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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 Operation Areas

PIDO operates in all regions and city administrations across Ethiopia, focusing on areas with high concentrations of marginalized and vulnerable populations.

Our operation areas include all 14 administrative divisions:

  • Addis Ababa (City Administration)
  • Afar Region
  • Amhara Region
  • Benishangul-Gumuz Region
  • Central Ethiopia Region
  • Dire Dawa (City Administration)
  • Gambela Region
  • Harari Region
  • Oromia Region
  • Sidama Region
  • Somali Region
  • South Ethiopia Region
  • South West Ethiopia Region
  • Tigray Region

Our Accountability

At PIDO, we are committed to transparency and accountability in all our operations. We have established robust systems to ensure:

  • Transparent financial management and reporting
  • Regular monitoring and evaluation of our programs
  • Feedback mechanisms from communities we serve
  • Adherence to international standards and best practices

Our Leadership

PIDO is led by a dedicated team of professionals with extensive experience in development work, disability inclusion, and humanitarian response.

Our leadership team includes:

  • Executive Director with over 15 years of experience in inclusive development
  • Program Manager specializing in disability inclusion
  • Finance and Administration Manager with expertise in NGO financial management
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator with strong background in data analysis

Why Inclusive Development

Inclusive development is essential for creating sustainable and equitable societies. At PIDO, we believe that:

  • Every individual has the right to participate fully in society
  • Diversity enriches communities and fosters innovation
  • Exclusion perpetuates poverty and inequality
  • Inclusive approaches lead to more effective and sustainable development outcomes

By prioritizing inclusion, we ensure that no one is left behind in Ethiopia's development journey.

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 IMPACT

Thematic Areas

PIDO works across multiple impact areas to create inclusive and sustainable change in communities across Ethiopia.

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.

RECENT ACTIVITIES

Our Recent Work

Scholastic Materials Distribution

PIDO Supports Inclusive Education Through Distribution of Scholastic Materials at Sewuhi Nigus Complete Elementary School

PIDO distributed essential scholastic materials to 80 students with disabilities at Sewuhi Nigus Complete Elementary School.

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Support for Displaced Women

PIDO Supports Students with Visual Impairments Through Essential Clothing Donation at Mekelle Boarding School for the Blind

PIDO provided essential clothing support to 29 students with visual impairments at Mekelle Boarding School for the Blind.

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Clothing Donation for Visually Impaired Students

PIDO Supports Displaced Women at Adi Haki IDP Camp with Essential Clothing

PIDO provided essential clothing support to 63 female residents of Adi Haki IDP camp displaced from Western Tigray.

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BLOG

Latest Updates

Stay updated with our latest news, stories, and insights from the field.

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PIDO Team

May 15, 2024

Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Education

Learn about our recent initiative to provide scholastic materials to students with disabilities in Tigray region.

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PIDO Team

April 28, 2024

Supporting Displaced Women in Adi Haki Camp

Discover how our clothing distribution initiative is helping restore dignity to women displaced by conflict.

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PIDO Team

April 10, 2024

The Importance of Disability Inclusion in Development

Explore why inclusive development is crucial for creating sustainable and equitable societies.

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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

info@pido-inclusive.org

Phone

+251 935 460 402

+251 914 832 426

Address

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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