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Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI

HODI envisions 'A democratic, peaceful and prosperous society engaging in sustainable development' and exists to (mission) "champion justice & development in Northern Kenya through advocacy and facilitation of …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI

HODI envisions 'A democratic, peaceful and prosperous society engaging in sustainable development' and exists to (mission) "champion justice & development in Northern Kenya through advocacy and facilitation of education, community cohesion and livelihood support programs"

Headquarters
Marsabit, Upper Eastern
Operating in
7 countries

Mission

HODI envisions 'A democratic, peaceful and prosperous society engaging in sustainable development' and exists to (mission) "champion justice & development in Northern Kenya through advocacy and facilitation of education, community cohesion and livelihood support programs"

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
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 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.
Operating countries (7)
Djibouti Eritrea Ethiopia Kenya Somalia Sudan South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar animal welfare in Kenya
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 32

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Marsabit, Upper Eastern, Kenya. It is registered with the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 animal welfare charities in Kenya is 32/100.

Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI is located in Marsabit, Upper Eastern, Kenya. Its registered address is P.O Box 349.

Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Kenya.

Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the NGO Coordination Board. 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.

HODI envisions 'A democratic, peaceful and prosperous society engaging in sustainable development' and exists to (mission) "champion justice & development in Northern Kenya through advocacy and facilitation of education, community cohesion and livelihood support programs" Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in Kenya.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Kenya: Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 32/100.

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

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in Kenya, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI This page 30 - -
Got Matar Community Development Group 35 - -
Communities Health Africa Trust 33 - -
Ol Pejeta Conservancy 33 - -
Sadhana Forest Kenya 32 - -
Awasewe Development & Awareness Foundation (ADAF Kenya) 30 - -
Worldwide Fund for Nature- Kenya 30 - -
Colobus Conservation 30 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
NGO Coordination Board of Kenya
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 23, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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
Direct contact
No email or phone published
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 Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI

What is Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI?
Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Marsabit, Kenya. HODI envisions 'A democratic, peaceful and prosperous society engaging in sustainable development' and exists to (mission) "champion justice & development in Northern Kenya through advocacy and facilitation of education, community cohesion and livelihood support programs"
Where is Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI located?
Headquartered in Marsabit, Kenya. The charity operates in 7 countries.
Is Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI trustworthy?
Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI's website?
https://hodiafrica.org/
Are donations to Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Kenya 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.