Introduction

 Lower Shabelle Development Organizations is a non-profit organization directed by Intellectuals of Lower Shabelle Region, their life are dedicated to help the people of Lower Shabelle Region with relief and development programs. LSDO was created on 15 April 2000 in Merca (Somalia). Since its creation LSDO has attracted the native of this region who live abroad, were always willing to contribute to the development of Lower Shabelle Region, its members increasing day by day. LSDO had already positioned itself as major player in helping the people of this region.

 Organization Background

 On January 2000, a group comprised by imminent and reputable individuals from different background and community elders met at Merca (Somalia). to establish a forum and to discuss emergency situation encountered by the people of Lower Shabelle Region.

Since the collapse of the military regime and the subsequent of civil war, the inhabitants of Lower Shabelle Region suffered greatly in comparison with other parts of the country.  

In the preliminary discussions the members of forum exchanged information pertaining to the people and region, debated and agreed unanimously to form a committee to study the situation

In the proceeding meeting it was agreed to establish board of Directors such as the Executive Committee and Volunteer Committee Members.

 Membership Recruitment

A key component in most successful non-profit organizations is the ongoing involvement of the community; therefore an effective outreach strategy is a precursor in recruiting more members to the organization. The Board of Directors had agreed to use shabellahahoose.com (a community website) as an outreach tool to publicize the objectives of the organization and recruit more members to interact and exchange ideas.

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