About us
ALPD (Association for the Fight Against Poverty and for Development) is a Mauritanian national non-governmental organization.
Founded in 1993 and officially recognized on June 6, 1999 (registration n°390/MIPT), ALPD is an apolitical, independent, non-profit NGO. Based in Nouakchott, with a strong operational presence in Hodh Echarghi, it has worked for more than 27 years with refugee, displaced and vulnerable populations, in close collaboration with United Nations agencies and local authorities.
Our values
Integrity
Transparent and accountable management toward our beneficiaries and partners.
Solidarity
A constant commitment to the most vulnerable populations.
Neutrality
Apolitical action, guided solely by humanitarian needs.
Accountability
Accounts audited every year by an independent firm.
Community engagement
A participatory approach built together with local communities.
ALPD is structured in four levels: the General Assembly (supreme body), the Board of Directors (7 members), the Audit and Control Committee (3 members), and the Management Committee / Executive Direction. Recruitment is overseen by a Staff Recruitment and Evaluation Committee, and all staff are trained on humanitarian standards (prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, SPHERE/IASC norms).