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Top Humanitarian Organisations in East Africa

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EABD lists 2,059 humanitarian organisations in East Africa. The top-ranked are Silent Cry International, Zamzam Foundation and Y-PEER Somalia.

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The top 10 humanitarian organisations in East Africa

  1. Silent Cry International Mogadishu
  2. Zamzam Foundation Mogadishu
  3. Y-PEER Somalia Garowe
  4. United Nations Association of Somalia Mogadishu
  5. Soradi Hargeisa
  6. Sohasco Org Hargeisa
  7. Puntland Development Research Center-PDRC Garowe
  8. Center for Democracy & Governance Badhaadhe
  9. Al Huda Org Hargeisa
  10. WaterAid Tanzania Kinondoni

All 2,059 humanitarian organisations in East Africa

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How to choose a humanitarian organisation 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 humanitarian organisations 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.

Humanitarian Organisations in East Africa: common questions

How many humanitarian organisations are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 2,059 humanitarian organisations in East Africa as of 16 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top humanitarian organisations in East Africa?

EABD's top-ranked humanitarian organisations are Silent Cry International, Zamzam Foundation and Y-PEER Somalia. 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 a humanitarian organisation 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 humanitarian organisation 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.