United Mission On Relief and Development

UMORD is a national non-governmental organization (NGO) registered to operate in Sudan since 2019. We primarily target Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), Refugees, Returnees, and vulnerable host communities across Sudan, with a special focus on Darfur region. Our partnership with UMCOR Atlanta provides a strong foundation for our humanitarian and development work.

UMORD team working with community members in Sudan
UMORD staff engaging with community members in East Darfur

Our 12 Strategic Objectives

  1. Reduce malnutrition and food insecurity through sustainable food security initiatives
  2. Increase access to quality education for children from vulnerable groups
  3. Increase sustainable access to safe water and sanitation services
  4. Increase access to primary health care services in vulnerable locations
  5. Increase public environmental awareness and advocacy
  6. Build capacity of local women and youth groups in management practices
  7. Enhance education and skills training for youth and adults
  8. Enhance peace building, human rights and democracy promotion
  9. Promote gender sensitive approaches and women's rights
  10. Strengthen community capacity in disaster preparedness
  11. Improve protection and respect for human rights of vulnerable populations
  12. Work with communities to conserve local natural resources

Core Values and Principles

  • Respect for the unique and inherent worth of all individuals
  • People-centered development approach
  • Moral and ethical integrity in all operations
  • Fairness and equality in service delivery
  • Commitment to good governance practices
  • Honesty, transparency and accountability to stakeholders
  • Independence in decision-making and operations
  • Communication and collaboration with partners
  • Environmental consciousness in all programs
  • Community-managed sustainable development
  • Solidarity with poor and vulnerable populations

UMORD Organizational Information
CategoryDetailsYear Established
Legal StatusNational NGO Registered in Sudan2019
Primary FocusIDPsRefugeesReturneesHost Communities
Geographic FocusKhartoum & Darfur Region (East Darfur)
Main PartnerUMCOR Atlanta
RegistrationNational Humanitarian Aid Commission
Core Values12 Principles of Humanitarian Action