Pre-Adult Affairs Organization (PAAO) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization based in Nigeria. It was founded on 18th of September 1999 by Chief Sandra C. Duru. Conceived on the basis of a humanist philosophy, the organization’s vision exists as a function of its founder's burning desire and dream for positive change in the survival conditions of pre-adults in Nigeria and else where in the developing world.
Chief Sandra Chidinma Duru, the founder and Executive Director of PAAO, developed a strong passion for enlightening less privileged in the country in relation to issues of self –management, reproductive health and rights issues in her teenage years. As she grew from one stage of knowledge and understanding to another, education for proper mental and physical health development, and also for proper life planning, women and youth empowerment made her list of passionate interests.
PAAO is particularly committed to making profound contributions to improvement of the health status of Nigerian women and to the economic empowerment of young Nigerians.
THE CHALLENGE
* High maternal mortality alongside abysmal levels of social and economic empowerment among Nigerian youths is a major underpinning of under-development in Nigeria.
* The imperative of progressive increases in private and public sector institutional investment in youth empowerment and maternal health in Nigeria lies more in promises and policies than in progressive institutional action.
OUR MANDATE
To Build potentials and provide qualitative care for women and young people.
OUR VISION
To become a Foremost Nigerian Youth and Women Development-Support Organization of International Repute.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To Identify, Protect and Develop The Potentials Of Nigerian Women and Youths from the outlook of World-Class Health and Economic Development.