Dedicated to Humanity, Grounded in Community
Peace and Development Organization (PADO) is a national non-profit humanitarian and development entity serving disaster-affected and underserved communities across Pakistan since 2009.
Who We Are & What Drives Us
Peace and Development Organization (PADO) is a national, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian and development organization. Established in 2009, PADO was founded by seasoned development professionals in response to complex humanitarian challenges and recurrent natural disasters in Pakistan. We are officially registered with the Government of Pakistan under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.
PADO designs and executes integrated interventions bridging immediate life-saving disaster relief (floods, earthquakes, conflict displacement) with multi-year sustainable development programmes. Working collaboratively with bilateral partners, United Nations bodies (UNICEF, WFP, UNOCHA), international humanitarian agencies (KSrelief, Helping Hand), and federal/provincial disaster authorities (NDMA, PDMA), PADO ensures high accountability, verifiable impact, and strict adherence to international humanitarian standards.
Our Mission
To reduce vulnerability, strengthen disaster resilience, and advance socioeconomic wellbeing among underserved and crisis-affected populations through inclusive, community-driven humanitarian and sustainable development initiatives.
Our Vision
A resilient, self-reliant, and equitable society where vulnerable communities have sustained access to food security, clean water, healthcare, dignified livelihoods, and the capacity to withstand climate and economic shocks.
Official Statutory Insignia — Registered 2009
Statutory Accreditations
Legal registration & oversight compliance
- Registration Act
- Societies Act 1860
- Registration No.
- 4972/5/5472
- Year Established
- 2009
- PCP Certification
- Certified / Active
- EAD MoU Status
- Approved
- National Tax No. (NTN)
- Available on request
Safeguarding Standards
Zero-Tolerance Policy
PADO strictly enforces zero tolerance against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH), fraud, and child endangerment. We conform to the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) on Quality and Accountability.
Confidential Whistleblower Desk
Kashif Zia
Executive Director
Peace and Development Organization (PADO)
Executive Director's Message
At Peace and Development Organization (PADO), we believe that sustainable development begins with empowered communities, equal opportunities, and collective action. Since our establishment in 2009, PADO has remained committed to improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalized communities by promoting peace, dignity, resilience, and inclusive development.
Our work focuses on key development and humanitarian sectors, including Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), education, gender based violence prevention, food security, livelihoods, and emergency response. Through community engagement, strategic partnerships, and locally driven initiatives, we strive to address the challenges faced by underserved populations and create lasting, positive change. We recognize that meaningful and sustainable development requires collaboration among communities, government institutions, civil society organizations, donors, and humanitarian partners. Therefore, PADO continues to strengthen partnerships, promote accountability and transparency, and ensure that our interventions respond to the actual needs and priorities of the communities we serve.
I sincerely appreciate the continued trust, support, and collaboration of our donors, partners, government institutions, dedicated team members, and community representatives. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and build a better future for generations to come.
Our Institutional Values
The non-negotiable principles guiding our field teams, project steering committees, and executive directors every day.
Accountability & Transparency
We hold ourselves strictly accountable to donors, partner agencies, and rights-holders. We enforce third-party financial audits, open procurement, and community grievance feedback loops.
Neutrality & Non-Discrimination
We serve vulnerable communities strictly on the basis of humanitarian need, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation, in full adherence to the Do No Harm principle.
Community Ownership
Sustainable change requires local agency. We build and mobilize Village Development Committees (VDCs) and Water Management Committees to operate and safeguard community assets.
Disaster Resilience Focus
Beyond immediate relief, we build long-term disaster preparedness into every project, equipping communities to withstand recurring climate shocks, flash floods, and food insecurity.
16 Years of Dedicated Service
Key milestones marking our institutional journey from local emergency responders to a trusted national partner for UN and bilateral donors.
Organization Established
Founded by dedicated humanitarian practitioners and officially registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.
Mega Floods Response
Mobilized emergency life-saving food, shelter, and WASH assistance across devastated districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.
UN Strategic Partnerships
Accredited and partnered with United Nations agencies including UNICEF and WFP for continuous multi-district nutrition and relief programmes.
Catastrophic Floods Mobilization
Delivered food assistance, clean drinking water, and livestock feed packages reaching over 200,000 affected beneficiaries across KP, Sindh, and Balochistan.
Climate Resilience & Expansion
Pioneering solar-powered community water infrastructure, climate-smart agriculture, and emergency resilience across 60+ districts nationwide.
Governance & Compliance Documents
In line with our commitment to transparency, our institutional certifications, audits, and strategic frameworks are available for official review.
Organizational Capacity Statement
Latest institutional profile detailing technical sectors, staff capacity, emergency roster, and target geographies.
Strategic Plan 2020-2025
Multi-year programmatic roadmap outlining strategic objectives, climate-smart goals, and implementation methodologies.
Societies Act Registration Certificate
Official statutory registration certificate under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 (Registration No. 4972/5/5472).
Annual Audited Financial Statements
Independent external chartered accountant audit report summarizing program expenditures, donor compliance, and balance sheet.