence in the Middle Shabelle region. Africa for Rural Development (ARD) is a health organization based in Somalia. The organization was founded in 2013.
Africa for Rural Development (ARD) is based in Middle Shabelle, Somalia. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
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Quick facts about Africa for Rural Development (ARD)
- What is Africa for Rural Development (ARD)?
- Africa for Rural Development (ARD) is a health national ngo, Somalia. Founded in 2013 in Mogadishu by local intellectuals and diaspora members, Africa for Rural Development works with vulnerable communities, including internally displaced people, across south-central Somalia. It provides nutrition programs alongside primary healthcare, education, livelihood and WASH support, with a documented presence in the Middle Shabelle region.
- When was Africa for Rural Development (ARD) founded?
- Africa for Rural Development (ARD) was founded in 2013.
- Where is Africa for Rural Development (ARD) located?
- Headquartered in Middle Shabelle, Somalia.
- Is Africa for Rural Development (ARD) trustworthy?
- Africa for Rural Development (ARD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 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 Africa for Rural Development (ARD)'s website?
- https://africaruraldevelopment.so/
- Are donations to Africa for Rural Development (ARD) 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.