Organizational Profile
TRUST REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (TDO)
Introduction
Trust Rehabilitation and Development Organization (TDO) is a leading national non-governmental and non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and communities whose lives and livelihoods have been severely affected by conflict, disaster, and chronic poverty. Founded in 2010, TDO is rooted in the principles of humanitarian assistance, development cooperation, and human dignity. Our core mission is to support vulnerable populations in surviving, recovering, and building resilience through a comprehensive, inclusive, and sustainable approach.
Vision
A peaceful, resilient, and self-reliant Sudan where all individuals and communities affected by crises thrive in dignity and prosperity.
Mission
To provide timely, integrated, and community-centered humanitarian and development assistance that improves the lives, dignity, and resilience of people affected by conflict and disasters, through sustainable interventions in food security, health, WASH, education, protection, and climate adaptation.
Strategic Objectives
- Strengthen community resilience and livelihoods through multi-sectoral development.
- Enhance access to quality WASH, health, nutrition, and education services.
- Promote gender equality, protection, and the empowerment of women and youth.
- Support climate-smart agriculture and environmental conservation.
- Advocate for durable solutions for conflict-affected and displaced populations.
Core Values
Operating Principles
Multi-sector, Multi-Stakeholder, Multi-donor programming; Nexus Approach; Do No Harm; Conflict Sensitivity; Empowerment of Women and Youth; Gender Equity/Sensitivity; Sustainability; Community Centered Approach; Impact Oriented; and Innovation.
Over time, TDO’s commitment has grown beyond our initial focus on livelihood. We pursue holistic development cooperation and humanitarian aid, and in response to the many challenges we face, we advocate for a wide range of issues that positively impact the lives of the rural population.
Thematic Focus Areas
1-Food Security, Livelihoods & Nutrition
TDO empowers communities to establish sustainable food systems and livelihood strategies through agricultural input support, small ruminant restocking, vocational & income generation training, and community-based nutrition interventions.
2-Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
TDO constructs and rehabilitates water points, promotes hygiene education, and supports community-led total sanitation (CLTS) to ensure access to safe water and improved sanitation for rural and crisis-affected communities.
3-Health & Nutrition
We collaborate with health authorities to support primary health care facilities, supply medical equipment, train health workers, and conduct outreach programs to address malnutrition and prevent disease outbreaks.
4-Protection (GBV & Child Protection)
TDO implements prevention and response activities for gender-based violence, protection of vulnerable groups (women, children, persons with disabilities), psychosocial support, and awareness-raising initiatives.
5-Climate Change & Environmental Protection
TDO promotes adaptive agricultural practices, land restoration, natural resource management, and environmental awareness to combat desertification and enhance resilience to climate shocks.
6-Education & Youth Empowerment
We work with local authorities and partners to support formal and non-formal education, construct learning spaces, and equip youth with life skills, leadership development, and peace-building tools.
Strategic Partnerships & Key Achievements
(UN Agencies)
World Food Programme (WFP)
Longstanding partnership since 2010 on Food Assistance for Assets (FFA), PSN, Nutrition, Post-Harvest Losses (PHL), in-kind and CBT distribution, milling vouchers, and resilience building in Central Darfur.
UNICEF
A multi-sectoral and multi-area partnership aimed at implementing integrated WASH and education programs in Central Darfur and White Nile States.
UNHCR
Protection, environmental rehabilitation, education infrastructure, and support for people with special needs since 2012.
UNDP
Youth peace-building, livelihoods, restocking, and microfinance training through volunteer networks.
FAO:
Agriculture and Livelihoods Support
SHF, Sudan Humanitarian Fund.
Food Security and Livelihood Support
(INGs) CRS, IMC, TGH, SI, DRC, and MCs
Cross-sectoral programming on FSL, WASH, health and nutrition, protection, DRR, infrastructure development, and women’s empowerment in West and Central Darfur.
Geographic Coverage
Capacities
Head Office: White Nile State
Regional Offices:
- Central Darfur State:Zalingei, Mukjar, Golo, West Jabal Mara, Umdokhon
- West Darfur State:Algenina
- South Darfur State:Nyala, Kass
- Coordination Office:Port Sudan
Additional Registrations:
- Al Gadarif State
- Kassala State
- Al-Gazira State
- Khartoum State
Human Resources & Expertise
TDO possesses expertise and human capacity in several key sectors, including:
- Peacebuilding
- Protection
- Education in Emergency(EiE)
- Finance
- Livelihoods
- Health and Nutrition
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
Specialized Engagement
- Targeted programs for vulnerable groups: host communities, refugees,
and IDPs.
- Child, youth, and adolescent participation in projects such as SLS, ALP,
Life Skills, child protection initiatives, innovation platforms, and
vocational skills development.
- Strong collaboration with government line ministries and relevant
stakeholders to ensure harmonized efforts and policy support.
Strategies
- Utilizing a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to ensure
coordinated efforts across sectors, with an emphasis on vulnerable
populations, children, youth, and adolescents.
- Leveraging the Household Livelihood Security Model to create synergy
among programs and address specific needs of vulnerable groups.
Engaging actively with international organizations and government
agencies to foster innovation, policy alignment, and scaled impact.
- Promoting the core organizational values—Respect, Integrity,
Commitment, Excellence, and Trustfulness—in all activities, ensuring
inclusivity of marginalized and youth populations.
- Fostering community participation and promoting local ownership to
ensure the relevance and sustainability of interventions, especially for
vulnerable groups.
- Combining short-term emergency responses with long-term
development initiatives to build resilient and inclusive communities.
Our Team Contacts
Name | Position | Phone | |
Mohammed Abdulsamad Imam | Executive Director | +256 784 423422 | |
Abdalla Mohamed Yahia | Program Manager | +254743830322 | |
Yagoub Osman Yagoub | Admin & Finance Manager | +249 91 410 4113 | |
Mohammed Eshag | Audit and Compliance Manager | +249 91 247 0843 |