Development Solutions Organization is a student organization, which was founded in Qatar in fall 2009, geared to connect undergraduates who are passionate about international development. With our growing network of graduates, professors, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), we shine light on opportunities through biweekly mixers and our opportunities board, the Wishlist.

BASIC STRUCTURE:

A...t DSO we focus on efficiency, as such our organization has a hierarchical structure similar to that of a small business. Five branches: Human Resources, Strategy, Technology & Management, Events, and Sales & Research span the necessities of our organization while dramatically reducing overhead.

BRANCHES:

• Strategy: Do you enjoy thinking about the big picture? Then strategy could be right for you. This branch focuses on maintaining DSO’s competitive advantage and ensures that the organization’s development adheres to the mission.

• Human Resources: Since you’re reading this you can probably figure out what human resources does. Our job is to ensure each branch in the organization is properly staffed and keep an eye out for new talent such as yourself.

• Projects and Technology: Have you ever wondered how our products are made? The technology & management branch work with designing and creating new products to increase DSO’s value in the development community.

• Sales & Research: If you enjoy meeting with professionals in the development industry you should consider sales & research. This branch is responsible for meeting with clients face to face and finding out how we can help them.

• Events: Chances are you met us through one of our events, that’s because this branch is responsible for planning mixers and conferences while ensuring participants get the exposure they need.

DSO Qatar Upperboard Members:

President: Hira Ahmed

Vice President: Afnan Fahim

Advisor: Zaid Haque

Head of Events: Shivani Arora

Public Relations Officer: Waleed Khan

Head of Human Resources: Keynan Hussein

Mission:

Our vision is to increase the number of people interested and involved in international development by facilitating relationships between NGOs, Professors, Corporations, and students. Our hope is by increasing and helping organize international development efforts, the global community will be able to work towards solutions to our global challenges.

Purpose:

» We aim to understand the challenges facing this sector.

» We aim to provide uniquely scalable solutions based upon our abilities.

» We aim to educate and rally our peers around the impact they can make.

» We aim to network interaction between students, faculty and NGOs.

Initiatives

» Wishlist—Our self run opportunities posting board in international development.

» International development mixers and lectures—DSO hosts a series where we introduce students to global issues. We bring in guest speakers from NGOs, as well as Professors passionate about development areas to share opportunities with students and previous experiences.

What exactly is International Development?

International Development is a complex and broad term that in the simplest sense aims at improving the quality of lives of humans. The development of the human race is no easy task and requires effort from all parts of the world. Supporters of international development are working towards finding solutions to problems such as digital divide, economic recessions, human right inequalities, and environment conservation. Many different groups have started international development initiatives but the majority of the worlds citizens do not understand the scope of international development and the relevance and need for governments, corporations, and universities to come together and increase the pace of international development work.

If you are passionate and interested in working on improving developing regions please take the time to explore this site and contact DSO with any questions.