Karakoram Area Development Organization - KADO

Karakoram Area Development Organization (KADO) is an indigenous initiative aimed at to improve the socio-economic conditions of the local communities with a special focus on women, disabled people and other marginalized segments of the society. It has a remarkable history of more than twelve years. Vision A healthy society which is socially, culturally, economically and spiritually balanced. Mission To develop local capacities for equitable and sustainable development. Objectives - To facilitate delivery of quality social and economic services through public and private sector partnerships. - To build the capacity of private sector for accelerating economic growth in northern areas. - To build the capacity of key stakeholders for good governance in northern areas. - To develop profitable enterprises in food processing, IT, tourism, hydropower generation and gemstones. - To further expand use of ICT for education, employment creation and poverty reduction. Values - Volunteerism - Transparency and accountability - Self reliance - Innovation and risk taking - Gender equality - Cooperation and collaboration - Continuous improvement, and - Community comes first