SSDO Pakistan

SSDO has zero tolerance policy against harrassment of women, children & transgenders. We ensure equal opportunities for all without any discrimination across gender, ethnicity, religion & political affiliation.

Honored to welcome Senator Bushra Anjum Butt to the head office of Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) in Islamabad. Thank you @bushraanjumbutt for your valuable visit and support for our shared commitment to social development and community empowerment. @SSDOPakistan @SyedKausarAbbas

Anti-Beggary Awareness Walk organized by Lahore Traffic Police in collaboration with Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) at Liberty Chowk, Lahore, to raise awareness against organized beggary, human exploitation, and trafficking, while promoting dignity, rehabilitation, and social responsibility. A delegation of academia from Indonesia and Australia also participated in the awareness walk and attended a briefing session with CTO Lahore Syed Abdul Raheem Sherazi on initiatives undertaken by Lahore Traffic Police for environmental protection and smog control. The delegates appreciated the proactive measures taken by Lahore Traffic Police and the Government of Punjab for environmental protection and anti-beggary initiatives. #AntiBeggary #Lahore #SSDO #EnvironmentProtection #ClimateChange #HumanTrafficking #AwarenessCampaign #SocialResponsibility #LahoreTrafficPolice #Pakistan @ctplahore @commissionerlhr @OfficialDPRPP @GovtofPunjabPK @MaryamNSharif @Marriyum_A @USCGLahore @ukinpakistan @EPCCDpunjab @ClimateChangePK @UNFCCC @UNDP_Pakistan @giz_gmbh @UNICEF_Pakistan @cpwbpunjab

Anti-Beggary Awareness Walk organized by Lahore Traffic Police @ctplahore in collaboration with Sustainable Social Development Organization @SSDOPakistan at Liberty Chowk, Lahore, to raise awareness against organized beggary, human exploitation, and trafficking, while promoting dignity, rehabilitation, and social responsibility. #AntiBeggary #Lahore #SSDO #HumanTrafficking #AwarenessCampaign #SocialResponsibility #LahoreTrafficPolice #Pakistan @OfficialDPRPP @GovtofPunjabPK @MaryamNSharif @USCGLahore @ukinpakistan

Awareness Walk on Anti-Beggary and Anti-Human Trafficking organized by Lahore Traffic Police in collaboration with the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO). Chief Traffic Officer SSP Syed Abdul Raheem Sherazi emphasized that beggars should be linked with skills development institutions to help mainstream them into society with dignity and sustainable opportunities. He reaffirmed the commitment of Lahore Traffic Police to ensure that no individual is exploited in the name of beggary. The initiative highlighted the importance of collective efforts to combat human trafficking, organized begging, and exploitation while promoting rehabilitation and social inclusion. #AntiBeggary #StopHumanTrafficking #SSDO #LahorePolice #SocialInclusion #HumanRights #SkillsDevelopment

Awareness Walk on Anti-Beggary and Anti-Human Trafficking organized by Lahore Traffic Police in collaboration with the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO). Chief Traffic Officer SSP Syed Abdul Raheem Sherazi emphasized that beggars should be linked with skills development institutions to help mainstream them into society with dignity and sustainable opportunities. He reaffirmed the commitment of Lahore Traffic Police to ensure that no individual is exploited in the name of beggary. The initiative highlighted the importance of collective efforts to combat human trafficking, organized begging, and exploitation while promoting rehabilitation and social inclusion. #AntiBeggary #StopHumanTrafficking #SSDO #LahorePolice #SocialInclusion #HumanRights #SkillsDevelopment @ctplahore @OfficialDPRPP @MaryamNSharif @commissionerlhr @DCLahore @USCGLahore @usembislamabad @UNICEF_Pakistan @cpwbpunjab @GovtofPunjabPK

گداگروں کے خلاف جاری مہم کے حوالے سے سی ٹی او لاہور سید عبدالرحیم شیرازی نے غیر ملکی وفد کے ہمراہ لبرٹی میں میڈیا سے گفتگو کی #lahoretrafficpolice #awareness #IGPunjab #c42news

📍Jhelum | SSDO, in collaboration with C-SAM and IOM, organized an awareness seminar on “Migration: Risks, Choices & Regular Pathways.” The session brought together women from diverse professions to discuss safe and regular migration, informed decision-making, and the importance of protecting migrants’ rights. The seminar served as a platform to empower women with knowledge about the risks of irregular migration and the opportunities available through legal and safe migration pathways. #Migration #SafeMigration #WomenEmpowerment #SSDO #Jhelum

Team @SSDOPakistan held a productive meeting with MNA Syed Amna Batool, Focal Person for PM Youth Programme, to explore collaboration on youth development. Discussions focused on strengthening youth policies, safe migration, climate action, countering violent extremism, and addressing irregular migration & trafficking in persons. Both sides reaffirmed commitment to empowering youth for a sustainable Pakistan. #YouthDevelopment #CVE #SafeMigration #ClimateChange #PMYouthProgram @PMsYouthProgram @ranamashhood @AmnahBatool7 @SyedKausarAbbas @CMShehbaz

A historic step by the Punjab Assembly in passing the long-overdue Child Marriage Restraint Act. Appreciation to Chief Minister Punjab @MaryamNSharif and Chairperson Child Protection & Welfare Bureau @cpwbpunjab @SarahAhmad_CPWB, along with all honourable members of the Punjab Assembly, for this landmark achievement in safeguarding children’s rights in Punjab. #ChildRights #Punjab #EndChildMarriage #Legislation

The Department of History, University of Peshawar and NIPS, in collaboration with Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO), the Directorate of Youth Affairs, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Centre of Excellence for Countering Violent Extremism (KP CVE), successfully organized a 4-day Youth Convention on Countering Violent Extremism at the scenic Baragali Summer Camp, Nathiagali. The convention ran from April 10 to April 13, 2026. The event brought together 120 young participants from the Newly Merged Districts of KP, various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and other regions of Pakistan. The diverse representation aimed to foster inter-regional dialogue and build a shared understanding of peace and tolerance among youth from different socio-cultural backgrounds. The four-day program was carefully curated to include a mix of interactive learning sessions, exposure visits to sites of historical and cultural significance, structured group work, policy debates, and open discussions. These activities were designed to equip participants with critical thinking skills, promote civic engagement, and challenge extremist narratives through dialogue and education. Officials and representatives from the Department of Youth Affairs, KP, actively participated in the proceedings and engaged with the youth during multiple sessions. #YouthForPeace #CVE #PakistanYouth #KPYouth #PeaceBuilding #EndExtremism

SSDO organized the “She Leads – Experience Sharing & Project Closing Ceremony” in Hafizabad on 18 April 2026. The event brought together over 100 participants, including women leaders and male allies, representatives from district government departments, and local stakeholders associated with the SHE Leads Women Leadership Program. Participants reflected on their journey, shared personal experiences, and highlighted key achievements. The event served as a platform to celebrate collective progress in empowering community women leaders and strengthening inclusive leadership at the grassroots level. #SheLeads #WomenLeadership #EmpowerWomen #GenderEquality #CommunityLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #GrassrootsChange #SSDO #Hafizabad #WomenEmpowerment #MaleAllies #SocialImpact

The Sustainable Social Development Organization @SSDOPakistan hosted a meeting of the Working Group on Anti-Human Trafficking and Smuggling on April 14, 2026, at its office in Islamabad. The meeting brought together key representatives from the UNODC Pakistan, IOM Pakistan, ICMPD Pakistan, UNHCR Pakistan and IRARA Pakistan. The discussion focused on strengthening coordination, enhancing policy responses, and advancing collective efforts to combat human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants in Pakistan. #AntiHumanTrafficking #HumanTrafficking #SmugglingOfMigrants #Migration #Pakistan #Collaboration #SSDO #UNODC #IOM #ICMPD #ILO #UNHCR #IRARA @UNODCPakistan @IOM_Pakistan @UNHCRPakistan @ICMPD_THB @FIA_Agency @MOIPakistan @MohsinnaqviC42 @ChSalikHussain

Strengthening the Path to Gender Justice in Pakistan 🇵🇰 National Commission on the Status of Women, Islamabad has formalized a strategic partnership with the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) through the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI), reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing women’s rights and #genderequality. This collaboration marks a significant step toward: ✔️ Evidence-based policy and legal reform ✔️ Strengthened institutional accountability ✔️ Enhanced access to justice and protection mechanisms ✔️ Survivor-centered and inclusive engagement The LOI was signed between Chairperson NCSW Ms. Noureen Bano Lehri and Executive Director SSDO Syed Kausar Abbas Chairperson Noureen Bano Lehri underscored that sustainable progress in gender equality requires strong, evidence-driven partnerships that translate commitments into real impact. Secretary Humaira Zia Mufti highlighted the importance of technical collaboration, policy coherence, and stakeholder engagement in addressing systemic challenges faced by women, particularly those from marginalized communities. Together, NCSW and SSDO aim to drive meaningful, lasting change, ensuring that the rights, dignity, and protection of every woman are upheld. #NCSW #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment @ncswpk @mohrpakistan @unwomen_pak @UNDP_Pakistan @UNICEF_Pakistan @UNODCPakistan @UNFPAPakistan @usembislamabad @ukinpakistan

Training 02: Day 02 Location: Hafizabad Building on the momentum of Day 01 as we dive deeper into leadership development and community advocacy. We are proud to continue this session of reinforcing local leadership through #SheLeads. . . . #SSDO #WomenEmpowerment #hafizabad #Leadership #CommunityImpact

Male Allies Session Location: Sialkot Engaging men in leadership. Fostering inclusive communities. Breaking social barriers. Strengthening the role of male allies in supporting and promoting women-led initiatives through #SheLeads. . . . #SSDO #MaleAllies #Sialkot #CommunityLeadership #genderequality

Male Allies Session Location: Hafizabad Engaging men in leadership. Fostering inclusive communities. Breaking social barriers. Strengthening the role of male allies in supporting and promoting women-led initiatives through #SheLeads. . . . #SSDO #MaleAllies #Hafizabad #CommunityLeadership #genderequality

Training 02: Day 02 Location: Sialkot Building on the momentum of Day 01 as we dive deeper into leadership development and community advocacy. We are proud to continue this session of reinforcing local leadership through #SheLeads. . . . #SSDO #WomenEmpowerment #Sialkot #Leadership #CommunityImpact