• Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives!

    For rights, for justice, for all.

  • Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives!

    For rights, for justice, for all.

  • Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives!

    For rights, for justice, for all.

Our Partners

Our Vision

A just, inclusive, and resilient society where systemic barriers are dismantled, ensuring equal opportunities, social cohesion, and sustainable development for all.


We envision a future where marginalized communities—especially women and youth—are empowered, institutions uphold equity and justice, and every individual thrives, contributes, and shapes a more harmonious world.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable society by:

  • Empowering marginalized communities, particularly women and youth.

  • Advancing human rights, gender equality, and social justice.

  • Promoting democratic governance and civic engagement.

  • Enhancing access to education, skills training, and economic opportunities.

  • Improving health services, including Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR).

  • Building climate resilience and leveraging technology for development.

Through a rights-based, participatory approach, we strive for systemic change to ensure dignity, equality, and sustainability for all.

Our Objectives

  • Human Rights: Advocate for universal human rights.

  • Development Justice: Promote fairness, feminist perspectives, and equity in development.

  • SDGs Implementation: Raise awareness and advocate for Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Indigenous Community Rights: Protect and uplift indigenous communities.

  • Education: Support enrollment and enhance educational standards.

  • Health: Promote SRHR awareness and services.

  • Youth Empowerment: Foster motivation, entrepreneurship, and resource mobilization.

  • Civic & Political Education: Encourage democratic participation.

  • Service Provision: Develop ICT-based advocacy tools.

  • ICT for Development: Utilize technology for social progress.

  • Women’s Rights & Gender Equality: Advocate for inclusive, gender-equal practices.

  • Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding: Support community-led peace efforts.

  • Democracy Advocacy: Strengthen democratic institutions.

  • Social Audit & Research: Analyze root causes of social issues.

  • Poverty Reduction: Implement income-generating initiatives for women and youth.

Our Programs

We contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through:

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Climate Change Action

02

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights

03

Socio-Political Education & Advocacy

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Life Skills Development

Projects & Initiatives

National FLTP Programme (2019)

National Feminist Legal Training and Practice

Supported by: APWLD – Asia Pacific Women Law & Development

Equip participants to challenge discriminatory laws against women.

Promote feminist legal practices at local, national, and sub-regional levels.

Foster a network of feminist legal professionals across South Asia.

WORTH Initiative: Media Molds (2019–2021)

Women, SRHR & Climate Change Project

Supported by: ARROW & DFPA

Empower young journalists to link climate change and SRHR through media.

Create impactful stories leading to policy review by PDMA with a gender-sensitive lens.

Rain Flood Relief & Rehabilitation (2022–2023)

SPO Humanitarian Response

Supported by: ARROW, WFA, Global Green Fund

Provided essential relief including SRHR services during the 2022 floods.

Mobilized youth for advocacy on climate change and gender issues.

Political Education Program (2023–2025)

Strengthening Marginalized Women’s & Trans Voices

Supported by: Women Fund Asia

Enhanced political participation for women and transgender individuals.

Engaged over 1,000 participants through training and policy dialogues in Sindh.

Created inclusive platforms for decision-making.

Empowerment of Indigenous Women (2023–2025)

Inclusion in Development & Politics

Supported by: FEMI – AYNI International Fund

Promoted social, economic, and political empowerment of indigenous women.

Advocated for recognition of their human and transnational rights across Sindh.

Clean Green Community Initiative

Climate Resilience & Sustainable Rebuilding

Strengthened disaster resilience and promoted eco-friendly infrastructure.

Launched reforestation, waste management, and urban greening projects.

Empowered women and youth as climate leaders.

SPO (Shelter Participatory Organization) is a non-profit working to empower marginalized communities, particularly women and youth, by promoting human rights, gender equality, social justice, climate resilience, and democratic participation.

Our programs are designed for marginalized and underrepresented groups, including women, youth, indigenous communities, and transgender individuals, aiming to build their capacity, voice, and participation in social and political processes.

You can support SPO by volunteering your time, donating to our causes, partnering with us for projects, or participating in our advocacy and awareness campaigns. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.

SPO operates primarily across various districts in Sindh province, Pakistan, but also engages in broader South Asian initiatives, particularly those that address gender equality, climate change, and social justice.

Our work centers on women and youth empowerment, human rights advocacy, climate change action, access to education and health (including SRHR), and promoting democratic governance and civic participation.

 

You can reach us at shelter.participatory.org@gmail.com or through the Contact Us page on our website. We welcome partnerships, media inquiries, and support from individuals and organizations aligned with our mission.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’re here to help.

Phone

+92 300 0000000

Email

shelter.participatory.org@gmail.com

Be the Change Your Community Needs

Join hands with us to empower voices, protect rights, and build a just future for all.