National Humanitarian NGO • Partner to UN Agencies

Building Resilient Communities Across Pakistan

Since 2009, Peace and Development Organization (PADO) has partnered with UN bodies (UNICEF, WFP), bilateral agencies (KSrelief), and local communities to deliver life-saving relief and sustainable development.

Registered under Societies Act 1860
Independent Financial Audits
Over 2.4M Lives Assisted
KSrelief and PADO Food Relief Operations
Flagship InterventionActive
food security

Food Security Support Project - Pakistan

The Food Security Support Project is one of PADO's flagship humanitarian interventions, supporting vulnerable households through the provision of emergency food assistance in food-insecure and disaster-affected districts. Implemented in partnership with KSrelief, the project strengthens household food security while promoting dignity, transparency, and community participation throughout implementation.

Lead DonorKing Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief)
Beneficiaries40,000 Food Packages
16+Years of Service
100+Completed Projects
2.4M+Individuals Reached
60+Districts Nationwide
20+UN & Global Partners
Institutional Trust

Strategic Donors & International Partners

PADO collaborates with international bilateral agencies, United Nations bodies, and national disaster authorities to implement high-impact, transparent interventions.

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UNICEF

United Nations Agency
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World Food Programme

United Nations Agency
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KSrelief

Bilateral Humanitarian Agency
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UNOCHA

United Nations Body
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Helping Hand (HHRD)

International NGO
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PDMA / NDMA

Government Authority
Non-Governmental OrganizationEST. 2009

Accountable Humanitarian Action.

Operating with zero tolerance for discrimination, upholding Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), and delivering emergency and recovery programs across fragile regions.

Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860
PCP (Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy) Certified
FBR Tax-Exempt Status Under Section 2(36)
Institutional Profile

Rooted in Communities. Dedicated to Resilience.

Peace and Development Organization (PADO) is a national humanitarian and development organization established in 2009. For over fifteen years, PADO has implemented integrated initiatives in food security, livelihoods, water and sanitation (WASH), disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate adaptation, and inclusive education.

PADO maintains a permanent headquarters in Peshawar and field coordination offices throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, and Punjab, ensuring rapid emergency mobilization within hours of a crisis.

Operational Footprint

Interactive Provincial Footprint

Explore our verified operational presence, field offices, and active humanitarian programs across Pakistan.

Central Field Master Base
National Secretariat (HQ)
Operational Field Desks
BALOCHISTAN8 Operational DistrictsSINDHFlood Response & WASHPUNJAB12 Districts CoveredKHYBERPAKHTUNKHWAPrimary Operational BaseGILGIT-BALTISTANDRR & Food SecurityAJKJAMMU & KASHMIR(Disputed Territory)ISLAMABAD (HQ)D.I. KHAN (FIELD HUB)Tank / WaziristanPeshawarQuettaKarachi

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Primary Operational TerritoryActive Interventions

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)

Coverage Footprint36 Districts
Interventions45 Completed, 12 Active
Primary Technical Sectors
Food Security, Livelihoods Restoration, WASH, DRR, Protection
Central Operations Hub: D.I. Khan Master Warehouse
Full compliance & third-party verified monitoring
Explore Interventions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Technical Expertise

12 Core Humanitarian & Development Sectors

PADO integrates emergency life-saving relief with long-term climate-resilient development to secure vulnerable livelihoods across Pakistan.

Food Security & Nutrition

Delivering urgent food assistance, kitchen gardening support, and community nutrition interventions to food-insecure households.

Livelihoods & Enterprise

Restoring rural livelihoods through conditional cash transfers, vocational toolkits, and micro-enterprise development.

Agriculture & Livestock

Supplying milking goats, veterinary kits, drought-resilient seeds, and irrigation channels to farming communities.

WASH & Clean Water

Constructing solar-powered clean water supply schemes, community latrines, and hygiene awareness campaigns.

Disaster Risk Reduction

Forming village disaster management committees, building flood protective walls, and establishing early warning networks.

Climate Adaptation

Leading community reforestation, slope stabilization, clean energy solutions, and watershed conservation initiatives.

Emergency Relief Response

Deploying immediate lifesaving non-food items (NFI), emergency tents, and clean water during monsoons and disasters.

Inclusive Education

Rehabilitating flood-damaged schools, providing gender-segregated WASH facilities, and supplying classroom learning kits.

Community Health

Facilitating medical camps, mother-and-child healthcare outreach, and preventive nutrition for marginalized groups.

Protection & Inclusion

Establishing safe spaces, preventing gender-based violence, and ensuring equal humanitarian access for persons with disabilities.

Institutional Governance

Strengthening community organizations, local government coordination, and citizen participatory oversight.

Early Recovery & Shelter

Facilitating community-led reconstruction, resilient shelter rehabilitation, and sustainable economic re-integration.

Documentary & Field Video Records

Frontline Operations in Motion

Witness how PADO's field teams, in partnership with KSrelief and international agencies, deliver relief and restore sustainable rural livelihoods.

Milch Cow Beneficiary Testimonial
1m 44s • Testimonial

Livelihood Transformation: Milch Cow Beneficiary

Direct field testimony from a rural female beneficiary detailing how the provision of a milking cow restored household nutrition and steady income.

National TV News Broadcast
0m 46s • News Broadcast

National TV Broadcast: KSrelief Humanitarian Distribution

National news report highlighting the joint relief operations between the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) and PADO.

Aerial Drone Survey
0m 46s • Drone Survey

Aerial Drone Dispatch: Field Livestock Operations

4K DJI drone inspection of the community cattle distribution grounds, showcasing transparent registration, veterinary inspection, and handover.

Field Deliverables

Active Humanitarian Projects

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Community Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
drr
current

Community Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Strengthening local capacities through preparedness planning, community awareness, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction initiatives.

Norwegian Church Aid (NCA)Details
Economic Empowerment through Livestock Provision
livelihoods
current

Economic Empowerment through Livestock Provision

Supporting vulnerable rural households through livestock distribution, veterinary support, and livelihood restoration to improve household income, nutrition, and resilience.

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief)Details
Emergency Response & Early Recovery for Flood-Affected Areas
emergency
completed

Emergency Response & Early Recovery for Flood-Affected Areas

Providing rapid humanitarian assistance during floods, earthquakes, displacement, and other emergencies while supporting early recovery and resilient reconstruction.

UNOCHA / Pakistan Humanitarian Pool FundDetails
Food Security Support Project - Pakistan
food security
completed

Food Security Support Project - Pakistan

The Food Security Support Project is one of PADO's flagship humanitarian interventions, supporting vulnerable households through the provision of emergency food assistance in food-insecure and disaster-affected districts. Implemented in partnership with KSrelief, the project strengthens household food security while promoting dignity, transparency, and community participation throughout implementation.

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief)Details
Community Voices

Stories of Hope & Resilience

Behind every project statistic are real families rebuilding their livelihoods, access to clean drinking water, and safe learning environments.

Livelihood Restoration Through Livestock Support
livelihoods
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Livelihood Restoration Through Livestock Support

Supporting vulnerable households through livestock provision, veterinary care, and improved income opportunities to foster resilience.

"Getting these milking goats has changed everything. Now my kids have milk, and I have a steady source of income to support their schooling."

Rebuilding Hope Through Food Security
food security
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rebuilding Hope Through Food Security

When rising food prices and recurring climate shocks affected vulnerable households in northern Pakistan, many families struggled to meet their daily nutritional needs. Through the Food Security Support Project, families received essential food assistance.

"The support we received helped our family overcome a very difficult period. Today, we have greater confidence in our future."

Safe Water, Healthier Communities
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Safe Water, Healthier Communities

Improved access to clean drinking water and sanitation has transformed daily life for rural communities, significantly reducing health risks.

"We used to walk for hours to fetch dirty water. Now, the tap is in our village, and our children are healthy and happy."

Verified Field Photography

Frontline Field Operations Archive

Photographic documentation and verified field records across our flagship humanitarian and development interventions.