{"id":3713,"date":"2025-05-06T17:08:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T17:08:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pdon.org\/?p=3713"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:15:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T17:15:50","slug":"a-fresh-chapter-begins-pdon-elects-leaders-and-approves-strategic-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pdon.org\/?p=3713","title":{"rendered":"A Fresh Chapter Begins: PDON Elects Leaders and Approves Strategic Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Garowe, Somalia \u2013 May 5, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The Puntland Disability Organizations Network (PDON)<\/strong> concluded its landmark General Assembly meeting<\/strong>, setting a bold new course for disability inclusion in Somalia. Over three days (May 3-5), members ratified key governance changes, adopted a fresh strategic vision, and elected leaders to guide the organization through 2027.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Decisions & Outcomes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Leadership Transition<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 New Executive Team Elected:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Mr. Said Barre Khalaf<\/strong> \u2013 Executive Director <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mr. Mohamed Mahamud Ali<\/strong> \u2013 Deputy Executive Director <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \u2705 Board of Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Sheikh Abdinasir Gureye Karshe<\/strong> \u2013 Chairperson<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Eng. Abdirahman Yusuf Mahad<\/strong> \u2013 Deputy Chairperson<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 7 additional members<\/strong> elected to represent diverse disability constituencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      2. Strategic Roadmap Approved<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udcdc The 2025-2027 Strategic Plan<\/strong> focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Strengthening advocacy for inclusive policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Expanding community-based rehabilitation programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Enhancing partnerships with government and NGOs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        3. Governance Reforms<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        \u270d\ufe0f Constitutional Amendments<\/strong> ratified to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Improve membership representation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Streamline decision-making processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Align with global disability rights standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          What This Means for Puntland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          The newly elected leadership takes office amid growing momentum for disability inclusion in Somalia. With the adopted strategic plan, PDON aims to:
          \ud83d\udd39 Scale up<\/strong> its work in education and employment access
          \ud83d\udd39 Deepen engagement<\/strong> with regional authorities on CRPD implementation
          \ud83d\udd39 Launch<\/strong> new initiatives for women and youth with disabilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          “Our revised constitution and strategy position PDON to be more effective than ever,”<\/em> emphasized incoming ED Said Barre Khalaf. “The next three years will be about delivering tangible change.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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