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Community empowerment

Empowering Communities for a Better Future

Creating sustainable change through inclusive development

Inclusive development

Promoting Inclusion and Development

Ensuring no one is left behind in Ethiopia's growth story

Sustainable livelihoods

Building Sustainable Livelihoods

Empowering vulnerable communities with skills and resources

WHO WE ARE

About PIDO

Prime for an Inclusive and Developmental Organization (PIDO) is a **non-religious, non-profit-making, and national non-governmental organization** committed to fostering inclusion, empowerment, and development in Ethiopia.

PIDO was officially registered and accorded legal personality on **October 10, 2024**, under registration number 7475, in compliance with the Civil Society Proclamation No. 1113/2019. As a local organization, PIDO works to address the multifaceted challenges faced by marginalized and vulnerable populations by implementing sustainable and inclusive programs.

The organization focuses on creating equitable access to services and opportunities across key thematic areas, including health, nutrition, WASH, livelihood, education, peacebuilding, protection, and the localization of aid.

Our Mission

To promote equality and empower vulnerable individuals by creating **inclusive systems** in education, health, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities that ensure **no one is left behind**.

Our Vision

A world where every individual, regardless of disability or vulnerability, has access to **opportunities, resources, and services** to lead a dignified and fulfilling life.

OUR APPROACH

Strategic Objectives

Enhance Access to Inclusive Services

Improve access to quality healthcare, education, nutrition, and WASH services for marginalized populations.

Empower Communities

Promote sustainable livelihood opportunities by building skills and providing resources.

Promote Peacebuilding

Strengthen community resilience through peacebuilding initiatives and conflict resolution.

Safeguard Vulnerable Populations

Advocate for human rights and prevent abuse against women, children, and persons with disabilities.

Advance Localization of Aid

Enhance capacity of local actors to lead humanitarian and development efforts.

Foster Awareness for Inclusion

Raise awareness for policies upholding rights of all, focusing on disability inclusion.

Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Build PIDO's capacity to deliver programs and collaborate with stakeholders.

Promote Innovation

Encourage innovative approaches to address social challenges sustainably.

OUR FOCUS

Thematic Areas

Health

Promoting accessible and inclusive healthcare systems for all, including persons with disabilities.

Nutrition

Addressing malnutrition and food insecurity through inclusive nutrition interventions.

WASH

Ensuring equitable access to clean water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene resources.

Livelihood

Empowering individuals through skill development and financial literacy programs.

Education

Expanding access to quality, inclusive education for marginalized groups.

Peacebuilding

Fostering community cohesion through dialogue and participatory decision-making.

Protection

Safeguarding the rights of vulnerable populations, including women and children.

Localization of Aid

Empowering local actors to lead humanitarian and development efforts.

OUR FOUNDATION

Organizational Pillars

Advocacy

Advocating for rights of people with disabilities at all levels.

Capacity Building

Strengthening institutions to implement inclusive practices.

Policy Strengthening

Supporting formulation of inclusive policies and frameworks.

Community Engagement

Involving communities in designing inclusive programs.

Innovation

Promoting innovative approaches to address barriers.

GET IN TOUCH

Contact Us

Let's Work Together

If you have any questions about our work, would like to partner with us, or want to support our mission, please reach out using the contact information below.

Email

[email protected]

Phone

+251 935 460 402

+251 914 832 426

Address

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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