About Development Institutions Network (DIN)
About Organization
Development Institutions Network DIN, is an indigenous, non-government, not for profit and non-sectarian organization came to existence in 02-February-2005. A group of young and energetic individuals with commitment, voluntarily efforts, and motivation, contributed to provide a space to marginalized segments of the society for the reduction of poverty, gender inequalities in Pakistan.
DIN is working for social harmony, interfaith cohesion, and development of vulnerable segment of the society. By its nature as human-cantered organization DIN is focused on socioeconomic empowerment of women, youth and children. As the existence of socio-cultural scenario on power imbalance, and discrimination at all levels for marginalized groups DIN is striving for their access to basic human rights. These include the minorities, especially abled groups.
DIN has credit for having affiliation of 40 community-based organizations working in Sindh province. The major development of that networking is exchange of working experience, capacity building and led organization for sustainable development in working areas, including the areas where not a single CBO is working. DIN labelled as the central organization for designing and implementing various projects with the financial and technical support of international donors and the government.
Development Institutions’ Network greatly values and acknowledges the support of its partners who provided their great support to DIN for its previous and current projects. These include: Trust for Volunteer Organization TVO, Save the Children, SPO Sindh Hyderabad, Devolution Trust for Community Empowerment (DTCE/UNDP), OCT-Water Aid, International Migration Organization- IOM, BBSYDP Government of Sindh, ACTED International, DAI Pakistan Pvt Ltd & Muslim Charity UK.
"A socially just, tolerate and peaceful society, where every person has access to basic needs and enjoy the basic rights without any discrimination."
"To enhance capacity of community groups to address basic needs, rights as well as in tolerance between different religions, sects and tribal conflicts in perspective of historical background of Sindh."
Target Priority Segments
DIN focuses interventions on marginalized communities facing social discrimination and power imbalance.
Socioeconomic empowerment through skill toolkits, artisan micro-enterprises, and community participation.
Child protection, safe learning spaces, literacy revival, and youth skill development.
Social harmony, interfaith cohesion, equal access to human rights, and peaceful coexistence.
Inclusion in basic human rights, accessible water & infrastructure projects, and specialized aid.
Grassroots networking, experience exchange, capacity building, and sustainable development across Sindh.
Targeting isolated areas including settlements where not a single local CBO was previously working.