About Us

Introduction: PODA is a women right NGO working for the promotion and protection of human rights in rural areas of Pakistan by conducting evidence-based research, rights-based programming, and impact-oriented advocacy for a cohesive and democratic society. Our current programs include climate change education, women’s rights advocacy, and constitutional rights education.


Mission 


PODA’s mission is to facilitate the empowerment of rural women, youth and minorities through education, livelihood skills, legal literacy and human rights advocacy to build a democratic society.


Vision


PODA’s vision is a democratic society based on gender equity and economic justice where all people can enjoy their “Right to Development”. 

 

PODA Management Team

Sameena Nazir
Executive Director

Saleema Munir
Director Programs
Tahira Zahra
Finance Manager
Bakhtawar Bashir
Manager Admin/HR
Naheeda Abbasi
Manager, PODA Alliance for Rural Women Leadership (PARWL)

Program Department

Khawaja Zahid Nasim
Manager, Democracy & Human Rights Education Program
Nabeela Aslam
Project Manager
Reduce Early Marriages to Enhance Gender Equality
Parkha Khan
M & E Manager
Reduce Early Marriages to Enhance Gender Equality