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Dire Dawa Development Association

Through enhancing active community participation and in collaboration with government, non- governmental organizations, supporters and others engage in demand-driven development programs in the areas of education, health, livelihood, …

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Dire Dawa Development Association

Through enhancing active community participation and in collaboration with government, non- governmental organizations, supporters and others engage in demand-driven development programs in the areas of education, health, livelihood, water, sanitation and hygiene, integrated population health and environment thereby empower and change the economic and social status of the society.

Founded
Headquarters
Dire Dawa
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

Through enhancing active community participation and in collaboration with government, non- governmental organizations, supporters and others engage in demand-driven development programs in the areas of education, health, livelihood, water, sanitation and hygiene, integrated population health and environment thereby empower and change the economic and social status of the society.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (1)
Ethiopia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Ethiopia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 35

Red flags

· All clear
ACSO deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dire Dawa Development Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Ethiopia. It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 34/100 for human services charities in Ethiopia.

Dire Dawa Development Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 human services charities in Ethiopia is 34/100.

Dire Dawa Development Association is located in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years. Its registered address is Ethiopia.

Dire Dawa Development Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Ethiopia.

Dire Dawa Development Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Through enhancing active community participation and in collaboration with government, non- governmental organizations, supporters and others engage in demand-driven development programs in the areas of education, health, livelihood, water, sanitation and hygiene, integrated population health and environment thereby empower and change the economic and social status of the society. Dire Dawa Development Association is classified as a human services organization registered in Ethiopia. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among human services charities registered in Ethiopia: Dire Dawa Development Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is above the peer average of 34/100.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Latest news

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1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ethiopia's Development Model for Africa, Source of Regional Prosperity: DPM Temesgen - ENA English
Aug 2025
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Dire Dawa Development Association

What is Dire Dawa Development Association?
Dire Dawa Development Association is a human services nonprofit organization based in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Through enhancing active community participation and in collaboration with government, non- governmental organizations, supporters and others engage in demand-driven development programs in the areas of education, health, livelihood, water, sanitation and hygiene, integrated population health and environment thereby empower and change the economic and social status of the society.
When was Dire Dawa Development Association founded?
Dire Dawa Development Association was founded in 1993.
Where is Dire Dawa Development Association located?
Headquartered in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
Is Dire Dawa Development Association trustworthy?
Dire Dawa Development Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Dire Dawa Development Association's website?
https://www.dda.org.et
Are donations to Dire Dawa Development Association tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ethiopia 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.