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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 …

Marsabit, Upper Eastern
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10
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
10/100 · 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"

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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
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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: 10
Peer average: 32

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for NGO Coordination Board deregistration, 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 Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Kenya - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Kenya data
  • Its integrity score of 10 is below most of the 4,530 charities in Kenya GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance and its registration. Explore Kenya data
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  • a donation page
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  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a website
  • a contact email

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Common questions

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Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI is an animal welfare nonprofit based in Marsabit, Upper Eastern, Kenya. It is registered with the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 10/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 10/100. 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 10 ('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.

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

According to GiveRadar's records, Horn of Africa Development Initiative - HODI is registered with the NGO Coordination Board of Kenya and 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 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.

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 an animal welfare organization based in Kenya.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Cause areas in Kenya

How many charities work in each area.

Community Development 3,127
Health 361
Education 274
Environment 159
Social Services 148
Human Services 81
Arts & Culture 81
Sports & Recreation 13
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Most common causes in Kenya

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

Education 130
Peace 118
Poverty 106
Hunger 103
Gender Equality 92
International Development 86
Children 85
HIV/AIDS 82
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Sources and verification

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 know and don't know

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

On record · 2
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
Not available · 9
  • 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
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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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, Upper Eastern, 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 10 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.
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.