African Youth Development Association (AYODA) was founded as a Non-Governmental Organization in January 1st 2003, by a group of youth in Borama Awdal region Somaliland. AYODA works in collaboration with the Somaliland government, UN, international agencies, and local organizations. AYODA believes that the communities can create sustainable solutions for the problem that they encounter. It is a registered by the Attorney General and Ministry of National Planning and Development. 

AYADA has a structure composed of General Assembly, Board of Directors and Management Team lead by Executive Director who is charged with the day- to- day running activities.