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ABOUT US

Learn more about our vision, mission and goals.

SSDO is dedicated to transforming lives through community-led social development, education, and sustainable economic advocacy.

Who We Are

A Legacy of Purpose and Action

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 favorably in a vastly changing and urbanizing sub Saharan Africa.

SSDO remains strongly committed to the vision of making development happen for women, youth and children, thus with our small team of highly motivated and deeply dedicated women and men, innovate and implement programmes that foster the mental, physical and spiritual growth and wellbeing of the most marginalized and neglected members of our communities, especially women and girls.

Strategic Pillars

Education & Skills

Education is a prerequisite for economic and social advancement and should be accessible to all Nigerians.

Economic Empowerment

Economic empowerment for women and youth is essential to break intergenerational poverty.

Governance & Accountability

A just, democratic, and prosperous Nigeria is possible, where citizens’ full participation is guaranteed and, economic opportunities and democratic dividends accrue to all.

Protection & Gender Equality

A life free from violence is achievable for women and girls

Our Foundations

Our core values drive every decision we make and every project we undertake.

Our Vision

A society where sustainable development is achieved for women, youth and children.

Our Mission

To make development happen for women, youth, and children through good governance and education.

Our Goals

To produce an enlightened and empowered citizenry through education and good governance.

What we do

Since its inception in 2001, SOUTH SAHARAN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION  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.

We recognize that full citizenship can only be achieved through economic, political and social independence so we provide the 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.

Our Work

Transformative Programs

Strategic interventions designed for long-term systemic impact.

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Institutional Document

Strategic Plan 2021–2025

Transparency is the cornerstone of our donor relationships. Our current 5-year strategic roadmap outlines our specific targets for scaling, operational efficiency, and beneficiary outreach.

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The Driving Force

Faces Behind Our Success

Our multi-disciplinary team of experts works tirelessly to deliver sustainable results for our partner communities.

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Dr. Stanley Ilechukwu

Executive Director

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Udoamaka Okoye

Director of Finance and Administration

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Udochukwu Egwim

Head of Programs

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Obianuju Ezeike

Health Officer

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Ernest Chidera Shedrach

Information Technology Officer

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Blessing Uchendu

Child Protection/
Gender officer

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