People's Initiative Development Organization

PIDO's Background People's Initiative Development Organization (PIDO) was first founded under the name WUNDA "Western Upper Nile Development Action" in 2005 and legally registered in the year 2009. Due to nation-wide demand, the Organization expanded in its strategic objectives and geographical coverage in the Republic of South Sudan and beyond. 1.2 Mission Promote a culture of sound governance and expand socio-economic development. Thus PIDO is an agent for change, promotion of the culture for sound governance and soci-economic development. PIDO adopts community participatory approaches to mobilize and sensitize for gender equality for men and women in o... read more PIDO's Background People's Initiative Development Organization (PIDO) was first founded under the name WUNDA "Western Upper Nile Development Action" in 2005 and legally registered in the year 2009. Due to nation-wide demand, the Organization expanded in its strategic objectives and geographical coverage in the Republic of South Sudan and beyond. 1.2 Mission Promote a culture of sound governance and expand socio-economic development. Thus PIDO is an agent for change, promotion of the culture for sound governance and soci-economic development. PIDO adopts community participatory approaches to mobilize and sensitize for gender equality for men and women in order to part take in peace building and mediating conflict resolution. 1.3 Vision Stable, thriving, equal, democratic and inclusive culture for all society in South Sudan. PIDO's vision of gender equality, as a core value, aims at the elimination of discrimination against women and girls. PIDO intends to empower women to achieve equal partnership and benefits of development, human rights protection and to see stable thriving, democratic and inclusive South Sudan. 1.4 GOAL The restoration of human livelihood in the devastated regions. 1.5 Objectives The strategic objectives of PIDO are to: Promote peaceful civic actions as a response to the threats of war and human rights abuses; Support dialogue, nation building, and peace dissemination as the best strategy for conflict resolution among the people; Enhance democracy and good governance at local, state and national levels to ensure legitimacy of Governors and accountability to the governed Advocate for the promotion of human rights, democratic rights of vulnerable and disadvantage group in the society; Transform the country into a knowledge -based middle-income country, thereby reducing poverty, and health problems and build a united democratic nation ; and Partner with NGOs, interest groups and individuals with the common aim of seeking solutions to South Sudan's developmental and governance challenges. PIDO's Values We provide excellence and update services to the communities. We respect and nurture our staff by creating a safe, supportive work environment. 1.7 Motto Empowering Communities and Promoting Sustainable Development 1.8 Governance and Administrative Structures of PIDO In order to ensure that all the objectives and core values are met, PIDO has a robust organizational structure with clear chain of commands and decision-making organs as summarized below: 1.8.1 General Assembly The General Assembly has the broadest authority for the purpose of accomplishing the purpose and activities of the Organisation. The following decisions shall be exclusively taken by the General Assembly: Modifications to the Articles of Association; Appointment and exclusion of the Executive Director and, if applicable, the auditors; Approval of the Budget and the Annual Accounts; Discharge of the Executive director and, if applicable, the auditor; Voluntary dissolution of the Organisation; Exclusion of a Board Member; 1.8.2 Board of Director Under the Leadership of the Board Chair, the role of the Board is inter alia to lead the organization toward the desired performance and assure that it occurs. The Board's specific contributions are unique to its trusteeship role and necessary for proper governance and management.