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About CAO
Empowering rural communities across Balochistan and Pakistan through sustainable development and poverty alleviation since 2016.
Our Mission
At CAO, we strive to empower the underprivileged, providing meaningful assistance to marginalized communities with a focus on sustainability and dignity. Our mission is to enable these communities to achieve self-determination and address their socio-economic challenges, ultimately contributing to poverty alleviation.
We aim to unlock the inherent abilities, skills, and knowledge of rural men and women, enabling them to voice their aspirations and mobilize necessary resources to meet their needs.
Our Vision
Our ultimate goal is to dismantle the cycle of poverty characterized by limited opportunities and intergenerational deprivation. Through social mobilization, we unite communities around shared goals, employing strategies such as advocacy, capacity building, and awareness-raising.
CAO's vision engenders expanded opportunities for income generation, community-managed schools providing quality education, and improved agricultural productivity, thereby transforming civil society.
Our Impact in Numbers
Measurable results from our commitment to community development
50,000+
Lives Impacted
200+
Communities Served
8+
Years of Service
500+
Active Volunteers
Our Story
Established in 2016, the Community Advancement Organization (CAO) serves as a vital rural support network in Balochistan, Pakistan, recognized for its extensive outreach, dedicated team, and impactful development initiatives.
As a registered not-for-profit organization under the Social Welfare Agencies (Registration & Council) Companies Ordinance of 1961, CAO is committed to alleviating poverty by leveraging the inherent potential of rural communities across Pakistan.
With a sustained trajectory of growth, CAO is rapidly establishing itself as a leading force for poverty reduction and rural development in the region, focusing particularly on the distressed and vulnerable populations in Balochistan.
Our Objectives
CAO is dedicated to supporting the distressed and vulnerable populations in Balochistan, with objectives designed to uplift the poorest of the poor
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Raising Awareness
Educating communities about socio-economic challenges, fostering active participation in development initiatives.
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Health Initiatives
Undertaking projects focused on primary health care, family planning, and family welfare.
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Skill Development
Offering training programs for women in handicrafts, horticulture, and livestock management.
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Volunteer Training
Preparing volunteers in family health care, traditional birth attendance, and functional education.
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Resource Centers
Establishing training centers for community development and health.
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Cultural Preservation
Protecting and promoting the culture, language, and traditions of tribal indigenous peoples.
Our Approach
CAO employs a structured approach to mobilize community engagement through social guidance
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Community Empowerment
We believe in unlocking the inherent abilities and skills of rural communities to achieve self-determination.
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Participatory Approach
Our success depends on establishing robust, autonomous support structures that foster effective community organizations.
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Holistic Development
We address health, education, WASH, agriculture, and livestock as foundational elements of rural development.
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Cultural Preservation
We protect and promote the culture, language, and traditions of tribal indigenous peoples.
Our Process
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Community Assessments
Creating poverty profiles based on local perceptions
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Community Organization
Facilitating formation of Community Organizations
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Activism Identification
Engaging local activists to inspire communities
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Individual Micro Plans
Developing tailored plans for community members
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Resource Mobilization
Arranging necessary resources for priority needs
Board of Directors
Meet the experienced leaders who guide our organization's strategic direction and operations
Gulzar Khan
Chief Executive Officer
Saleema
President
Raziq Shah
Vice President
Saraj Ahmed
Account Officer
Niksal
General Secretary
Feroz Khan
Information Secretary
Abdul Ghafoor
Deputy Secretary
Syed Yaseen Shah
Senior Manager (M&R)
Dedag Shah
Executive Member
Additional Executive Members: Lucky, Chakar Khan, Nawab Din
Our board brings together diverse expertise in community development, rural empowerment, and organizational management.
Join Us in Empowering Rural Communities
Support our mission to alleviate poverty and empower rural communities across Balochistan and Pakistan. Together, we can create lasting positive change.