DES is committed to addressing

Socio-cultural challenges in Pakistan, particularly in the Sindh province. The organization works tirelessly to uplift vulnerable and underprivileged sections of society

INTRODUCTION

Development & Empowerment Society (DES) is a non-governmental organization that was established in 2015

Our Impactful Journey

Empowering Communities.
Driving Development.
Shaping the Future

OUR BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Our achievements illustrate our unwavering commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and promoting sustainable development.

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FOUNDING

The genesis of the Development & Empowerment Society (DES) is rooted in a collective dream of a group of passionate, dynamic, and forward-thinking young professionals who were deeply engaged in the development sector. READ MORE

Focus & Operational

APPROACH

DES’s strategy has always been oriented towards capacity building and service delivery with a keen emphasis on marginalized and underprivileged sections of society. Unique to DES’s modus operandi is its dedication to community involvement. READ MORE

Mission

To empower the less-prioritized and marginalized communities/groups through education, awareness raising, capacity building and service delivery, and to help them through self-fulfilled approach to play a constructive role for development of society.

Vision

A self-developed, resilient and just society, free of all kinds of discriminations and human rights violations.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

Rights Education and Mobilization

DES is committed to empowering the deprived and underprivileged by instilling in them an understanding of basic human rights. Our objective is to channel their combined efforts.

Community-based Development

DES aims to enhance community resilience by enabling the formation and growth of local institutions. We support these institutions in spearheading welfare and development

Women's Socio-economic Empowerment

We implement women-centric programs, striving for the socio-economic advancement of women by promoting their active involvement in all development programs.

Welcome to DES Heart Earth

Welcome to our organizational profile, where our vision, goals, and collective passion to uplift underprivileged communities manifest.

As DES Pakistan, CEO, I'm proud of the lives we're changing in Sindh, Pakistan.

Our 2015 founding focused on sustainable development and empowerment for the most underprivileged. We focus on youth and women’s empowerment, gender rights, rural civil and political rights, and Pakistan’s unique socio-cultural issues. We inspire thousands with actionable programs that change lives.

Grassroots Action to End Child, Early & Forced Marriage (CEFM)

This impactful event is part of the Grassroots Action to End Child, Early and Forced Marriage (CEFM) — a joint initiative by Save the Children Pakistan. Program and Strengthening Participatory Organization – SPO, generously funded by the U.S. Department of State (USDOS).

The program is being implemented in collaboration with nine dedicated local partner organizations across Jacobabad and Khairpur districts, amplifying local leadership and ownership for sustainable change.