SSDO Pakistan

Honored to welcome Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, to SSDO Headquarters in Islamabad as we celebrate 10 years of impact and service.
The Governor appreciated SSDO’s contributions to strengthening Parliamentary Democracy, Institutional Strengthening, Human Trafficking, Counter-Terrorism (CT), Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) efforts across Pakistan, and emphasized the importance of collective action for sustainable peace and security.
Thank you for your support and encouragement as we continue working towards a safer and more resilient Pakistan.

SSDO at 10: Welcoming Faisal Karim Kundi to the Head Office in Islamabad Honored to welcome Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kun...

Honored to welcome Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, to SSDO Head Office in Islamabad on the occasion of SSDO’s 10th Anniversary.

The visit highlighted the importance of collective action in strengthening Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism, terrorist financing, and violent extremism. The Governor appreciated SSDO’s decade-long contributions to research, policy dialogue, institutional capacity building, and stakeholder engagement in the areas of CT, CFT, and CVE.

Together, we remain committed to promoting peace, resilience, inclusion, and stronger institutions for a safer and more prosperous Pakistan.

Honoured to host Sarah Ahmad, Chairperson of the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau and Member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab, at the head office of the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) in Islamabad.

During the visit, Syed Kausar Abbas, Executive Director SSDO and Member of the Board of Governors of the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, briefed her on SSDO’s ongoing initiatives and program areas focused on child protection in Punjab. The discussion highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration to promote child rights, improve protection mechanisms, and ensure a safer future for children across the province.

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International Conference on Lifestyle Challenges and Strategies for Health, Gender, and Climate Sustainability successfully organized by Institute of Social and Cultural Studies (ISCS) and Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) in collaboration with Universitas Airlangga, Universitas Sumatera Utara, and World University Association for Community Development (WUACD).

The conference brought together renowned scholars, policymakers, researchers, parliamentarians, practitioners, and international delegates from across the globe to discuss pressing challenges related to climate change, public health, gender equality, and sustainable development.

Insightful panel discussions and academic sessions highlighted the importance of international collaboration, climate justice, sustainable lifestyles, environmental governance, and evidence-based policymaking for a resilient future. 🌱🤝

We are grateful to all distinguished speakers, delegates, academic partners, and participants for making this conference a meaningful platform for dialogue, research, and collective action toward a sustainable and inclusive world.

A community awareness session on uneven climate change impact and Environmental Justice and Rights particularly for marginalized sections of society particularly women, transgender and religious minorities was organized by Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) at Multan. Speakers highlighted the link between environmental justice, public health, clean water, and women’s rights. More than 50 women from Christian and Muslim communities participated and pledged to promote environmental awareness and a healthier future.

Strengthening Parliamentary Engagement for a Safer, Inclusive, and Resilient Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Sustainable Social Development Organization signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to enhance collaboration on counter terrorism, counter terrorist financing, transnational organized crimes, countering violent extremism, nutrition governance, migration governance, rule of law and access to justice, environmental justice, youth development, women empowerment, and child rights through research, advocacy, and capacity building of parliamentarians and parliamentary committees.

The MoU was signed by Secretary Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Syed Wiqar Shah and Executive Director SSDO Syed Kausar Abbas in the presence of Honorable Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Babar Saleem Swati, and members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

A community awareness session on uneven climate change impact and Environmental Justice and Rights particularly for marginalized sections of society particularly women, transgender and religious minorities was organized by Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) at Multan. Speakers highlighted the link between environmental justice, public health, clean water, and women’s rights. Christian and Muslim communities participated and pledged to promote environmental awareness and a healthier future.

A community awareness session on uneven climate change impact and Environmental Justice and Rights particularly for marginalized sections of society particularly women, transgender and religious minorities was organized by Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) at Muzaffargarh. Speakers highlighted the link between environmental justice, public health, clean water, and women’s rights. Over 50 women from Christian and Muslim communities actively participated in the session and committed to promoting environmental awareness for a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable future.

An awareness session on “Migration: Risks, Choices and Regular Pathways” was successfully organized by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) in collaboration with C-SAM with youth participants in District Mandi Bahauddin.

The session focused on creating awareness among young people about the risks associated with irregular migration, informed decision-making, and safe & legal migration pathways. Around 60 participants actively attended and engaged in the discussion.

Together, we continue to empower youth through awareness, informed choices, and safer opportunities for the future.

A community awareness session on uneven climate change impact and Environmental Justice and Rights particularly for marginalized sections of society particularly women, transgender and religious minorities was organized by Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) at Dera Ghazi Khan. Speakers highlighted the link between environmental justice, public health, clean water, and women’s rights. Over 50 women from Christian and Muslim communities actively participated in the session and committed to promoting environmental awareness for a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable future.