HISDO community members in Oromia Region
2010 Founded

Hope Integrated Social Development Organization

Founded in 2010 out of a vision to alleviate poverty and champion social justice, HISDO has grown into a nationally recognised organisation with active presence across Oromia, Addis Ababa, and Sidama regions. We empower the most vulnerable children, women, youth, people with disabilities, and marginalised families.

From early initiatives in food aid and healthcare, HISDO has expanded to address livelihood development, nutrition, WASH, education, and child care becoming a trusted partner for government, civil society, and international donors.

Explore Our Work

Vision, Mission & Values

The foundational commitments that guide every programme and decision at HISDO.

Our Vision

A transformed society where vulnerable children, families, and communities thrive with dignity, resilience, equal opportunities, and sustainable well-being.

Our Mission

To empower vulnerable children, families, and communities through sustainable development that strengthens families, protects children, and builds resilience.

Core Values

Integrity
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Stewardship
Excellence
Community Participation

Milestones & Achievements

Since 2010, HISDO has consistently prioritised the most vulnerable, delivering transformative projects with measurable impact across Ethiopia.

Nutrition Response Reaches 1,020 Children

In partnership with World Vision Ethiopia, EHF, and Oromia Health Bureau, HISDO established 7 breastfeeding spaces and trained 305 mothers on IYCF best practices.

Urban Productive Safety Net (UPSNP)

World Bank-funded initiative improving the lives of homeless women, children, and elders through education, vocational training, and livelihood services in Shashemene, Hawassa, Jimma, and Addis Ababa.

ESAP3 Civil Society Strengthening (2022)

Strengthened citizen groups and government collaboration to improve public service delivery, governance, and accountability creating safer, more child-friendly communities.

People with Disability

Supported over 500+ people with disabilities through dedicated community centres providing wheelchairs, psychosocial support, and dignity-restoring services in Oromia.

PIP Project Launches in Shalla Woreda

175 smallholder farmer households across 7 kebeles are enrolled in the Participatory Integrated Plan project, funded by Woord en Daad.

Our Partners

HISDO collaborates with government ministries, regional bureaus, civil society organisations, and international donors to amplify reach and impact.