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Participatory Village Development Programme Big text Introduction PVDP was established in 1997 and got it registered under Societies Registration Act of 1860 in 1998. PVDP started its work in Thar Desert with a vision to contribute to the efforts of government and civil society organizations in improving literacy, health and socio economic conditions of the people of Sindh. The organization also carried a mission to organize poor and disadvantaged communities to make joint efforts for advocacy to realize their social, economic and political rights. PVDP and its stakeholders believe in social justice, gender equality, human rights, and peaceful co-existence of all people.

PVDP has its regular presence in two districts of Sindh, namely, Tharparkar (Thar Desert) and Sanghar. It covers a population of of about 105,000 comprising about 15,000 households.

The major focus of PVDP work is on: •	Primary Education •	Primary Health •	Poverty Reduction •	Natural Resource Management •	Advocacy and Lobbying •	Community Empowerment for self reliance •	Drought Mitigation and •	Disaster Response Programme.

PVDP strength includes three equipped offices, 6 project vehicles, 44 staff members, 200 volunteers, 12 teachers, 150 community organizations, professional governing board, effective management team headed by Executive Director and a strong PR network. PVDP is a network member of Marooara Coordination Council, Tharparkar and Indus Institute for Research and Education. The organization is PCP certified NPO.