LDS is dedicated to promoting sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities by supporting communities in building resilience and achieving long-term economic stability through climate-smart agriculture practices and micro-enterprise development. We can create sustainable livelihoods, empower individuals, and ensure a better future for all

objectives

Gender Justice: We believe in equality and fairness for all. Through our gender justice initiatives, we work to transform power dynamics between men and women. This leads to greater access to economic resources and the empowerment of women and girls. When women and girls have a voice in decision-making at home and in the community, it creates a more respectful and inclusive society.

Social Justice: We promote inclusivity, peaceful coexistence, and tolerance in the communities we serve. Our projects aim to change perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours among community members. By fostering cohesion and reducing conflicts, we create harmonious communities that embrace diversity and different perspectives.

Health and Wellbeing: We prioritise the health and wellbeing of adolescents. Our programs ensure that adolescents have access to accurate information, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Additionally, we support their psycho-social wellbeing, helping them thrive in all aspects of life.

Disaster and Emergency Response: We are committed to swiftly responding to disasters and emergencies. In these times of crises, we uphold the rights of affected communities, ensuring their needs are met and their dignity is respected

Stories of change

Gender Justice

Gender Justice implies the protection and promotion of the dignity of women and men who, being created in the image of God, are co-responsible stewards of creation.Gender justice is expressed through equality and balanced power relations between women and men and the elimination of the institutional, cultural and interpersonal systems of privilege and oppression that sustain discrimination.

Social Justice

Supporting and promote inclusive processes, peaceful coexistence and tolerance in communities participating in projects resulting in: change in perceptions, attitudes and behaviours of community members; cohesion and reduction in incidences of conflict amongst groups in LDS operational areas; and, peaceable communities tolerating divergent views and practices.

Health and Wellbeing

Support efforts that promote sanitation and sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) targeting  women and adolescent girls. Facilitate training of women and adolescent girls on issues relating to sanitation and SRHR. Promote psycho social wellbeing of adolescent boys & girls in schools. Promote establishment of girl friendly spaces and  toilets in schools.

Disaster and Emergency Response

Facilitate development of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) plans at community and district level. Train staff in Core  Humanitarian Standards. Providing food and non-food items in disaster & emergencies situations. Evacuation of affected communities in disaster / emergency situations. Training in community based  psychosocial support to affected community groups.