INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC

What INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC does

International Training and Development Center (ITDC) is a Swedish-affiliated, Yemen-registered international non-governmental organization founded in 1969 as the "Swedish Center" for vocational training and community development. Operating under parent entity Mid Sweden Aid (registered as a tax-exempt charitable association, ReNo 802467-5152, in Sundsvall, Sweden) and registered in Yemen with the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, ITDC delivers integrated humanitarian relief, recovery, and development programming from offices in Sana'a, Taiz, and Aden across multiple Yemeni governorates. Its portfolio spans food security and cash programming (250,000+ individuals reached), WASH, livelihoods, protection, education rehabilitation, vocational training, peace building, and leadership development, organized around a NEXUS / Community Reboot approach that bundles multi-sector interventions within single communities.

ITDC's distinguishing technical program is Solar Energy, which combines a 10-day / 40-hour photovoltaic technician training course, a 1-day solar cooker construction course yielding ~$6 satellite-dish cookers, village-scale solar water pumping retrofits of existing wells (typical $40,000 installation serving 250–300 households with diesel-replacement payback within five years), and field-tested solar electric vehicle conversion kits. Complementary programs include Temporary Learning Centers with Classroom Dynamics teacher training and Quality Education Management for inspectors, Peace Building and Social-Emotional Intelligence courses, and a 200-hour Global Leadership Course. ITDC adheres to the Core Humanitarian Standard, SPHERE standards, Do No Harm principles, the four humanitarian principles, and the SDGs (1, 2, 4, 6, 7).

ITDC operates as a nonprofit funded primarily by institutional development donors and individual contributions; it does not sell products or services commercially and delivers all assistance free of charge to beneficiaries. Core institutional funders include Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), Canadian Foodgrains Bank, RadioAid Sweden, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Mid Sweden Aid, and DORCAS. Individual donations are accepted through an online portal (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Stripe) and via international bank transfer routed through Mid Sweden Aid in Sweden.

Name

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC

Legal name

International Training and Development Center

Website

https://itdcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Training and Development Center (ITDC) is a Swedish-affiliated nonprofit NGO operating in Yemen since 1969, delivering integrated humanitarian relief, recovery, and development programming — including solar energy training, education rehabilitation, and peace-building — funded by institutional donors and individual contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Social Assistance (624), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming (BPADAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Community development programs
• Disaster relief assistance
• Vocational training programs
• Solar energy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sana'a

HQ country

Yemen

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: ITDC operates as a nonprofit NGO funded primarily through donations from institutional donors and individual supporters. The Swedish sponsor Mid Sweden Aid receives international donations on behalf of ITDC.
2. Institutional Funding Partnerships: Partnerships with development agencies including Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency), Canadian Foodgrains Bank, RadioAid Sweden, and Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland provide programmatic funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ITDC is a Swedish-based nonprofit NGO delivering integrated humanitarian relief, recovery, and holistic development programming in Yemen. Core services include emergency food assistance and WASH support, alternative education and teacher training, vocational solar energy training, peace building, leadership development, and livelihoods support. Programs are provided free of charge to vulnerable Yemeni households, schools, healthcare facilities, and youth through field offices in Sana'a, Taiz, and Aden.

Product overview

ITDC operates as a humanitarian and development NGO, not a technology product company. Its 'offerings' consist of integrated humanitarian programs organized across three tiers: Relief Assistance (immediate crisis response: food security, WASH, livelihoods, protection), Recovery Programming (transition support: education rehabilitation, community recovery), and Holistic Development (long-term capacity building: alternative education, economic empowerment, community development, environmental protection). These programs are delivered through specialized initiatives including Solar Energy Programming (technician training, solar cookers, water pumping, electric vehicles), Education Programming (temporary learning centers, teacher training, education management), Peace and Resilience Programming (peace building, social-emotional intelligence, civic engagement), and Leadership Development Programming (youth HD course, global leadership, financial management, project management). The organization does not offer a unified software platform or technology product; instead it delivers human development and humanitarian services through field operations in Yemen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000+ individuals reached with food assistance
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DORCASmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization working with local partners to serve vulnerable populations in conflict-affected areas. Provides programmatic support and collaborative implementation of humanitarian projects.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Relief International: Humanitarian NGO operating in Yemen with integrated programming in food security, health, education, and livelihoods. Closely comparable to ITDC in service mix and country footprint.
• International Rescue Committee: Large humanitarian NGO responding to the Yemen crisis with integrated relief, recovery, and development programming. It is directly comparable to ITDC as a multi-sector implementer funded by similar institutional donors and serving vulnerable populations in conflict zones.
• CARE International: International humanitarian organization with active Yemen programming in food security, WASH, and women's economic empowerment. Its multi-sector integrated model mirrors ITDC's NEXUS approach across vulnerable Yemeni households.
• SolarAid: INGO focused on solar energy access in off-grid communities across Africa and other developing regions. Comparable to ITDC's solar energy programming in training technicians, distributing solar cookers, and leveraging solar to address energy poverty.
• Save the Children: Major humanitarian NGO with substantial Yemen operations spanning food assistance, education access, and child protection. Directly comparable to ITDC's education and relief programming, particularly the Temporary Learning Centers work.
• Dorcas: International humanitarian NGO working with local partners in conflict-affected areas of the Middle East, including Yemen. Dorcas is a named ITDC programmatic partner, sharing multi-sector relief and recovery delivery models.
• International Medical Corps: Humanitarian health organization with active Yemen operations providing healthcare, nutrition, and psychosocial support. Comparable to ITDC's humanitarian programming and psychosocial support services to conflict-affected populations.
• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian NGO operating in Yemen with programs in food security, livelihoods, and youth economic opportunity. Comparable to ITDC in combining humanitarian relief with market-based and vocational approaches in the same crisis environment.

Broad incumbents

• UNHCR: UN refugee agency coordinating global displacement response with significant Yemen presence. Overlaps with ITDC's work serving displaced and IDP populations, though UNHCR operates as a governmental intergovernmental organization rather than an NGO.
• Oxfam: Large established humanitarian confederation running extensive Yemen programs in food security, WASH, and gender-responsive programming. Overlaps with ITDC's relief and WASH work but operates at significantly larger scale across more geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEqxzAz4gbRh_84FEmH9EoQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ITDC.international
• Instagraminstagram.com/itdc.international
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-training-and-development-center-inc

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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