The Horn of Africa Development Initiative (HODI) was established as a community-based organisation in 2003 to address the inadequacy of access to legal services for the poor people of Marsabit, Kenya.

HODI was registered as an NGO in 2007. The organisation has since grown to be the voice of championing peace and development in Marsabit through advocacy, education, community cohesion (through football) and livelihood support programs. Today, HODI has grown to over 25 members of staff and serves close to seven thousand people with offices in Marsabit and Moyale.

Mission: To champion justice and development in the Horn of Africa through advocacy, education, peace building and sustainable livelihoods.

Vision: A democratic and peaceful society engaging in sustainable development.