About Us

Who Are We

Humanity for Development and Prosperity Organization (HDPO) is an African Indigenous Non-for-Profit Organization striving for a world free from poverty, fear, and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the most vulnerable communities, from rapid emergency response to innovative humanitarian-development nexus programming.

Our Story

HDPO was established in 2018 in response to refugee influxes in Uganda, mainly from South Sudan. In 2020, operations expanded to Sudan, delivering humanitarian assistance to Internally Displaced Persons in North Darfur and later across the Darfur region.

Following the armed conflict in Khartoum in April 2023, HDPO relocated its Sudan Head Office to Port Sudan while maintaining uninterrupted operations in hard-to-reach areas.

Currently, HDPO operates across seven states in Sudan: North Darfur, South Darfur, Khartoum, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Red Sea, and Al Jazirah.

Our Vision

A world where no one lives in poverty, fear or oppression; where all have access to a decent standard of living and the opportunities and choices essential to a long, healthy and creative life; a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, leaving no one behind.

Our Mission

Our mission is to support people and communities living in life-threatening conditions and extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives which last and spread without ongoing support from HDPO.

We deliver lifesaving and life-changing interventions to the most vulnerable and poorest people. From rapid emergency response to innovative humanitarian-development nexus programming, we go to the hardest-to-reach places to make sure that no one is left behind.

Our Core Values

Compassion

We approach every situation with empathy and understanding, putting human dignity and inclusiveness at the centre of our work.

Impact

We focus on creating measurable, sustainable change that saves and transforms lives and communities for the better

Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnership and work closely with local communities and organizations.

Excellence

We maintain the highest standards of innovation, effectiveness, professionalism, transparency, and accountability in all our operations.

Transparency

We operate with complete openness and integrity, ensuring our stakeholders understand how resources are used.

Global Perspective

We think globally, while acting locally, understanding the interconnected nature of humanitarian challenges.

Our Culture

Our culture is grounded in our values, our humanitarian identity, and a commitment to ‘going the extra mile’ to help relieve suffering and support the empowerment of those in greatest need. From the outset, HDPO’s culture has been one of positivity, practicality, and principled approaches, underpinned by an unshakeable belief in people’s universal right and ability to advance. We nurture a culture of inclusion, fostering collaboration, teamwork, and collective recognition. In a challenging and rapidly changing environment, we are committed to a culture of compassion, responsiveness, agility, and accountability in achieving our mission.

Where We Work

HDPO operates across seven states in Sudan, with its head office in Port Sudan and field offices in El Fasher, Tina, Al Jazirah, Gedaref, and South Kordofan. Regional coordination is based in Kampala, Uganda.

Programming Approach

Assets-based approach
Inequality reduction
Risk and vulnerability analysis
Conflict-sensitive programming

How We Work

Geographic targeting of hard-to-reach areas
Community-centered programming
Integrated multi-sectoral approach
Resilience building
Accountability mechanisms
Strategic partnerships

Target Groups