SPO

Since its inception Pakistan has mostly been ruled by undemocratic forces. Therefore, its state structure lacks a mechanism that ensures participation of the people in issues pertinent to governance. Absence of strong participatory mechanism in governance model has marginalised certain segments and communities of the society. Following its vision of democratic, socially just and tolerant

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SPO began life as a Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) supported organization. However, it soon started attracting more funding and sponsorships from a wider range of contributors. These include bilateral and multi-lateral aid givers like British High Commission (BHC) Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), European Commission (EC), Embassy for the Kingdom of Netherlands (EKN) and

SPO’s governance lies in the hands of a 14 member Board[1] of Directors which comprises of 13 elected members and the Chief Executive.  The Board is elected for a three-year term from a General Body[2] with equal representation from all four provinces of Pakistan and reserved seats for the Federal Capital Territory. Members of the

SPO is a national civil society organization. Its national centre is in Islamabad, but it has eight regional offices in Multan, Hyderabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi, Lahore, Turbat and Dera Ismail Khan. Besides that one project office in Muzafarabad and six temporary project offices are contributing to achieving SPO’s goals. The national center’s role is to

With the passage of time the activities of SPO has diversified to cover the emerging issues in the particular socio-economic and political context of Pakistan. Currently, SPO’s core areas are democratic governance, social justice and peace and harmony. In addition, SPO has a component of special projects that deals with disasters and emergency situations, such

Partners/communities We believe in sovereignty of and equity with our partners. Owners/employees/supporters Ownership of our mission is based on mutual trust, honesty, professionalism and transparency. Process Our process is based on an understanding of roles and responsibilities, which include accountability, ethnic impartiality and effective participation. Improvement Creativity and innovation is the hallmark of all our

Since its transformation from a bilateral development project of the governments of Pakistan and Canada to a national not-for-profit organization in 1994, registered under the Companies Ordinance 1984; Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) has grown into a leading Pakistani rights-based civil society organization in terms of its countrywide presence and outreach. SPO’s mission is ‘to strengthen

“Thousands of homeless country fellows are desperately looking towards us, your small contribution can help them to live a life again.” Pakistan is going through a critical juncture after government’s announcement of encountering terrorism through military operation. Due to emerging situation of conflict in various parts of NWFP; number of innocent people has lost their