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PEACE ACTION SOCIETY ORGANIZATION FOR SOMALIA (PASOS)

PROFILE

MAY 2011

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PROFILE 1. WHO WE ARE Peace Action Society Organization for Somalia (PASOS) is a national Non- Governmental and profit-making organization, established by civil society groups on January 1st, 1997. The organization is dedicated to advocacy on Human rights, democracy, peace and conflict resolution and protecting the rights of the vulnerable in society. The organization is also involved in emergency relief as well as rehabilitation and development activities for the vulnerable Somali Community. 2. OUR IDENTITY VISION Our vision is for a self-sufficient and sustainable Somalia. MISSION To empower vulnerable and the underprivileged communities to bring about sustainable development and positive social transformation based on the respect of human dignity. OUR PRINCIPLES Our guiding principles are; (a) Respect: We believe in the dignity and potential of the communities, partners, staff and

other like minded stakeholders to contribute to development and respect others’ views. (b) Commitment: We’re dedicated to offer quality service to the communities with whom

we work with a view to make better their living conditions. (c) Excellence: We consecutively challenge ourselves to the highest levels of performance

while encouraging learning with a view to achieving greater results of our interventions. (d) Gender sensitivity: We’re committed to ensuring gender parity, equity and actively

engaging in efforts towards women empowerment. (e) Integrity and credibility: We strive at being honest and trustworthy in whatever we do

and say and accept responsibilities for our collective and individual actions. (f) Accountability and Transparency: PASOS believes in being open and responsible to its

stakeholders about its actions. We pursue a policy of zero tolerance to corruption.

OUR VALUES Our values are based on; (a) Integrity, transparency and accountability to the people we serve (b) Equity and Justice for all

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3. OUR NETWORK PASOS is a member of Somali Support Secretariat (SSS) and cluster member of Agriculture/Livelihoods, Health, Nutrition, Protection and WASH and Sector member of Governance, Food Security (FSEDSC) and a working group member of Agriculture, Gender Based Violence, HIV/AIDS, Gender and Human Rights, Somali Human Rights Defenders Network (SOHRIDEN), Consortium for Southern Somalia NGOs (COSSONGOS) and Child Protection Network in Banadir (CPN). PASOS is a member of South Central Aids Commission (SCAC), and Coalition for Peace in Africa (COPA). PASOS is registered with the Ministry of Interior Affairs of the Transitional Federal Government, Ministry of Agriculture and other regional administration such as Banadir Regional Administration, Gedo Regional Administration, Lower Shabelle regional Administration, Galgadud Regional Administration. 4. OUR PARTNERS

PASOS received financial, food and non food items support from FAO, UNOCHA, UNICEF – Child Protection, Diaspora community, Somali Business community and other NGOs to respond the needs of the vulnerable and destitute. 5. WHERE WE ARE

We work in all parts of Somalia but currently our activities are in and round the following regions:

(1) Banadir (2) Galgadud (3) Gedo (4) Lower and Middle Shabelle regions (5) Middle Juba

6. OUR ACTIVITIES

PASOS has successfully implemented numerous activities in Agriculture and Livelihood support. These activities include but not limited to: (a) Supporting the drought affected agro-pastoral and pastoral communities, (b) Protecting and advocating for the rights of IDPs and war victims through workshops and

trainings as well as child protection mostly street children), (c) Nutrition (provision of slaughtered animals for Nutrition support to drought affected

communities in Galgadud), (d) WASH (rehabilitation of water catchments, Berkeds and other water facilities and also

supporting sanitation activities), Governance (assisting Gender and children for promoting Human rights and access to social services).

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7. OUR PROGRAMS

Our portfolio of completed projects has increased over the years exceeding US$ 505,306. This is a testimony of good project management and organization. PASOS makes every effort to alleviate poverty and engage lasting positive changes amongst beneficiary communities by through various strategies among them; promotion of good governance and democracy, strengthening the capacity of communities and community-based organizations and delivery of emergency relief to disaster stricken group. PASOS has successfully implemented different projects in the areas of Governance, Education, Water and sanitation, Food security, Economic empowerment, Child Protection, Delivery of Emergency and Relief Aid. The PASOS focuses on the following programs such as; Livelihood support with special focus in production/food security as well as economic diversification for beneficiaries, WASH-related programs, Good governance, Health/Nutrition, Education, and Protection. Table 1 below list the project portfolio implemented over the last five years. The programs fall under the following broad areas; 1. Livelihood support 2. Emergency Relief 3. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) 4. Education 5. Health and Nutrition 6. Children Protection and 7. Justice, Peace and conflict transformation 8. OUR PROJECTS

No Project description Funding source Beneficiaries Status

1. Productive assets rehabilitation/transfer in support of population in food crisis in Galgadud region

FAO through Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)

Direct – 211 workers. Indirect – 375 households

Completed

2. School rehabilitation, procurement for schools materials and incentives for the staff and teachers

Diaspora support from Britain and Denmark

Over 500 students and staff

Completed

3. Water trucking for IDPs in Cabudwaq district in Galgadud region

Diaspora support from Britain, USA and Canada

1,240 households Completed

4. Awareness on HIV/AIDS and STIs program in Elwak district of Gedo region

PASOS Board members contribution

500 persons Completed

5. Distribution for 20,000 empty sacks to fill sand for flood protection and chlorination activities for 25 existing water

PASOS contribution

Six riverine villages

Completed

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No Project description Funding source Beneficiaries Status

sources in Qoryooley district in Lower Shabelle region

6. Sanitation work for collecting the garbage in the township and market places in Cabudwaq district of Galgadud region

Diaspora support from Britain and Canada

650 women groups

Completed

7. Provision of Animal feed and water – Provision of water to animals through voucher: Galgaduud, Abudwaq

OCHA-CHF/ERF

1575 Pastoralist Completed

Table 1: Portfolio of projects

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9. LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT PROGRAM

The projects in this area mainly were in support of rehabilitation of the productive assets of the riverine farmers, integrated support to rural livelihoods and protection and support to vulnerable households in Gedo region of South Central Somalia. These activities among others are;

(a) Rehabilitation of canals, (b) Distribution of farm inputs and implements, (c) Capacity building, (d) Livestock restocking, (e) Cash or food for work (f) Distribution of relief food to the vulnerable households.

Goats & Sheep ready for slaughtering Goats & Sheep being slaughtered

Goats & Sheep slaughtered and ready for skinning.

Goats & Sheep slaughtered and ready for skinning.

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BREAST FEEDING

Breastfeeding training was carried in Galgaduud to create awareness on importance and good breastfeeding practices to lactating mothers. The program was funded by PASOS. The training brought together 40 participants for 5 days. Child survival studies have identified exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the first 6 months of life and continued breastfeeding from 6 to 11 months as the single most effective preventive intervention in reducing child mortality, with the potential of millions lives. Improved feeding practices are also critical for child growth and development.

Breast feeding poster outlining the importance of breastfeeding of babies

Breastfeeding training at Galgaduud

Breastfeeding training at Galgaduud Breastfeeding training at Galgaduud

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10. EDUCATION

The education sector has suffered greatly just like the other sectors. The focus of the education program is on the provision of teaching and learning resources with particular emphasis on girl child education.

(a) Provision of teaching and learning resources to community schools (b) Construction and/or rehabilitation of primary schools (c) Supporting teacher training

Supporting primary school education – Pupil’s in the newly reconstructed school.

11. JUSTICE, PEACE AND CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION

Peace is central to all human endeavors. However, lawlessness, insecurity and escalating conflict and violence prevailed in most of the South/Central regions of Somalia. There have been numerous attempts in the past to reconcile and disarm the people of Somalia and return to nationhood. PASOS recognizes and acknowledges the fact that without peace, there will be no meaningful development for the people of Somalia. To this end our contribution will be geared towards supporting and enhancing peace and reconciliation initiatives among the Somali people by facilitating and organizing workshops and forums for citizens to ventilate, enhance human rights awareness, democracy and good governance. More importantly contribute to the empowerment of the youth to contribute to the social, economic and political development of the community

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12. WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE (WASH)

Perennial droughts and the conflict in Somalia has disrupted their livelihoods and disenfranchised the people of Somalia. Water, sanitation and good hygiene practices are intertwined. Water is an important commodity that is scarce in Somalia. Our program delivery puts emphasis on the provision of safe portable water for families and the livestock. Our activities in this area include;

(a) Development and rehabilitation of water catchments, shallow wells and boreholes. (b) Construction of sanitation facilities and (c) Training on good hygiene practices.

Mobilization of the community to dig a water catchment dam

The digging of the water catchment is in progress

Constructed sanitation facilities Hygiene promotion campaign–Garbage collection

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13. GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

Governance structure

PASOS has an established Board of Directors for effective oversight, policy direction as well as ensuring accountability, credibility, sustainability and representation. The Board currently has seven members with varied professional backgrounds and representing diverse interests such as gender, geographical and special interest group representation. The Board has a number of expert committees such as finance and programs that undertake various specialized roles in order to effectively direct the affairs of the organization, the board meets at least four times annually.

Management structure

The day-to-day management affairs of PASOS are overseen by a management team whose membership comprises of Executive Director, Deputy Director, Program Coordinator, Finance & Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Human Resource and Procurement and Supplies officer. The management team oversees day-to-day operations of PASOS programs that come six clusters under their responsibility.

Chairman, BOD

Executive Director

Deputy Director

Procurement & Supplies

Coordinator Programs

Finance & Administration

Program Officer Accountant

Monitoring & Evaluation

Field Officer

Human Resource

Suppliers & Logistics

Figure 1: PASOS Organization Structure

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The program coordinator is effectively supported by program officers in their respective fields. Experienced field officers are on the ground to support program implementation. Figure 1 below shows the organization structure of the management team. The management team is supported by support staff including drivers, messengers, cleaners and security officers. Contact Persons:

MOHAMED JUMIALE ALI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PASOS P.O.BOX 47953-00610 Eastleigh Nairobi. Tel+25261 5671427 Somalia Tel +25261-922107192 Ethopia Tel+254-721847944- Kenya Fax +254-(20) 676477 Kenya Email: passo97@hotmail.com Email: jumcaale2004@yahoo.com Website: http://www.passomali.org/

OMAR OSMAN JAMA DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PASOS P.O.BOX 47953-00610 Eastleigh Nairobi Tel +25261-5486661 Somalia Tel+254-722398986 Kenya Tel+254-738445740 Kenya Fax +254-(20) 676477 Kenya Email info@passomali.org Email juudow@hotmail.com Website: http://www.passomali.org/