Skip to content
NGOs & Development

Top NGOs in East Africa

Updated

EABD lists 6,850 NGOs in East Africa. The top-ranked are Silent Cry International, Women Foundation Ministries and Zamzam Foundation.

6,850Businesses
8Countries

The top 10 NGOs in East Africa

  1. Silent Cry International Mogadishu
  2. Women Foundation Ministries Nyarugenge
  3. Zamzam Foundation Mogadishu
  4. Yunus Emre Enstitüsü - Mogadishu Mogadishu
  5. Yovenco- Youth Volunteers For Development & Environment Conservation Berbera
  6. Youth Restore Hope Mogadishu
  7. Y-PEER Somalia Garowe
  8. World Vision Somali Mogadishu
  9. Wasaaradda Deegaanka iyo Isbedelka Cimilada Gobolka Awdal Borama
  10. Warsan Relief Organisation Hargeisa

All 6,850 NGOs in East Africa

See all 6,850 with filters

How to choose an NGO in East Africa

When partnering with an NGO, check registration, governance and track record.

  1. Confirm registration with the national NGO authority.
  2. Ask for recent audited accounts and annual reports.
  3. Check past projects and who funded them.
  4. Ask about safeguarding and accountability policies.
  5. Read reviews on EABD.
  • Kenya: NGOs in Kenya are registered by the Public Benefit Organisations Regulatory Authority (formerly the NGOs Co-ordination Board).
  • Uganda: NGOs in Uganda are registered with the National Bureau for NGOs.

About NGOs in East Africa

The NGO and development sector in East Africa is large, professional, and consequential. International humanitarian agencies, regional NGOs, local community-development organisations, research and advocacy bodies, and grant-making foundations all operate here, often staffed by some of the most experienced development professionals on the continent.

EABD lists NGOs, humanitarian agencies, community-development organisations, research and advocacy bodies, and grant-makers that have a formal business or trust structure. Verified profiles include focus areas, geographies served, funding sources where disclosed, and reviews from partner organisations.

NGOs in East Africa: common questions

How many NGOs are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 6,850 NGOs in East Africa as of 6 November 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top NGOs in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked NGOs are Silent Cry International, Women Foundation Ministries and Zamzam Foundation. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

How do I choose an NGO in East Africa?

Confirm registration with the national NGO authority. Ask for recent audited accounts and annual reports. Check past projects and who funded them.

How do I list my NGO on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.