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Health
Community health education, maternal and child health, nutrition, disease prevention, mental health awareness, water, sanitation and hygiene.
Four pillars. One purpose.
Strong people build strong communities.
We connect health, education, environmental action and people development to create practical, lasting change with communities.
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Health
Healthier lives through awareness, prevention and community care.
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Education
Knowledge and skills that open paths to opportunity.
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Environment
Responsible action for cleaner, safer communities.
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People Development
Confidence, leadership and livelihoods that endure.
Development is strongest when people are healthy, educated, empowered and able to live in a safe, sustainable environment.
Who we are
Development built around people
Pillar Social Development Organization (PSDO) is a non-profit organization working to improve community well-being through practical, inclusive and sustainable initiatives.
Our integrated approach recognizes that health, learning, the environment and opportunity are deeply connected. We listen to communities, value local knowledge and work alongside partners to create solutions people can shape and sustain.
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Education
Learning access, literacy, digital skills, support for vulnerable learners, vocational development and stronger capacity for teachers and communities.
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Environment
Environmental education, tree planting, waste management, conservation and community action that supports cleaner, safer surroundings.
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People Development
Youth and women’s empowerment, leadership, livelihoods, entrepreneurship, employability and community resilience.
Projects & updates
Our work in the community
Stories, activities and progress from across PSDO’s programs.
May 31, 2023
Baki: “Pillar’s DRAAP Project restores hope for drought-affected families”
In Baki, Awdal, DRAAP rehabilitation started late but was finished: the berkad holds water again, rebuilt by the village's own labourers.
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May 24, 2023
Harada: A Wage Earned, a Berkad Restored
In Harada, Togdheer, a 60-year-old father helped rebuild his village berkad through DRAAP Cash-for-Work and now helps maintain it.
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November 5, 2021
PSDO Launches DRAAP for Drought-Hit Families in Togdheer and Awdal
PSDO's DRAAP project brings cash and water repairs to five drought-hit villages in Togdheer and Awdal, Somaliland.
Read more →Our vision
A healthy, educated, empowered and sustainable society.
One where every person has the opportunity to live a dignified and productive life.
Our mission
Turn shared priorities into sustainable progress.
We improve well-being and opportunity through inclusive programs, stronger local capacity and meaningful partnerships.
How we work
Local insight. Practical action. Shared ownership.
We measure success not only by what is delivered, but by what communities can continue, adapt and strengthen.
Listen first
Community priorities and local knowledge guide program design.
Include everyone
Women, youth and underserved groups have meaningful opportunities to participate.
Build capacity
Skills, leadership and local systems help progress continue beyond a project.
Learn and adapt
Evidence, experience and community feedback improve our work.
Partnership & collaboration
Let’s build stronger foundations together.
PSDO welcomes collaboration with communities, public institutions, civil society, development partners, donors, professional bodies and responsible private-sector partners.
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