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Africa for Rural Development (ARD)

Community health and nutrition support in south-central Somalia

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33
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
33/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Africa for Rural Development (ARD)

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Middle Shabelle
Foundation type
National NGO
Operating in
Somalia

Mission

To improve the health, nutrition and livelihoods of vulnerable and displaced communities across south-central Somalia.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Hunger Health
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Operating countries (1)
Somalia

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

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 …

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 across south-central Somalia.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Somalia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 33
Peer average: 39

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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Africa for Rural Development (ARD) has a partial profile.

  • It is one of the better-documented charities in Somalia GiveRadar currently 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 92% of similar organizations, with a verified website and email on record. See national comparisons
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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.

Africa for Rural Development (ARD) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('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 health charities in Somalia is 39/100.

Africa for Rural Development (ARD) is based in Middle Shabelle, Somalia. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Africa for Rural Development (ARD) is classified as a Health organization, based in Somalia. It operates as a National NGO.

Africa for Rural Development (ARD) 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

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.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Somalia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Somalia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Health this charity 85
Social Services 53
Advocacy & Civil Rights 39
Education 11
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Most common causes in Somalia

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Human Rights 104
Hunger 83
Health 78
Water 66
Children 60
Women 60
Sanitation 57
Education 36
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 11, 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 · 4
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2013
Not available · 7
  • 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
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Headquarters address
    No address on file
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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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.