About RajoRise
RajoRise means "Hope Rises" in Somali. We built this platform to make humanitarian giving fast, transparent, and deeply human.
Our Mission
To connect people in crisis — villages suffering from hunger, drought, lack of water and education — with donors around the world through real stories, full transparency, and frictionless giving.
“A bridge between hope and life.”
Our Values
Radical Transparency
Every dollar is tracked and reported publicly. Monthly impact reports, field journalist documentation, and admin-verified projects.
Human First
We build around real stories. Every profile, every project comes from verified journalists on the ground.
Data Minimalism
We store the minimum personal data possible. First names only for beneficiaries. Stripe handles all payments — we never see card data.
Community Driven
Journalists, donors, admins, and local communities work together. No single point of control.
Who We Are
Field Team
Journalists on the ground in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somaliland
Admin Team
Verify all reports and manage fund distribution
Tech Team
Build and maintain the platform with security first
Privacy & Security
- Beneficiaries are identified by first name or anonymous ID only — no sensitive personal data stored
- Donor payment data is never stored — Stripe processes all payments end-to-end
- Role-based authentication ensures journalists can only access their own reports
- Admin approval system prevents unverified content from reaching donors
- HTTPS enforced on all connections
- Images are reviewed before publishing to prevent identifying vulnerable individuals
Join the Mission
Whether you give $1 or $1,000 — every contribution plants hope.