Programs
PASDO implements a range of programs designed to address priority social, economic, and environmental challenges in the communities where it works. These programs are developed in alignment with PASDO’s key focus areas and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and are shaped by local needs assessments, community priorities, and available partnerships.
Programs may be implemented in one or multiple communities, and their scope, structure, or naming may vary slightly depending on local contexts. Not all programs are active in every community at the same time; rather, PASDO focuses its interventions where they are most relevant, impactful, and sustainable, based on identified needs and available resources.
Some of the programs being implemented by PASDO include:
PASDO’s Food Aid for Hunger Relief program provides direct support to individuals and households experiencing food shortages or at risk of hunger. Through this initiative, nutritious meals and essential food supplies are procured and distributed to those most in need, helping to stabilize households and improve immediate food access. The program places particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and works in collaboration with local partners and volunteers to ensure that assistance is delivered efficiently, responsibly, and with dignity. By addressing urgent food needs while supporting community resilience, this program contributes to PASDO’s broader commitment to reducing hunger and strengthening food security.
Through the PASDO Small Business and Startup Support Program (3SP), PASDO supports individuals, startups, and micro- and small-scale enterprises with targeted assistance designed to accelerate business growth and job creation. Support may take the form of partial grants, service subsidies, and other interventions that reduce early-stage operational burdens and enable enterprises to function more efficiently.
PASDO’s Basic Education Program (BEP) is designed to support increased enrolment and participation in primary and secondary schooling by enhancing educational infrastructure and facilities in communities where such needs are identified. This includes the construction and equipping of additional classrooms and other essential school facilities to create environments that are safe, conducive to learning, and capable of accommodating more students.
PASDO’s Child in School Support Program seeks to expand access to foundational education by providing support that helps remove financial barriers to schooling. Through this initiative, families facing hardship may receive assistance toward necessary school expenses, enabling children to enrol in and stay engaged with formal education. The support may include contributions toward school fees, learning materials, and other essential resources that help create a more equitable educational experience. By easing the financial burdens associated with schooling, this program supports children’s right to education, helps improve school retention, and contributes to stronger prospects for academic and lifelong success.
The Vocational Education and Skilled Trades (VEST) Program provides targeted support to help participants gain practical skills and technical knowledge that can lead to economic independence. PASDO assists with training fees, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for completing vocational courses. By investing in skills development, the program aims to empower individuals, expand economic opportunities, and promote self-reliance within the communities it serves.
PASDO’s Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program seeks to expand access to clean water while improving sanitation and hygiene practices in the communities where it works. Initiatives under this program include the installation and rehabilitation of water points such as boreholes or wells in strategic locations, construction or improvement of sanitation facilities, and community education on hygiene best practices. PASDO collaborates with local representatives and partners to ensure interventions are responsive to assessed needs and accessible to the people who benefit most. Through these efforts, the WASH program supports healthier environments, reduces the incidence of preventable illnesses, and strengthens community capacity to maintain long-term water and sanitation solutions.
PASDO’s Menstrual Pads and Period Kits for Girls in Need program helps address these challenges by providing essential menstrual hygiene supplies to girls who might otherwise struggle to afford them. Through partnerships with local stakeholders and community representatives, PASDO supports the distribution of high-quality menstrual pads and complete period kits in areas where needs have been identified. In addition to distribution, this program is paired with age-appropriate education and guidance on menstrual health and hygiene to empower girls with knowledge and improve overall health outcomes. By reducing barriers to menstrual hygiene management, this initiative supports girls’ confidence, school attendance, and participation in daily life without interruption.
The Medical Assistance and Community Health (MACH) Program addresses these challenges through a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach designed to improve health outcomes and strengthen local health systems. PASDO conducts community health outreaches, bringing medical professionals and volunteers directly to communities to provide preventive care, screenings, and education on hygiene, nutrition, and general wellness. Health education campaigns further empower individuals with knowledge about disease prevention, sanitation, and healthy living practices.
PASDO’s Clean Energy Program promotes the adoption of renewable and energy-efficient technologies to help communities transition toward cleaner, more sustainable energy use. Through public education and awareness campaigns, the program highlights the benefits of renewable energy sources such as solar power and encourages the use of energy-saving devices that reduce consumption and lower environmental impact. In addition, PASDO supports skills development by fostering training opportunities for technicians and community members to build local capacity in renewable energy systems. By encouraging clean energy use and strengthening local knowledge, this program contributes to sustainable development outcomes and supports community efforts to mitigate climate change and improve quality of life.
The Legal Assistance and Access to Justice (LAAJ) Program takes a holistic approach to addressing these critical issues by combining legal education, direct intervention, and infrastructure development. At the foundation of the program is public legal education, which equips communities with essential knowledge about their rights, responsibilities, and the legal avenues available to them. Through workshops, community outreach, seminars, and informational campaigns, the program ensures that individuals are empowered to prevent legal issues, make informed decisions, and navigate local legal systems effectively.
The Agricultural Processing, Value Addition & Farmer Support Program was developed to address these structural challenges by strengthening farmers’ capacity to move beyond subsistence agriculture toward more profitable, sustainable, and resilient livelihoods. Under this program, PASDO supports the construction and equipping of agricultural processing centers that enable farmers to transform raw produce into higher-value products. These include facilities such as mango juice processing units, tomato paste production centers, palm fruit mills, grain processing units, and other community-based agro-processing hubs. By enabling local processing, farmers are able to extend shelf life, reduce waste, stabilize prices, and access broader markets.
Due to limited staffing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are not able to concurrently run some programs and have therefore temporarily suspended them (and removed them here). They include the Information, Leadership and Skill literacy (ILS) Project , the Sustainable Aquaculture Supply in West and Central Africa (SASWeCA) Project, the Learn Chinese Project (LCP) and others. We’d appreciate responding to service inquires on them only after they are restored.