DAMEN-Development Action for Mobilization and Emancipation Information

DAMEN (Development Action for Mobilization & Emancipation) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in May 1992 working for alternative development at grass-root level in Pakistan. It is an alliance of social scientists, philanthropists and professionals from various fields having significant experience of working with NGOs in and outside Pakistan. DAMEN concentrates on the social and economic uplift of communities, especially in rural areas/urban slums, by encouraging them to ascertain their own needs. This leads to build capacity and local resources to an extent that enables them to eradicate the real and most tangible problems. The emphasis of the Organization therefore is on such programs that: i) Concentrate on activities for integrated, self-reliant and long-term development of the communities through various programs of education and health. ii) Enhance the cause of women development by initiating programs for income generation, provision of credit and awareness of their legal and basic rights. iii)Train and support human resources for devising, implementing and overseeing development projects and programs.