Who We Serve

DSEO works with individuals and communities experiencing social, economic, and environmental vulnerabilities. Our programs are designed to ensure that no one is left behind by promoting dignity, equality, inclusion, and sustainable development.

Primary Target Groups

• Women and Girls
  Women and girls facing gender inequality, limited access to education and economic opportunities, and exposure to gender-based violence, including widows, single mothers, and adolescent girls.
• Children and Orphans
  Children at risk of neglect, abuse, exploitation, or school dropout, including orphans and those from disadvantaged households lacking access to basic needs and education.
• Youth 
  Young people facing unemployment, limited access to skills development, and economic opportunities, including school leavers and aspiring young entrepreneurs.
• Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
  Individuals with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities who face barriers to education, employment, social inclusion, and access to essential services.
• Elderly Persons
  Older individuals experiencing poverty, neglect, isolation, or limited access to healthcare and social support systems.
• Extremely Poor and Low-Income Households
  Households living in severe poverty, characterized by unstable or no income, food insecurity, and limited access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and safe housing.
• Destitute and Homeless Individuals
  Individuals lacking stable shelter and basic necessities, including street dwellers and those in crisis situations requiring urgent support and rehabilitation.
• Marginalized and Vulnerable Communities
  Communities facing systemic exclusion due to economic, geographic, or social factors, including rural populations, informal urban settlements, and underserved groups.
• Community-Based Groups and Local Associations
  Organized groups that drive grassroots development, including women and youth groups, Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), cooperatives, and community networks.

Across all target groups, DSEO prioritizes: Inclusion and equal opportunity, Gender equality and social justice, Participation and community ownership and Protection and safeguarding of vulnerable populations.