People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism

The People's Democratic Organisation for Independence and Socialism is a radical socialist political party in The Gambia. Its candidate at the presidential elections of 18 october 2001, Sidia Jatta, came fifth with 3.0% of the popular vote.At the elections, 17 january 2002, the party won 3 of 48 seats but the party won not seats in 2007.

PDOIS is led by Halifa Sallah, who is the Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly and a member of the Pan-African Parliament.

In 2005, PDOIS took part in the foundation of the National Alliance for Democracy and Development.

PDOIS publishes "Foroyya", which comes out thrice a week.