About Us
African Relief and Development Association (ARDA)
The African Relief and Development Association (ARDA) is an African non-profit humanitarian and development organization established in 2023 to alleviate the suffering of populations affected by crises, disasters, poverty, and displacement, while supporting local communities in achieving stability, self-reliance, and sustainable development.
ARDA integrates emergency humanitarian response with long-term developmental programming by providing life-saving aid, supporting food security and livelihoods, improving access to WASH and health services, advancing education and capacity building, empowering women and youth, and protecting vulnerable groups and orphans.
Many African communities face interconnected challenges, including poverty, unemployment, fragile basic services, armed conflicts, forced displacement, natural disasters, climate change, and limited access to healthcare and clean water.
From this reality emerged the vital need to establish an African-led institution rooted within communities, deeply understanding their priorities, delivering practical and sustainable solutions, and bridging relief, development, and peacebuilding. ARDA was created to fulfill this mandate as an institutional platform for collective action and transformative partnerships.
Our Vision
Leadership in humanitarian and development action across Africa, fostering resilient, stable communities capable of achieving sustainable development and dignified livelihoods.
Our Mission
Delivering integrated humanitarian and development services to vulnerable and crisis-affected populations in African communities through emergency relief, sustainable development, healthcare, education, and capacity building — under the highest standards of quality, partnership, and transparency.
Our Institutional Pillars & Values
Core Values
Guiding our conduct and decisions
Governing Principles
Standards of neutrality and compliance
- ✓ Strict compliance with national and international laws and regulations
- ✓ Delivery of services to all eligible beneficiaries without discrimination of race, religion, tribe, or gender
- ✓ Complete neutrality and impartiality in all humanitarian interventions
- ✓ Absolute financial, operational, and administrative transparency
- ✓ Commitment to mutual accountability, compliance, and institutional governance
- ✓ Fostering strategic partnerships with host governments, UN agencies, and global donors
- ✓ Respecting local cultural values, community traditions, and upholding beneficiary dignity
Our Strategic Goals for Lasting Impact
Delivering emergency humanitarian relief to populations affected by conflicts, disasters, and crises.
Implementing sustainable community development initiatives in underserved areas.
Supporting basic and higher education, vocational training, and youth skills acquisition.
Upgrading healthcare infrastructure, maternal/child health, and preventative medical care.
Executing sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure.
Enhancing sustainable food security, rural agriculture, and combating malnutrition.
Empowering women, youth, children, and persons with special needs.
Fostering peacebuilding, social cohesion, tolerance, and community reconciliation.
Building institutional capacities of local partners and training grassroots cadres.
Rapid emergency response to climate shocks, natural disasters, and forced displacement.
Delivering targeted protection programs for orphans, vulnerable children, and widows.
Promoting civic volunteerism and participatory community development initiatives.
Establishing strategic alliances with global donors, UN bodies, and regional institutions.
Conducting field studies, needs assessments, and applied research in humanitarian work.
Who We Serve Across Our Programs
Country Offices Network & Regional Presence Across 7 African Nations
Chad
Uganda
Sudan
Ethiopia
Cameroon
Tanzania
CAR