South Saharan Social Development Organization

South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) is a duly registered non-profit organization in Nigeria, with a primary focus of equipping women youth and children with the social, health, economic, educational and political skills needed to survive and compete favourably in a vastly changing and urbanizing sub-Saharan Africa.

We recognize that full citizenship can only be achieved through economic, political and social independence so we provide a platform for growth and improvement. We also provide women with a set of financial services and tools to strengthen their skills and maximize their income and minimize their interest in anti-social activities.

Since its inception in 2001, SSDO has become a viable platform for many young women and men to learn about and explore their femininity and masculinity in a non-destructive, mutually reinforcing and respectful manner that empowers them to exploit their full citizenship.

OUR BELIEFS

• A just, democratic and prosperous Nigeria is possible.
• Education can transform Nigeria and should be a basic right for all citizens
• Access to healthcare especially for women and youth is fundamental and a necessary first step for development.
• Democracy can only be sustained and meaningful if citizens’ full participation is guaranteed

OUR MISSION

• To make development happen through education and good governance

In collaboration with our partners and allies, SSDO leverages on community platforms and structures to give a voice to the marginalized,  economically empower the poor, seek accountable governance, advocate for people-centred policies and improve public services in Nigeria.

Careers at SSDO

To make development happen, we work with a team of experts in different field who have a passion to create a better society. Also, we continually search for the brightest, most talented, hardworking and skillful individuals, from around the globe to work with us. And we are proud to employ a dedicated workforce that is diverse in gender, nationality and ethnic background.

We welcome you to build a career with us today!

Our Partners

These are organisations that have supported SSDO in working to make a difference

Positive Action for Children Fund

DFID-Education Sector Support Programme in Nigeria (ESSPIN)

European Union Support to Reforming Institutions Programme (EU SRIP) Nigeria

Canada Fund for Local Initiative (CFLI)

Global Fund for Women

African Women Development Fund (AWDF)

Global Fund Round 5 on TB

UNESCO

International Social Service (ISS) Switzerland

Ford Foundation

Oxfam

Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA)

McArthur Foundation

Paediatric Aids Treatment for Africa (PATA)

Address

13 Link Road, Independence layout Enugu, Nigeria

+234 814 812 3790 +234 702 585 7494

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