Home Countries Somalia Health Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG)
LI

Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG)

Diaspora-founded relief for the Gedo region since 2005

Banadir Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG)

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

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

About Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG)

Lifeline-Gedo Organization, known as LLG, was founded on 20 October 2005 by members of the Gedo diaspora in response to a humanitarian crisis. Headquartered in the Gedo region, it delivers health and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods programming. Its work extends across Somalia, including the Banadir region.

Founded
Headquarters
Banadir
Foundation type
National NGO
Operating in
Somalia

Mission

To deliver health, nutrition, WASH, food security and livelihoods support to communities across Somalia.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.Browse all SDG 3 charities →
Operating countries (1)
Somalia

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Lifeline-Gedo (LLG) was founded on 20 October 2005 by members of the Gedo diaspora in response to a humanitarian crisis, with its head office in the Gedo region. It delivers health and nutrition, WASH, food security and livelihoods programming across …

Lifeline-Gedo (LLG) was founded on 20 October 2005 by members of the Gedo diaspora in response to a humanitarian crisis, with its head office in the Gedo region. It delivers health and nutrition, WASH, food security and livelihoods programming across Somalia.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Somalia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
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

GiveRadar's verified records show Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 83% of the 231 charities in Somalia it tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than 83% of comparable charities, with a verified website 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 donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation

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

Explore View this cohort Somalia benchmarks GiveRadar's data sources Methodology

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) 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 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) 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 health charities in Somalia is 39/100.

Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) is based in Banadir, Somalia. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) is classified as a Health organization, based in Somalia. It operates as a National NGO.

Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) 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.

Lifeline-Gedo Organization, known as LLG, was founded on 20 October 2005 by members of the Gedo diaspora in response to a humanitarian crisis. Headquartered in the Gedo region, it delivers health and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods programming. Its work extends across Somalia, including the Banadir region. Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) is a health organization based in Somalia. The organization was founded in 2005.

Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Still gathering leadership data

We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

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
See all cause areas in Somalia

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
All charities in
🇸🇴 Somalia
Best
Health in Somalia

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 · 3
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Founding date · 2005
Not available · 8
  • 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
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Are you the owner or a board member?

If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.

Quick facts about Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG)

What is Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG)?
Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) is a health national ngo, Somalia. Lifeline-Gedo Organization, known as LLG, was founded on 20 October 2005 by members of the Gedo diaspora in response to a humanitarian crisis. Headquartered in the Gedo region, it delivers health and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, food security and livelihoods programming. Its work extends across Somalia, including the Banadir region.
When was Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) founded?
Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) was founded in 2005.
Where is Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) located?
Headquartered in Banadir, Somalia.
Is Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) trustworthy?
Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) 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 Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG)'s website?
https://lifelineorganisation.org
Are donations to Lifeline-Gedo Organization (LLG) 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.