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
Recognized as a leading proponent of participatory development and good governance, SPO is the executive member of the Pakistan Committee of IUCN-The World Conservation Union and executive member of the
SPO, along with its partner organizations and different community institutions, has played critical role in providing relief and rehabilitation services to the affectees of disasters, notably in the flash floods
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
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
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
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
“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
Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) has been engaged in relief, early recovery and rehabilitation activities in earthquake areas in collaboration with its partner organizations including Earthquake Reconstruction & Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA),
