INTRODUCTION:
OHD (Organization for Human Development) is a non-profit, nongovernmental, non-political and development oriented organization registered with the Social Welfare Department, Government of KPK (under Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies Registration & Control Ordinance 1961). OHD is established in June 2011 by a group of dynamic professional, volunteers with different educational, geogr
aphic, ethnic, cultural, social, ideological and religious backgrounds collectively working together for an initiative towards change. The Head office of the organization is based in Mardan and the organization has presence throughout KPK. Moreover, OHD is planning to establish its country Headquarter there with a regional setup in KPK and other provinces. OHD is autonomous and governed by their respective managing committees, which are the principal policy-making and executive organs. OHD aims primarily at serving humanity irrespective of their age, s*x, race, nationality, membership to a particular social/political group and/or any other affiliation or segmentation thereby fostering a society that respects human rights above all and treats all individuals with respect, dignity and equality as postulated in the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948). The organization has a strong conviction in human rights and intends to develop the youth of the country thereby fostering or striving hard for a better Pakistan. Vision:
“To become a dynamic organization that safeguards the human rights and promotes sustainable development and work for the economic uplift of the people of the society”. To develop human resources by encouraging and enhancing existing skills needed for such human resource development.
2. To work progressively for providing and promoting Education in the country.
3. To promote community health and development through the implementation of integrated, community based projects including the installation of sanitation facilities, improvement of water supplies and other health/hygiene disciplines.
4. To protect the fundamental human rights of the people with especial focus on women, children, adolescents and the youth.
5. To work for raising awareness of the masses on issues related to human rights through effective advocacy
6. To support, assist or be in any way helpful to an individual or a group of people who are intending to start a business, trade or commercial activities in any way, which is in the mandate of the organization or approved by the board of directors.
7. To engage in any other development and capacity building activities which are conducive to the uplift of the poorest and neglected sectors of the society.
8. Values:
Transparency
Accountability
Efficiency
Effectiveness
Trust
Creativity
Commitment
Moral values
Gender values
Human rights
Working Methodology:
OHD gives priority to Developmental works through collective participation. OHD believes that bringing the marginalized groups in development is possible only through their direct involvement in the process. So the development activities for the target groups must be implemented by themselves. For this, the organization plays the role of facilitator to create an appropriate environment and opportunities for such communities. While playing this role, the organization strives for collective efforts by maintaining mutual understanding and coordination with like-minded organisations having similar objectives. Nevertheless, OHD works to achieve its goals and objectives by mainstreaming the marginalised groups, including Pakistani youth, in its endeavours in order to bring about development for them under the auspices of human rights humanitarian affairs interventions. This is done on different levels including advocating for their rights through advocacy and lobbying with government and non-governmental organisations, aspiring for positive policy change and formulation at policy making levels, project and programme implementation, awareness raising through different channels including seminars, workshops, publications and media mobilisation etc. The organisation, before implementing any programme, facilitates the target groups through community participation and involvement in the situation study, analysis and planning process. Similarly, the organization makes efforts to help the communities and target groups in their development and welfare by closely working together with the responsible authorities, NGOs, and DAs etc. The organization has the following specific working approaches:
• Development works for the target groups to be carried out with the involvement of communities themselves .
• Development through coordination, collective efforts and networking.
• Right-based advocacy and relative lobbying.
• Adoption of new working approaches based on situational study and analysis .
• Arranging seminars, walks, and peace dialogues/debates to bring peace and harmony in the target areas. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE:
• The board of directors (B.O.D) of OHD is the strategic apex of the organization. The roles and functions of B.O.D have been explicitly defined in the constitution of the organization.
• The organization is headed by a full time Executive director who is the chief executive and fully responsible for financial, technical, personnel, operational matters and entire administration of OHD and shall report to the B.O.D.
• OHD is a gender sensitive organization; therefore all positions are open for men and women.
• OHD operates in a decentralized manner and therefore, all its projects, programs and activities shall be functioning in accordance with the staff manual as well as the terms and conditions agreed upon by OHD with the Sponsors / Donors, in the project documents and contract agreements. SECTOR OF INTEREST:
The OHD aims are to concentrate for the socio/economic infrastructure of the local communities and strengthening institutional capacity of community organizations. The geographical focus of OHD interventions is long-drawn-out across KPK with special concentration to tribal areas. The major interventions of the organization include various sectors together with Social Mobilization at the grass root level. In serving humanity and developing the masses including the youth of Pakistan, OHD aims and focuses at working within the following sectors. The following list is not exhaustive but it reflects the core sector-oriented approach of OHD. Making collective efforts for brotherhood and peace in the society. Bringing people together for peace overall. Child welfare, Child Rights/Labour. Youth welfare. Women’s welfare. Including Employment/Income Generation. Health, Nutrition, Preventive Health Strategies, family planning and Population Welfare. Welfare of the physically and mentally challenged individuals. Recreational programs intended to keep people away from anti-social activities. Social education, education of adults aimed at developing sense of civic responsibility. Welfare and rehabilitation of released prisoners. Welfare and rehabilitation of patients. Training in social work, Capacity Building/Financing. Co-ordination of and with social welfare agencies. Agriculture & Livestock. Micro Enterprise Development. Community development, rural and urban, which shall include water & sanitation, and any other development programs for the welfare of community. Gender and development , humanitarian relief
Education for all. Seeking to develop e structures which enable the active involvement of people from disadvantages of groups and particular people from minority’s ethnic group. OHD seeks to distinguish itself by providing the most possible flexibility and reliability in sectors; listed above. The organisation’s broad vision and network enables clients to benefit from an effective service delivery tailored to their individual needs and time requirements. Technical expert/professional:
1). Mr.Uzair Masid
MBA (Finance) IMS. Assistant Director Quality Enhancement Department university of Peshawar.
3 year experience in project planning and management also teaching project management in IMSTUDIES department.
2 year experience in planning and development department university of Peshawar.
4year experience in project management
Expertise: Project Management
Contact: 03349210429
Email: [email protected]
2). Mr.Qamruz Zaman
PHD Statistics
Associate Professor in Statistics Department University of Peshawar.
17 Year Experience in Research Work and Publications. Expertise: Research Design, Data Collection, Research analysis. Contact: 03459403889
Email:[email protected]
3). Amir khan
M.Phil political science. Lecturer political science department.
5 year experience in Teaching. Expertise: Politics and Economy of Pakistan
Contact: 03339182892
4). Mr.Asfandyar khan
MPA Specialization in Project Implementation, Management and Public Administration,
04 year Experience in Humanitarian Sector. Contact: 03339028778
Email:[email protected]
5). Majid Khan
Master in Political Science
Master in Pakistan Studies
4 Year Experience in Humanitarian Sector
2 Year Experience in Research Design, Data Collection, Analysis
6). Abid Swati
MA Developmental Studies
6 year experience in humanitarian sector
Expertise: Monitoring and Evaluation
Contact: 03455173701
Email: [email protected]
Volunteers:
I. Fazlakbar
BA sociology Abdul wali khan university Mardan
II. Nadeem khan
MSc computer science university of Peshawar. Noor Ullah
B.Sc civil Engineering UET Peshawar
IV. Fazl Ahad
BA Law Political science
V. Gul Alam Khan
BA Civics
VI. Rafiq khan
BA Law political science
VII. Khalid Khan
M.Sc Physics
VIII. Sawar Khan
BA sociology
IX. Ijaz Ahmad
DAE /FA
X. Shams-ul-Qamar
FA
