LARDEO

Our Values

1. Collaboration

• Empower poor and marginalised people to take charge of their own development.

• Share skills and knowledge to create long lasting, sustainable change.

• Build collaborative partnerships that promote innovation, growth and impact.

2. Inclusion

• Stand beside and advocate for those who have been denied choice and opportunity.

• Promote diversity and equality throughout our work.

• Encourage different, inquisitive perspectives.

3. Knowledge

• Use evidence and insight to guide our actions.

• Recruit the right people and work where we have the greatest impact.

4. Integrity

• Commit to safeguarding and take a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and harm.

• Treat others with respect, as equals.

• Be open, transparent and accountable in everything we do.

Community Impact

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Our Programs

🔹 Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

Objective: Promote equitable access to opportunities, resources, and decision-making for all genders and marginalized groups.
Activities:

• Host monthly community dialogues and gender forums

• Conduct GESI training for institutions

• Launch microfinance programs for women and vulnerable groups

• Advocate for inclusive policies

• Establish safe spaces and support networks

🔹 Humanitarian Response and Crisis Preparedness Program

Goal: Save lives and reduce suffering during humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters.

Key Components:

• Emergency Preparedness Training: Community-based training on disaster risk reduction, first aid, and evacuation protocols.

• Rapid Response Mechanism: Deployment of trained volunteers and mobile teams during floods, droughts, epidemics, and other crises.

• Mobile Early Warning System: Real-time alerts and reporting via mobile platforms to anticipate and respond to threats.

• Humanitarian Monitoring Dashboard: Visual tracking of crisis indicators, aid distribution, and community feedback.

• Emergency Relief Coordination: Distribution of food, water, shelter, and medical supplies in collaboration with local and national partners.

🔹 Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Goal: Ensure children aged 0–8 have access to holistic, inclusive, and quality ECD services.
Activities:

• Strengthen ECD centres

• Train caregivers

• Conduct parenting education sessions

• Advocate for ECD policies

• Integrate health and nutrition services

🔹 Civic Accountability and Governance Program

Goal: Strengthen citizen participation and oversight in humanitarian and development processes.

Key Components:

• Civic education and community forums

• Social accountability tools (e.g., scorecards, feedback platforms)

• Advocacy for inclusive and transparent governance

• Monitoring of public service delivery during crises

🔹 Sustainable Livelihoods and Climate Resilience

Goal: Enhance food security, income generation, and climate adaptation.

Key Components:

• Climate-smart agriculture and agro-ecology

• Livelihood diversification

• Natural resource management and conservation

• Youth and women entrepreneurship support

🔹 Health and Social Protection

Goal: Improve access to health services and protect vulnerable populations.

Key Components:

• Mobile health outreach during emergencies

• Mental health and psychosocial support

• Nutrition and maternal health education

• Support for people with disabilities and elderly care

LARDEO is committed to empowering communities in the Lake Rukwa basin through sustainable development, civic engagement, and humanitarian action. Our strategic programs are designed to address urgent needs while building long-term resilience.

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