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HOLISTIC UNDERSTANDING FOR JUSTIFIED RESEARCH AND ACTION
HUJRA
ANNUAL REPORT 2013 - 2014
Message from Executive Director
In context of changing geo-political situation in the region, social sector is facing severe challenges these
days. The frequent man-made and natural disasters in the region have resulted in the paradigm shift
from development to humanitarian work. HUJRA being a local NGO is facing all these challenges and
simultaneously starving for survival. At the same time the vertical and horizontal expansion and
sustainability of the organization the competitive environment is another major challenge. HUJRA as an
organization is growing in the changing environment. Its affiliation and recognition in government, civil
society and donor agencies is an evidence of success in its work.
HUJRA believes in coordination, partnerships and developing synergies for brining social change and
development. HUJRA has established good working partnerships with UN and non UN donor agencies
including the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Swiss Agency for Cooperation and
Development (SDC), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Malteser
International etc. We keep close coordinating with the government line agencies, local communities and
development actors while designing and implementing our projects and programmes. HUJRA is having
membership of or having strong affiliation with different networks, humanitarian clusters and working
groups where it interact with number of national and international stakeholders with divers expertise
contributing to the capacity building of the organization.
To adjust itself with the changing scenario HUJRA in 2012 has conducted a strategic planning exercise
and has revised its vision, mission and specified program thematic areas accordingly. The annual
planning and progress sharing has been formalized to a greater extent in light of the recommendations
of the strategic plan.
Working in FATA since 2013, HUJRA has established strong linkages with FATA community and the
government line departments especially in the areas of IDPs return in Khyber, Mohmand and Bajour
Agencies. HUJRA’s continued operation in FATA is tremendously contributing to the food security and
livelihoods recovery of the conflict affected people.
HUJRA is in the process of bringing further improvement in its systems and procedures. In order to
tackle the issue of staffs turn out, being a major challenge in the NGO sector, HUJRA is struggling for
resource mobilization to compensate and retain its core staff members for longer period. As an initial
step to facilitate its staff members, HUJRA has started life and health insurance policy. Staff safety and
security is another area where the organization focusing to bring improvement. HUJRA has started the
internship program for fresh graduates contributing to their career development in social and
development sectors.
One behalf of HUJRA management team I assure that we will try our level best for the development of
HUJRA. I thank all my team members, Executive council members and well-wisher of HUJRA for
contributing to make 2014 a successful year.
The Prelude
Etymologically, “HUJRA” is a cultural symbol of Pushtoon society which means a place of gathering used
in evening by the villagers to have a get together for discussions and exchange of views about the day
to day happenings. HUJRA exists in Pushtoon culture from the time immemorial. It is a hub of village
where people take collective decisions in the interest of villages for people’s wellbeing and welfare.
HUJRA is a podium of cites, traditions and norms for promoting positive values. The same is unique in
the whole world of culture and civilization.
Holistic Understanding Justified Research and Action (HUJRA) is a PCP certified not-for-profit, non-
political, non-ethnic development oriented organization working in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and
Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan. HUJRA was established back in 1997 and
registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. HUJRA is a professionally managed and
committed Civil Society Organization active in community capacity building, issue based networking and
advocacy.
Being a civil society organization HUJRA, is strenuously working with marginalized, disadvantaged and
vulnerable communities using participatory approach for poverty alleviation through sustainable
management and wise use of natural resource andgender mainstreaming . Apart from this HUJRA
focuses on awareness raising and advocacy for basic rights and economic empowerment of communities
particularly of women recognizing them as the most vulnerable and marginalized segment of society.
It works with a spirit to serve communities regardless of caste, gender and creed. The organization is
committed to enable and build capacities of the communities for collective decision-making regarding
their sustainable and socio-economic development in harmony with the conservation of their natural
resources. it promote advocacy to create space for intellectual debate and discussion for societal
transformation towards common goodness thus, enhance the knowledge base through applied research
for sustainable utilization of the natural resources and development of education, health, sanitation and
livelihoods.
Over the years, due to its committed work, HUJRA has earned a lot of respect and recognition within the
government and communities
. The role of HUJRA has been phenomenal in order to organize communities and empowering them for
decision-making and raising voice for their rights. In certain areas like environment and agriculture,
HUJRA has played a vital role.
In the context of developmentat the grass root level, HUJRA believes in social guidance approach. It
works on the assumption that people have tremendous potential for their development. Therefore,
HUJRA ensures all activities are demand driven and people centered. For this purpose, it works to create
a cadre of dedicated volunteers within the community who, in turn, are given the responsibility to lead
and represent their community.
HUJRA has also proven its worth when Pakistan was shocked by conflict and flood disasters and took a
step forward by including disaster preparedness, response and recovery as integral themes of its
program to reduce the risk of future calamities adopting proactive approach.
Vision “A prosperous, food secure, educated and disaster resilient society living in greater social harmony
through sustainable actions”
Mission “To work with food insecure, socially weak and literate, and disaster prone communities to turn around
situation in their favor, especially for marginalized segments of the society, with sustainability of actions
in focus”.
Organizational Structure To smoothly run the organizational processes and achieve its objectives, HUJRA has structured itself into a General Body, Executive Council, Management Team, dedicated cadre of experienced and highly qualified project teams and volunteers. HUJRA has the clear legal curricula to effectively and efficiently run HR, logistic, administrative IT and financial units.
a. Board of Directors
The Governing body of HUJRA is called Executive council which consists of nine (09) members. This body provides strategic and policy level directions and guidelines to the Management of HUJRA. The Board plays an important role in annual programmatic review, guiding and endorsing the strategic goals of the organization. It reviews the quality of service provided by the organization and provides guidance and support for improvement. Board meets twice a year and all the members of the Board are required to ensure their participation in meetings.
b. Executive Director Executive Director is the Head of HUJRA who ensures the realization of the vision, mission and objectives and responsible for the facilitation of organizational growth as a team leader. He Participates and supervises organization’s financial and program planning, fund raising and strategies for the overall aims and vision.
c. Program Development Unit
HUJRA program development unit is responsible for overall direction, segmentation, positioning, targeting and fund raising portfolio management. The unit oversees development of project proposals, budgeting, cost benefit analysis and resource planning and ensures that programs and projects are designed, in line with the strategic plan and in best interest of the organization. It coordinates with donors agencies, ensures compliance to donor’s policies and orients staff on donor requirements.
d. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Unit
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (M&E) Unit is an independent entity mandated to design and establish effective monitoring and evaluation systems and strategies for the organization. Itcritically
monitors the progress and evaluates impact of HUJRA's interventions.In addition to the regular collection and disseminationof information to all stakeholders, the M&E unit is responsible for evaluation of projects and programs. The unit also carries out needs assessments, situation analysis and research studies to be used for program funding and implementation.
e. Finance and Accounts Unit HUJRA's Finance and Accounts (F&A) Unit plays a multidimensional role. The F&A Unit's roles include securing and managing financial resources efficiently and effectively, guaranteeing financial transparency, accountability and ensuring compliance with corporate standards. It ensures best financial management and governance practices at the program, project and organizational levels.
f. Human Resource Unit HR The Human Resource Unit seeks to ensure transparency in recruitment and promotions, while simultaneously help maximize staff competencies through need based training opportunities for better outcomes in terms of career development, professional capabilities and program objectives. The security unit (a sub unit of HR) is responsible to develop and implement security plans, maintain regular coordination with law enforcement agencies and provide trainings to staff on safety and security.
Organogram
Strategic Objectives of the Organization: HUJRA in line with its vision and mission is striving to achieve the following strategic objective being articulated in its strategic plan 2013-16. Enable communities including women for collective decision making regarding their sustainable
and harmonious socio-economic development
Build capacity of the communities for undertaking socio-economic development in harmony
with the conservation of their natural resources.
Create space for intellectual debate and discussions for societal transformation towards
common goodness
Enhance the knowledge base through applied research for sustainable utilization of the natural
resources including energy
Advocate for amelioration of environmental impacts of the development and to provide and support partnership in private sector
Program Thematic areas:
HUJRA has strategized it operations under the four programmatic themes including;
Food security and Livelihoods
Education and Health
WASH - Water Sanitation and Hygiene
Action Research and Right based advocacy
Sectoral Goals
The interventions of the organization are contribute to the following three sectoral goals;
Sustainable livelihood security of marginalized, disadvantaged and vulnerable communities
through environment friendly on-farm and off-farm technologies enhancement by ensuring
empowerment process of the target communities.
Poverty reduction and gender mainstreaming through sustainable management and use of
natural resources for contribution to socio economic empowerment of the communities.
Promotion of advocacy, intellectual debate, networking and participatory research for
sustainable development of education, health/sanitation, agriculture and energy resources.
Geographic Coverage and Targeting
Currently HUJRA is operating in five districts of KPK and three agencies of Federally Administered
Tribal Areas namely (FATA) namely district Swat, district lower Dir, district Buner, district Kohistan,
district Bannu, Bajaur agency, Khyber agency and Mohmand agency).Target population
Through its projects, HUJRA is targeting a diverse range of community groups. It gives priority to
the most vulnerable and marginalized segments of the society. Being one of the corporate
objective and cross cutting theme, HUJRA ensures gender mainstreaming through the inclusion of a
large proportion of female beneficiaries in the projects. It ensures the minorities, disabled persons,
female and child headed households are getting benefits out of the projects/ programmes.
In general the organization works with disasters affected households, students, people with low
socio economic status, farmers with subsistence landholding, pastoral communities. HUJRA has
recently included youth in its programs focusing on development of employable skills through
vocational and technical skills trainings.
Programmatic Focus
In order to achieve the organizational objectives in line with it mission and vision, HUJRA is
currently implementing the following programs.
Accountability and Transparency Mechanism
Financial operations are audited internally and through third party as well as donor
audit.
Program quality implementation is monitored and evaluated by an independent
monitoring team of the organization besides regular monitoring of the program
activities by donors, relevant line departments, PDMA/PaRRSA and District Government.
Complaint redressal mechanism is in place with access of all HUJRA program/project
beneficiaries.
Concerned stakeholders are invited to the project/program planning and
implementation.
Participation in various districts, provincial and national level cluster working group is
being ensured with organizations, department/institutions and other implementing
partners.
MoUs /ToPs (Term of Partnership) are signed with co-partner organizations
/departments.
Staff performance appraisal system is being followed for staff performance judgment
through a multilayered performance evaluation system.
Project Summary – 2013-14
During the reporting period HUJRA has successfully implemented the following projects.
S. No
Project Title Budget
(in million)
Donor
Location/Target Area/Geographical
area of implementation
1 Strengthening Rule of Law in Malakand (1ST Phase)
24.8 UNDP KPK
2 Schools rehabilitation project KPK 10.98 UNHCR/RAHA KPK
3 WFP-supported restoration of livelihoods and Disaster Risk Reduction activities in FATA
9.6 UN WFP FATA
4 WFP- supported Cash for Work DRR project in Kalam
30.66 UN WFP KPK
5 REAT (Right of Expression Assembly and Thoughts)
11.14 The Asia
Foundation KPK
6 Improved water supply scheme 17.25 SDC KPK
7 Honey Value Chain Development 31.8 MEDA KPK
8 Schools rehabilitation project FATA 7.5 UNHCR FATA
9
Provision of clean drinking water through restoration and installation of spring based gravity water supply scheme
7.83 GIZ KPK
10 Higher female Voter Turn Out in district swat
2.63 USAID KPK
11
Food & Nutritional Security And Building Social Cohesion In Upper Swat, KPK
18.99 Malteser KPK
Bifurcation of Funds (Region wise)
During the reporting period HUJRA has implemented different projects of a total volume of 173.2
million. HUJRA has spent 17.1 million in FATA region and 156.1 million in KP region.
Bifurcation of Funds (Region wise)
S. No Region Budget (in millions)
1 FATA 17.1
2 KPK 156.1
Total 173.2
Bifurcation of Funds (Thematic Areas Wise)
S. No Thematic Area Budget (in million)
1 Education 18.5
2 FSL&DRR 91.1
3 Research and Advocacy 38.6
4 WASH 25.1
Total 173.2
10%
90%
Bifurcation of Funds (Region wise)
FATA KPK
0.0
20.0
40.0
60.0
80.0
100.0
120.0
140.0
160.0
180.0
18.5
91.1
38.625.1
173.2
Thematic Area V/S Budget
Education FSL&DRR Research and Advocacy WASH Total
SECTION 01
Food Security, Livelihood and DRR
Project Background
In the past decade district Swat experienced various natural and manmade disaster. The armed conflict
in 2009, followed by the catastrophic flood devastated the livelihoods of the local communities. The
district Swat experienced loss of houses, community infrastructure, sources of livelihood and other
valuable resources. The people of the area lost their fertile land, forests and livestock, leaving them
unable to meet the essentials needs of food, shelter, medicine and cloth.
In order contribute to the process of recovery, HUJRA in partnership with United Nations World Food
Programme launched a project titled “Food and Nutrition Security and Building Social Cohesion” in the
Upper Swat. Main objectives of the project were to improve food security and nutritional status of the
affected communities as well as to create income generating opportunities through the provision of
cash to the communities in exchange for their participation in recovery work. The project targeted the
most vulnerable segments of the community including female and child headed households, minorities,
households severely affected by the floods and disabled people. . Under the project male community
members were engaged mainly in hard activities like construction of protection walls and check dams on
sites at risk while the female community members were engaged in soft activities like trainings on
kitchen gardening, disaster risk reduction and enterprise development. Aged and handicapped
individuals were provided with unconditional support. The project activities not only improved the food
security and nutritional status of the deserving households but it also enhanced community’s resilience
to future natural disasters that ultimately would contribute to their livelihoods. Through close
coordination with line agencies and timely support from WFP and HUJRA head office, the project targets
were successfully accomplished in the stipulated time period. All 5 project cycles were successfully
completed, 9000 participants have been provided with total cash amount of more than 42.85 million
Pakistani rupees.
Project Objectives: The project aimed at providing food and nutritional security to the flood effected population by engaging them in cash for work and cash for training activities, the project also aimed at increasing community resilience to future flood through construction of different structures and trainings. The structure would not only provide protection to the physical resources of the community but would also enable them to reclaim and protect their agriculture land from future disaster, which will increase their production in future. The specific objectives of the project were as under: Improve food security and nutrition status of the targeted population. Generate short term livelihood opportunities for the targeted population. Address food consumption needs of the targeted population. Providing short-term employment opportunities. Contribute to the early recovery of people in flood-affected areas through rehabilitation of
community physical infrastructure. Capacity Building through Cash For Training.
FOOD &NUTRITIONAL SECURITY AND BUILDING SOCIAL
COHESION IN UPPER SWAT, KPK
Support the most vulnerable families (widowed households; female-headed families; families with more children and elderly members; disabled individuals; and orphans) through unconditional Cash support.
Snap shots of the Project: The project was technically divided into three components i.e. Cash for Work, Cash for Training and unconditional support to extremely vulnerable individuals. Under the project cash assistance was provided to 9,000 participants in lieu of their participation in different CFW and CFT activities. Out of the 9,000 project participants 2,774 were female and 6,226 were male. A total of 341 check dams and 70 protection wallswere constructed in 3 union councils. Around 40 training sessions, 20 each for male and female participants were held under the project. 1,085 male ale 1,650 female from the 3 union councils participated in training sessions. The following table shows the summery of 2014 achievements.
Activities Implemented:
Activities
No. of
Schemes/
session
Total
Achievement
in cft
Total participants
Actually involved in
Work/ training
Check Dam 341 74224
1680 Completed 341 74224 1680
DRR, Kitchen Gardening & agro-forestry,
nursery raising and enterprise development 40 2735
Completed 40 2735 Extremely Vulnerable 0 0 49
Completed 0 0 49
Protection Wall 70 372620
4536
Completed 70 372620
4536 Grand Total 451 446844 9000
I. Cash for work (CFW):
Under the cash for component vulnerable members from the community were selected according to a
well define criteria set by WFP. The selected participants were engaged in the construction of different
structural interventions selected by the technical and mobilization teams after carrying out social and
technical feasibilities in consultation with the village Disaster management committee (VDMC). After
the completion of schemes the participants were provided with cash through Omni retailers. Under this
component a total of 6,216 participants were assisted led to the construction 341 check dams and 70
protection walls at different locations in the upper Swat.
# of Protection
walls
# of participants engaged in
Protection walls construction
# of Check dams
constructed
# of participants engaged in
construction of check dams
Total Structures
constructed
Total participants
of CFW
70 4536 341 1680 411 6216
Check Dam DRR, KitchenGardening & agro-forestry, nursery
raising andenterprise
development
Protection Wall CFT Male CFT Female
34140 70 20 20
1680
2735
4536
1085
1650
No. of Schemes Total participants Actually involved in Work
II. Cash for Training (CFT):
Under the cash for training component separate training packages were designed for male and female participants. Keeping in view the social and cultural norms of the area to ensure women participation in the project activities as well, a training package comprised of disaster risk reduction, Kitchen gardening and enterprise development was designed. Total of 2,735 participants including 1650 female were trained in 40 training sessions.The project provided trainingparticipants with embroidery tool kits for practical group work. Some of the progressive women and girls of the community developed samples of embroidery and decoration pieces and sold them out in local market of Kalam at good prices.
# of Women Trained # of men trained Total
1650 1085 2735
III. Unconditional Support to Extremely Vulnerable Individuals (EVIs):
The individuals who were old handicapped and unable to take part in cash for work activities were not neglected during the beneficiary selection process. A total of 49 extremely vulnerable individuals were
70
4536
341
1680
411
6216
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
# of Protection walls
# of participants engaged in Protection walls construction
# of Check dams constructed
# of participants engaged in construction of check dams
Total Structures constructed
Total participants of CFW
Women headedhouse hold
Men headed household
Total
1689
73119000
Project training participants
identified and selected as per the WFP criteria in consultation of VDMC and provided each with unconditional cash assistance of Rs.5400/. Among these 49 extremely vulnerable individuals 39 were female and 10 were male.
a. Total Cash Participants:
Total 9,000 participants were assisted during 2014 response, among these participants 6,216 were
engaged in CFW, 2,735 in CFT while 49 individual were provided with unconditional cash assistance.
Participants under cash for work component engaged were engaged for 15 working days @ of
Rs.360/day while CFT participants engaged for 9 days @ 366.66/day. Extremely vulnerable individuals
provide with Rs.5400 under unconditional support component.
Total Cash Participants
CFW CFT EVIs Total
6216 2735 49 9000
b. Gender Participation in project activities:
Ensuring gender aspectsin the project a total of 1,050 female participants were selected for training
component and 39 female for unconditional support.
Women headed household Men headed household Total
1,689 7,311 9,000
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
CFW CFT EVIs Total
6216
2735
49
9000
Total Cash Participants
c. Intended Impact of the project:
The project will lead to food and nutritional security of the flood affected communities. In the long run it
will increase the resilience of vulnerable of the communities to cope with the natural disasters Expected
impacts of the project can be specified as;
- Increase in income level of the local community through cash injection. - Promote food security and income generation through the protection of agriculturalland . - Reduce vulnerability of the local communities by building their capacities in disaster risk reduction. . - Increase community’s resilience to natural disasters through different structural and non-structural
interventions. - Provision of NFI’s especially for the protection wall seems very productive and has good impacts in
the long run and sustainability of the activities constructed in this project. - Enhance food and nutrition security in the area through the provision of cash and other nutrition
specific interventions like kitchen gardening, enterprise development and restoration of agricultural land.
1689
7311
9000
Women headed house hold Men headed house hold Total
Project Background
Swat valley witnessed July 2010 floods as one of the hardest time in its history which wreaked havoc,
causing unprecedented destructions to the infrastructure, lifeline services and human losses, which left
the valley physically and financially paralyzed.
It is estimated that around 50,000 box hives largely from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were swept away or
damaged. In District Swat, According to Non Timber Forest Products (NTFP) Directorate KPK, more than
4,000 bee keepers were affected due to flash floods. As a response to the urgent need to help victims of
the flood of 2010, USAID ENTREPRENEURS with the help of HUJRA Village Support Organization provided
assistance to 3,000 beekeepers in District Swat through in-kind grants consisting of box hives, bee
colonies, and other beekeeping accessories.
The Project targeted a total of 3,000 beneficiaries, of whom 40% were women. The goal of the project
was to increase income of the target beekeepers (producing honey both from indigenous honeybee
colonies ApisceranaApismelliferaproducers) by 50 percent by the end of the project. It also focused on
enhancing capacity of value chain actors in the management of enterprise and marketing of honey
products.
Project Objective(s)
Specific objectives of the project were to;
Improve the capacity of 3,000 small beekeepers in disease prevention and /management, harvesting and management of hives and colonies through knowledge and skills improvement.
Increase the number of hives of each beekeeper through introduction of affordable transitional hives that allow for better management of honey production.
Generate and build the capacity of Sales Agents and Sales Team for the best marketing practices in honey business.
HONEY VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT
Development Objective: Income of 3,000 honey beekeepers increased by 50%
S. No Indicator Planned Target Achieved Target Men Women
1 Number of micro-entrepreneurs registered
3000 3,002 1802 1200
2 Number of groups formed 120 149 81 68
3 Number of Lead-entrepreneurs registered
120 215 141 68
4 Number of micro-entrepreneurs received technical trainings
3000 3,002 1,802 1,200
5 Number of lead-entrepreneurs received training in basic business management and marketing
120 141 141
6 ATH Distributed 2250 2250 1350 900
7 Number of buyer seller meetings facilitated
19 18
8 Number of lead-entrepreneurs participated in buyer-seller meetings
120 128 128 -
9 Number of exposure visits carried out 15 14
10 Number of lead-entrepreneurs participated in exposure visits
120 141 141 -
Beneficiaries of the Project
S. No Gender Planned Target Achieved Target
1 Male 1800 1802
2 Female 1200 1200
Total 3000 3002
Number of groups formed
S. No Gender Planned Target Achieved Target
1 Male 72 81
2 Female 48 68
Total 120 149
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
Male Female Total
1800
1200
3000
1802
1200
3002
Planned v/s Achieved
Planned Target Achieved Target
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
Male Female
72
48
120
8168
149
No of Groups Formed
Planned Target Achieved Target
Lead-entrepreneurs registered
S. No Gender Planned Target Achieved Target
1 Male 72 141
2 Female 48 68
Total 120 209
Micro-Entrepreneurs Received Technical Trainings
S. No Gender Planned Target Achieved Target
1 Male 1800 1802
2 Female 1200 1200
Total 3000 3002
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
Male Female
1800
1200
3000
1802
1200
3002
Micro-Entrepreneurs Received Technical Trainings
Planned Target Achieved Target
0
50
100
150
200
250
Male Female
72
48
120141
68
209
Lead-entrepreneurs registered
Planned Target Achieved Target
Before and After the Project
Before Intervention After Intervention
Honey Sold (kg) Price per kg
(Rs.) Net Income
(Rs.) Honey Sold
(kg) Price per kg
(Rs.) Net Income
(Rs.)
3.31 1572 5033 4.67 1835 7630
Success Stories
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
HONEY SOLD (KG)
PRICE PER KG (RS.)
NET INCOME (RS.)
HONEY SOLD (KG)
PRICE PER KG (RS.)
NET INCOME (RS.)
BEFORE INTERVENTION AFTER INTERVENTION
3.31
1572
5033
4.67
1835
7630
Before and After the Project
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Project Background In order to decrease community’s vulnerability to disasters through mitigation interventions and
improved/ diversified livelihood practices, HUJRA in partnership with the World Food Programme
and Malteser International implemented an integrated project in four union councils of district swat
namely Pirkalay, Charbagh, Kota and Rang Mohalla. The UNWFP provided financial while Malteser
International provided technical support to the project. In order for achieving the project
outcomesboth hard and soft interventions were designed and implemented ranging from
construction of disaster resilient structures to capacity building of communitysonin different areas of
interest which would help communities not only to cope with the future disasters in a more
organized way but also to improve and diversify their livelihood strategies.
Participatory approach was adopted in mobilizing and organizing communities for the implementation of project. Keeping in view the nature of project, communities were organized in village disaster management committees (VDMCs). Focus group discussions were conducted with
VDMCs to identify and prioritize needs of the communities pertaining to disaster risk mitigation and
livelihoods. All Both structural and non structural solutions identified and prioritized by the community were enlisted during the FGD sessions. Physical verification and surveys in case of the identified and prioritized structural schemes were conducted to select and club more feasible
schemes for implementation. Deserving households for construction work and capacity building
sessions were selected in consultation with the VDMCs. Cash for work modality was used to support participants of the project.
Major Interventions of the Project
The major interventions carried out under the project include community DRR infrastructure,
trainings of community livestock extension workers, training in livestock management, animal
vaccination campaign, training in food processing, training in Kitchen gardening and kits distribution,
training on human nutrition, agro forestry and bio engineering.
1. Community DRR Infrastructure/CFW Activities DRRinfrastructure schemes were an important activity of the project. A systematic andcommunity basedparticipatory process of schemes identification, prioritization and final selection was followed. A total of 63 (Sixty three) schemes were identified in 21villages of the four target UCs. After the identification of the potential schemes, consultative meetings were selected and feasible six (6) schemes were approved forimplementation/construction. The DRR schemes were implemented using cash for work modality with the participation of the local communities. The schemes were technically monitored by the Malteserto ensure that approved
designs and quality of structures are kept intact. After completion, the schemes were handed over the concerned VDRMCs. The VDRMCs were oriented and made responsible for the operation and maintenance of the schemes.
“INCREASING RESILIENCE BY REDUCING VULNERABILITIES, STRENGTHENING COPING CAPACITIES AND IMPROVING HEALTH STATUS IN DISASTER PRON COMMUNITIES IN KHYBER PAKTUNKWA”
S. No
Scheme names Direct HH Benefited
Indirect HH Benefited
Total No of HH
Benefited
Indirect HH
1 Flood Protection wall 30 150 180 1260
2 Link road with associated irrigation channel
20 300 320 2240
3 Bela underground pipe irrigation system
400 100 500 3500
4 Irrigation channel pawoona 32 50 82 574
5 Drainage line barama 700 80 780 5460
6 Irrigation channel damanai 90 120 210 1470
Total 1272 800 2072 14504
S. No Scheme names Total Agriculture Land
protected (Acres)
1 Flood Protection wall 155
2 Link road with associated irrigation channel 75
3 Bela underground pipe irrigation system 250
4 Irrigation channel Pawoona 35
5 Irrigation channel Damanai 200
Total 715
a. Flood Protection Wall cum link road and irrigation channel The scheme being a combined scheme comprising of flood protection wall, side irrigation channel and farm tomarket road, is located in village Chinargai, village Kot, Union Council Charbagh. The scheme(s) wasconstructed at a total cost ofPKR 784500/- benefiting 150
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
FloodProtection
wall
Link road withassociatedirrigationchannel
Belaundergroundpipe irrigation
system
Irrigationchannel
pawoona
Drainage linebarama
Irrigationchanneldamanai
30 20 40032
700
90
150 300100 50 80 120
180 320 500 82780
210
1260
2240
3500
574
5460
1470
Direct HH Benefited Indirect HH Benefited Total No of HH Benefited Indirect HH
farming households. The objectives of the schemewere to protect the agriculture lands from future flood disasters, improve access of farms to market and torehabilitate the side irrigation channel for sustained and increased irrigation water for better crop production improvement and diversification.
b. Farm to market road Village Shingrai UC Charbagh The scheme being a combined scheme comprising of farm to market link road and side irrigation channel is located in village Shingrai Union Council Charbagh. The scheme(s) was constructed at a total cost of PKR.790777/- benefiting 25 farming households. The objectives of the scheme were to protect the agriculture lands from future flood disasters, improve access from farms to market and to rehabilitate the side irrigationchannel for sustained and increased irrigation water for crop production improvement and diversification.
c. Bela Underground Pipe Irrigation Scheme Village Jura UC The scheme comprising of an extensive underground irrigation networking for supply of irrigation schemes is located village Jura, UC Pirkalay. The scheme was constructed at a total cost of PKR 1348700 benefiting 400 farming households. The objectives of the scheme were to rehabilitate,improve and reconstruct the irrigation scheme from the local streams and springs for ensuring sustained and timely irrigation to the farmers’ field to contribute to crop yield maximization and crops diversification. Being a scheme of unique technical nature and ensuring its sustainability one of the objectives was to train the water users in O&M (Operational and maintenance). The Water Users were given O&M kits for operation and maintenance of the scheme. The users and beneficiaries (400 households) with a totally directly benefited land holding of 250 acres ; declared this scheme as one of the unique irrigation schemes in the area in terms of its durability and increased water conveyance efficiency. The scheme has been found fully functional up to the entire satisfaction of the beneficiaries. According to the farmers’ feedback, it takes 2-3 days for all the farmers to irrigate their fields unlike 20-30 days’ time it was taking due to muddy and Kacha irrigationchannel before the construction of the scheme.
d. Irrigation Channel, Pawoona Village Shakardara UC Pirkalay The irrigation scheme is located in village Shakardara UC Pirkalay and comprising of a large irrigation channel diverted to surrounding rice and orchard fields. The objectives of the scheme were to rehabilitate and improve the irrigation scheme for sustained and timely irrigation to the farmers’ field, to contribute to crop yield maximization, crops diversification and engage the communities in CFW activities for creating ownership and sustainability of the scheme. The total of scheme construction was PKR 794,900/- The irrigation channel named Pawoona is situated on right bank of river Swat, of village Shakardara. The channel provides irrigation water to the surrounding rice fields with a total rice cultivated land of 35 Acres benefiting 32 farmers of the village.
e. Drainage Line of Village Barama UC Rangmohalla The scheme being (drainage line) is located in village Barama Union Council Rangmohalla. The scheme was constructed at a total cost of PKR 1593300benefiting 700 households. The objectiveswere to reconstruct and improve the drainage for improved hygiene and sanitation of the village and reducing morbidity due to water borne diseases.
f. Damani Water channel Village Aboha, UC Kota The irrigation channellocated in Village Aboha, UCKota was damaged during the floods of July 2010. The scheme was rehabilitated with improved designs and water conveyance capacity with a total construction costofPKR.1516100. The scheme was functional and up to the satisfaction of water users, VDRMCs members and farmers in terms of its quality and construction standards irrigating a total command areaof 200 acres of landowned by 90 small vegetable and orchards growers. 2. Trainings of CLEWs (Community Livestock Extension Workers) Livestock was one the major component in the livestock asset protection. Formats,criteria and competency test formats were developed for the selection of the most deserving beneficiaries for the CLEW training. KPK Agriculture University, Animal Husbandry department were visited for finalization of the trainings arrangements and modality including revision of the training curriculum as per the livestock situation of the target areas and existing knowledgeof the livestock farmers. Finally an MoU was signed with Dean of the Faculty for the trainings of CLEWs. The objectives of the training were;
To build the capacity of Animal Health Workers in Livestock Management and Animal Health.
To provide first aid/emergency medication to ailing animals. To control disease outbreaks in the area. To aware the livestock farmers regarding modern Animal Husbandry Tools. To realize more livelihood’s means.
3. Training in Livestock Management Inorder to build the capacity of small livestock farmers, criteria based selected 210 farmers were trained in a one day livestock training imparted by the livestock specialist. The trainingcurriculum contained most of the topics which were of crucial importance for the farmers in livestock farming. This curriculum was developed in light of the TNA results conducted before the trainings to know the baseline situation of the farmers skills and knowledge about the basic livestock management practices. Farmer’s suggestions wereincluded in the curriculum to make it more trainees friendly. The objectives of the training were to enhance their skills in animal feeding, management especially balanced feeding, fodder conservation and mineral supplementation for different types of animals i.e. lactating, dry and pregnant animals, to build their skills in animal housing management, raise awareness about prophylactic measure against animal diseases and to transfer improved animal husbandry practices for wider adoption and replication. 4. Animal Vaccination Campaign The main objective of this Vaccination campaign was to protect the animals of the disaster affected vulnerable households through vaccination, create awareness about the importance of vaccination and to develop linkages of the farmers with the livestock department for availing the services of livestock department. The vaccination campaign was completed by vaccinating 805 animals for hemorrhagic septicemia in two (2) target (PirKalay and Kota).
Animal Vaccination through vaccination campaign
S. No UC Village Animal Population
vaccinated
1 Pirkalay Qalagai 188
2 Kota Talang 363
3 Kota Churkhay 254
Total 805
5. Kitchen Gardening Training, kits distribution and training in human nutrition The female farmers were selected on the basis of criteria for training in kitchen gardening, kits distribution and training in human nutrition. Before the distribution of the inputs, kits were finalized in consultation with ARI and agriculture extension department. A total of 400 beneficiaries in 24 villages of the four project UCs, were provided agriculture inputs and trained in kitchen gardening and human nutrition in 2 days training event (one day for kitchen gardening and one day for human nutrition).
6. Training in Food Processing and Preservation A total of 140 individual were trained in improved food processing and preservation by the project horticultural expert in a total of 22 training sessions each of 02 days (one day class room training and second day for hands on demonstration). Food processing and preservation kits were also provided to each training beneficiary.
7. Agro forestry and Bio Engineering An important project activity of DRR was slopes stabilization through bio engineering and plantation on fragile slopes and erosion threatened areas. Detailed planning was accomplished for effective activity implementation. In order to assess the scope and potential of the activity, Malteser conducted a baseline /situational analysis study in the target union councils through a consultant. The consultant conducted a specialized survey for the identification of target areas, potential farmers and appropriate methods/structures for bio engineering including the specifications of structures and plant species. Comprehensive meetings were conducted by the consultant with the facilitation of HUJRA VSO teams for ascertaining the scope of the activity. In view of the consultant recommendations, a package consisting of 50 plants species/farmer (15 Robinea, 15 Ailanthus, 10 Willow and 10 Poplar) was finalized for each farmer/site. The total number of beneficiaries selected was 400 in four targeted UCs. Intended Impact of the project According to the finding of the post project monitoring study carried out in the targeted villages;
A total area of 715 Acres (5,720 Kanals of agriculture land) exposed to floods hazards has been protected through different DRR and agriculture livelihood infrastructure. Most of the
area is cultivated with high value orchards and vegetables, the productivity of which has been enhanced due to efficient construction of irrigation systems. As a result of the
irrigation channel construction, the water use efficiency has been increased significantly and water conveyance losses have been reduced. The farmers have already improved access to
the local markets for marketing their agriculture produce with less post-harvest losses during transportation. The agriculture lands have been protected from the disasters such as floods (both riverine floods and hillside torrent floods).
A total of 1,272 households as the direct beneficiaries and farmers of the DRR mitigation infrastructure, have improved protection against the disasters through the construction of schemes such as livelihood infrastructure (irrigation channels) disaster mitigation infrastructure (Flood protection walls) and sanitation/drainage infrastructure (drainage lines).
200 families were engaged in the CFW activities of the scheme construction. Through these
activities, they were able to earn additional income from the CFW activities.
As HUJRA engaged the VDRMCs which were formed by Malteser under its DRR project. The
VDRMCs were fully sensitized and aware of their DRM plans and thus all the schemes prioritized under the project were included in the village DRM plans.
Total of 70% (140) targeted HH have adopted improved nutrition practices such as; Awareness about anemia as the major symptoms of iron deficiency, use of rich iron sources such as green leafy vegetables, washing of food before cooking , not overcooking the
vegetables to retain its nutritional value, use of multi-vitamins, eating fruits and vegetables, rich source of proteins and calcium, balance human diet and its importance, disadvantages of tea taking after meal and drinking filtered water and boiling water before drinking.
Around 40% of the trained Community Livestock Extension Workers (CLEWs) were involved in animal treatment, 1st aid, and awareness, advisory and also working on their own farms.
The 2nd largest group having percentage of 32 were giving 5 hours to the mentioned section of the livestock extension services. The 3rd group having 12% and 4th having16% are more important to groom further to become active in extension services.
A total of 1,375 animals de-wormed and 805 animals vaccinated for HS. According to the
monitoring findings, no disease incidence of HS reported from the villages. Farmers have
reported increase in weight and milking capacity after de-worming.
Project Background:
HUJRA with the financial support of United Nations World Food
Programmeimplementedanother project “Enhancing Food and Nutrition Security and
Rebuilding Social Cohesion” in Khyber, Mohmand and Bajauragencies of FATA.The project
was focusing mainly on agriculture and community based infrastructure activities launched
to engage returnees in the process of early recovery after military operation. Food for Work
and Cash for Work modalities were used for transferring resources to project beneficiaries.
In close coordination with the respective agencies’ administration and agriculture
department, a total of 10 Tehsils were selected for project interventions. In the Khyber
Agency LandiKotal, iin Mohmand agency Halimzai, Pendialai, Safi and Ekkaghound while
inBajauragency Khar, Mamund, Salarzai, Nawagai and ArungBarang Tehsils were selected.
HUJRA successfully distributed cash among 93,304 beneficiaries and distributed 7960.963
MT food.
Project Objective:
Address acute food insecurity caused by conflict and subsequent military operation in the area
Restoration of means of livelihoods affected during the conflict.
Reconstruct community critical physical infrastructure damaged during the crisis.
Build capacity of the local communities in livelihoods related disciplines lead to income generation
Project interventions: The major interventions carried out under
the project include community
infrastructure like construction of link roads, rehabilitation of irrigation channels, construction of
S. No Agency CFW Beneficiaries Food Distributed (MT)
1 Mohmand 33713 2875.83
2 Bajaur 36336 3099.417
3 Khyber 23255 1985.716
Total 93304 7960.963
WFP-SUPPORTED RESTORATION OF LIVELIHOODS AND
DISASTER RISK REDUCTION ACTIVITIES IN FATAD
POPULATION.
protection walls etc and trainings onlivestock management, food processing, kitchen gardening,
embroidery, etc.
Group Formation and Social Mobilization:
Before intervening into the area, meetings
were held with Civil/Political
Administration & line departments, which
significantly helped in collecting statistical,
geographicaland social data of the target
area. Information’s was also collected
about the scope of work by community
focal persons. After intervention, meetings
wereheld with community of every sect,
religion and occupational backgrounds.
First the village profile was filled out which
clarified the present status of the village.
The schemes and beneficiaries were
selected according to criteria & scope of
work. Those villages where Community
Organizations (COs) were already formed
and need strengthening,those got
strengthened by conducting meeting with
them. Similarly, villages where there were
no existing CO’s , these were formed by
conducting meeting with the elders,
teachers, Mulasand other influential
persons of the area to take everyone on
board for the successful completion of the
project. Then after the formation of
Community organization, MOU was
signed with CO. During the meetings with
the community,the roles and responsibilities of both COs and HUJRA VSO were clarified.
Food Distributions and Coverage
During the course of implementation 4868.36 MT of food (1305.380MT in Khyber,
1785.554MT in Mohmand and 1777.427MT in Bajour) were distributed among 57,127
households (i.e. 153,00HH in Khyber, 20,965 HH in Mohmand and 20,862 HH in Bajaur
agencies respectively).
Socio-economic impacts
Household Level:
Food security of the targeted households ensured.
Purchasing power of the beneficiaries improved.
Money saved from buying food was diverted to the fulfillment of other needs like,
health, clothing, education etc.
Nutritional needs fulfilled through kitchen gardening with growing vegetables at home.
33713 36336
23255
93304
CFW Direct Beneficiaries
Mohmand Bajaur Khyber Total
2875.83 3099.417
1985.716
7960.963
Food Distributed (MT)
Mohmand Bajaur Khyber Total
Gender streamlining ensured through skill enhancement/training programs under Kitchen gardening activity.
Child labor declined and school children enrollment increased.
Health condition improved particularly improving nutritional needs of children.
Community Level:
Social integration improved/developed through participatory approach under FFW/FFT
activity ultimately contributed towards peace and development of the area.
Participatory approach helped in resolving long lasting conflicts.
Livelihood assets restored/rehabilitated under FFW thereby improving food security.
Capacity of the farming community developed through FFT and increased vegetable
productivity and food availability ensured.
Per acre cost ratio decreased and yield productivity increased due to approved FFT
trainings for compost/ fertilizer application.
Early recovery efforts ensured through rehabilitation of community infrastructure.
The target community’s damaged physical infrastructure restored and mobility and accessibility ensured.
Livelihood activities improved through increased opportunities of mobility and accessibility.
Community based DRR initiatives (protection wall, check dams, plantation, spurs etc.
enhanced to ensure community resilience ultimately contributing towards improved
protection and livelihood activities.
SECTION 02
Health & WASH (Water Sanitation
and Hygiene)
Project Background
Clean drinking water and sanitation are the fundamental rights of every human. The long military
operation resulted into displacement of a huge number of populations and subsequent Military
operation caused damages to the livelihood and social infrastructure including the water resources,
systems and infrastructure. The poor, vulnerable and conflict affected population, mostly tenants
and poor farmers are living in remote villages and hamlets were the worst affected segment of the
population because of their less coping capacity and resilience to disasters and environmental
shocks.
The inhabitants of the target and assessed villages are mostly tenants with huge dependency on
farming as tenancy to the local landlords. The main sources of drinking water are springs in the
valleys pockets. The existing water supply system is in very poor condition. The water is either
distributed from the highly unprotected springs through low quality plastic pipes to the households
in the vicinity of the sources or fetched from the remote locations by the populations (women and
girls) through buckets or pitchers or donkey loads by children residing at distance from the source.
Project Interventions
I. Water tank construction A total of 4 main water tank and one sub water tank were constructed. Each water tank having a capacity of 4 thousand gallons of water which can fulfill the needs of 60 households each fulfilling the SPHERE standards of 45 liters per individuals per day.
II. Main pipe supply line distribution A total of 23,300 feet pipe of 1’’ die was installed in 4 schemes of main supply line. Also a total of 23,300’ long, 1.5’ feet wide and 2’ deep hard land was dug through community contribution of 5 percent sharing.
III. Distribution lines/Sub distribution lines A total of 31,500 feet pipe of 0.75 inch die and 0.5 inch die was installed on household level in four schemes so that people don’t have to go to fetch the water rather it will be available at their door step.
IV. Stand Post/Washing pads at Households level. A total of 52 stand posts with washing pads were constructed in four water supply schemes to help the community in collection of water, washing clothes etc.
V. Construction of water chamber Spring water source were properly protected through the construction of water chamber. A total of
4 water chamber were constructed so that the water is not contaminated and is free of
bacteria/germs.
VI. Operation and Maintenance Training(O & M)
PROVISION OF CLEAN DRINKING WATER THROUGH
RESTORATION AND INSTALLATION OF SPRING BASED GRAVITY
WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES FOR VULNERABLE AND CONFLICTED
POPULATION.
Training was conducted on the operation and maintenance of water supply schemes For the Water
Management Committee (WMC) members.. A total of 12 WMC members, three for each scheme,
were trained in the operation and maintenance techniques .
VII. Hygiene Promotion Session A total of six hygiene promotion sessions were conducted in the four targeted villages. On average
40 individual participated in each session. Session included awareness regarding personal hygiene,
domestic, environment, kids etc. Information Education and Communication materials were
distributed among the participants of the session.
Cash for Work Summary
S. No UC Village
Total Number of
Utilized Skilled M/D
Total amount distributed
(PKR)
Total Number of
Utilized Unskilled
M/D
Total amount
distributed (PKR)
1 Arkot Tangai 75 52500 930 372000
2 Arkot Spairdar 96 67200 596 238400
3 Pirkalay Spagai 47 32900 473 189200
4 Pirkalay KuzQalagay 79 55300 703 281000
Total 297 2,007,900 2,702 1,080,600
Target Group
1. Direct Beneficiaries
S. No Village Families Individuals Women Men Children
(below 16 years)
Total
1 Spagai 28 240 70 67 103 508
2 KozQalagai 71 500 145 140 215 1071
3 Speerdar 40 320 93 89 138 680
4 MaidangaiShakardara
120 900 262 251 387 1920
Total 259 1960 570 547 843 4179
Project Background: This project was consisting of interventions for the construction of one drinking water supply scheme, awareness raising about improved health and hygiene practices as well as training on maintenance and operation to contribute to the scheme sustainability. The project was successfully implemented in proper Tirat village of UC Tirat in the stipulated period of 10 months. The population of proper Tirat village has low socio economic status with large dependency on agriculture based livelihoods. Most of the livelihoods options such as cultivated field terraces, water supply systems, communication and road networks, livelihood, and social infrastructure were badly damaged during flash floods of 2010. The targeted population and area as a whole is still vulnerable to natural hazards due to its unique geography/ topography and poor socio economic conditions. The completed water supply scheme (DWSS Tirat Proper) benefited 210 households. Initially the scheme was identified by SDC and later on outsourced to HUJRA for construction. After the formal approval of the project HUJRA successfully constructed the scheme by adopting effective WASH implementation strategy in compliance with SPHERE standards. The concerned community and beneficiaries of the scheme were mobilized and structured in to the Water Users CommitteesWUCs). Sub committees under WUC were formed namely Survey & Design committee and O&M committee. These committees supported the project implementation staff. Other necessary activities like IEC material distribution and hygiene sessions were also carried out.
Project Interventions This project was composed of different components in which physical activities like construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation and development were carried out. These components were source (spring), main line, main water tank, distribution lines and water collection points. KAP Survey After the completion of any project post a KAP survey was conducted to find the impact of the project over the target community and assess the results in light of the pre-KAP survey findings conducted before theimplementation of the project. According to the finding of the survey the access to improved drinking water has significantly increased from 0% to 59%. The source of drinking water through pipe has increased from 0% to 77%. In post KAP 56% respondents said that human feces are potential contaminants for water source. Community Management of water supplyscheme has increased from 15% to 45%. Financial contribution for O&M of the scheme has significantly increased from 0% to 76%. Responsibility of O&M of the scheme has significantly increased from 0% to 85%. Awareness regarding the role of government authorities in public water supply scheme has increased from 0% to 17%. Time taken to go for water collection has decreased from 70% to 33%. Waiting during water collection has decreased from 47% to 44%. Availability of sufficient water for drinking has increased from 0% to 100%. Enough water for cooking has increased from 0% to 100%.
Enough water for washing has increased from 90% to 100%. Awareness about unsafe water that can
makepeople sick has also increased from 87% to 90%. Boiling for water treatment has recorded 24%
in post KAP. Knowledge about the importance of clean drinking water has increased from 30% to
IMPROVED WATER SUPPLY SCHEME FOR PROPER TIRAT, UC
TIRAT, DISTRICT SWAT
80%. The respondent householdshave roof tank or cistern which was recorded as 23% in post KAP.
In Post KAP 34% respondents placed water containers near to washrooms, which was 72% in pre-
KAP. In Post KAP 78% respondent households have water containers which were fully covered.
Knowledge that hand washing can decrease the diseases has increased from 25% to 74%. The
respondents washed their hands after using toilet has increased from 85% to 100%. Use of latrines,
instead of open defecation, has increased from 85% to 97%. In post KAP 32% respondents said that
the diseases rise from open defecation. Throwing waste into communal garbage area has increased
from 5% to 43%. Houses having clean yards have increased from 5% to 68%. Throwing the waste
water outside the house has decreased from 80% to 23%. Illness caused from bad water
(waterborne) has decreased from 87% to 71%. In Post KAP 93% respondents were spending money
on medicines and doctors for diarrhea which was 97% in pre-KAP. Making of homemade ORS has
increased from 5% to 78%.Hygiene education has been increase from 47% to 94%.
SECTION 03
Action Research and Right based
advocacy
Project Background
The Constitution of Pakistan guarantees equality of all citizens without Discrimination. Pakistan has
also ratified several international Agreements and covenants to protect and promote women rights,
including their right to vote. However, women in Pakistan continue to face unequal and
discriminatory treatment at various stages in the political and electoral process. Women remain
under-registered in electoral rolls. In some constituencies of KPK, women have never cast their votes
in their life. With the general elections, it was important to take timely steps to encourage and
facilitate Pakistani women in exercising their right to vote, and to mobilize citizens in support of
women’s voting, particularly in regions where female voter turnout was very low in the last election
This Project aimed to strengthen citizens’ voice and public accountability in relation to the
registration and turnout of women voters by supporting efforts to design and implement public
information, education and communication campaigns (IEC) aimed at improving awareness of
citizens, in particular women and disadvantaged groups about the necessity of women participation
in democratic and electoral processes. This project was meant to inform, sensitize and mobilize
general public and stakeholders, especially female voters, about the importance of female voters’
participation in the elections. This Project was implemented in two constituencies (NA-29 and NA-
30) of District Swat, where female voters’ turnout was less than 30 percent in the 2008 election.
Under this project, multiple types of activities were carried out, which included, formation of
Citizens’ Voter Groups (CVGs), mobilization campaigns, community meetings, sensitization of
community elders, installation of awareness raising stalls and engagement with Election
Commissions of Pakistan (ECP) District administration and political parties leaders.
Project Interventions
IEC material developed, printed and disseminated for awareness regarding females’ right to
vote and to create awareness regarding complaint mechanism through CVG formation
meetings/ door to door visits/installation of stalls etc. Total of 10,000 IEC material were
distributed through conducting different types of activities i.e. installation of awareness
raising stalls, door to door visits and during formation of CVGs meetings. Main theme
of the IEC material was to aware the general public on importance of female rights to
vote.
35 Citizens Voters Groups formed to observe the local situation of female voting, identify
any challenges or barriers on female to cast their vote, and raise the same with relevant
local authorities, local political parties, District Election Commission, Election Commission of
Pakistan (ECP), and media to seek timely redress.
In total 750 messages developed and disseminated regarding importance of female voter
turnout.
35 capacity building sessions were held with the CVG members in order to let them
understand their roles and responsibilities in the project activities.
HIGHER FEMALE VOTER TURN OUT IN DISTRICT SWAT
3,000 door to door visits were completed by the CVP staff to inform, sensitize and mobilize
general public and stakeholders, especially female voters, about the importance of female
voters’ participation in the elections.
Ten awareness raising stalls were installed for making aware the public at large, from
different walks of life.
Arranged 35 community mobilization meetings each meeting was attended by around 100
participants from the related area (villages/Mohallas).
105 meetings were held with community leaders in the targeted 35 polling’s station (3 in
each polling station) to sensitize community leaders importance of female voter turnout and
their role in increasing the turn over.
Two VCs comprised of around 10 committed members were formed in NA 29, 30 to monitor
the overall polling situation of the constituency before during and after elections.
1,884 letters had been written to different stakeholders.Writing letters have helped in the
implementation and achievement of the goals of the project by raising the issues on
different forums.
Four meetings on advocacy for pro female agreements had been completed in Totkey,
Gogdara, shahdarra, Amankot. These were the places where issue, constraints were found
during meetings.
Commitments had been signed from ten male and one female candidate (for reserved seat)
for National and provincial Assemblies they will not become a party to any such illegitimate
agreement which will restrict females from using their basic right of vote.
35meetings on awareness about complaint mechanism and documentation of complaints
were held with members of CVGs.
Two meetings were held with VCs on submission of complaints to appropriate forums about
any violation of relevant laws, regulations and policies so as to ensure that any actual or
potential barriers to women voting are removed well in time.
Four meetings of VCs on Awareness about complaint mechanism were held the purpose of
this activity was to make aware the VC members about the process and forums for the
documentation of complaints.
Press Conference was held to highlight the issues of public interest through media, and it is
expected that bringing the attention of media to such issues will be very much helpful in
future to monitor election process in the upcoming elections for local government system or
by-elections.
Table of project achievements
S. No Activity Description Target Target
Achieved Output
Percentage
1 IEC Material disseminated 8500 10000 117.6
2 IEC Material disseminated through D2D visit 3027 3000 99.1
3 IEC Material disseminated through stalls 3600 3600 100.0
4 IEC Material disseminated through CVG formation meeting
3400 3400 100.0
5 Citizens voter Group formed 35 35 100.0
6 Capacity building workshop organized for CVGs training
35 35 100.0
7 HH Approached through D2D visits 3000 3027 100.9
8 Meeting organized with community members for community mobilization
35 35 100.0
9 Meeting organized with elders and local leaders 105 105 100.0
10 Stalls established for information disseminated and mobilization
10 10 100.0
11 Weekly meetings of VC s organized 12 4 33.3
12 Letters Written to various stakeholders 6000 1884 31.4
13 Meeting organized on pro-female voting 4 4 100.0
14 Commitments taken from candidates 0 11
15 Messages broadcasted on FM radio 750 750 100.0
16 Meetings organized with CVGs on complaint mechanism
35 35 100.0
17 Meeting of VCs on complaint mechanism 2 2 100.0
18 Meeting of VCs on awareness about complaint M 4 4 100.0
19 Develop IEC materials 1500 1500 100.0
20 Press Conference 1 1 100.0
Target V/S Achievements Target Target Achieved
Project Background
HUJRA is implementing UNDP funded Improving Access to Justice through Streamlining
Legal Aid Project in two districts Swat and Buner of Malakand division. The project is part of
the UNDP Rule of Law initiatives in the region. Under the bigger UNDP Rule of Law Program,
multiple interventions are underway to strengthen the justice sector institutions. These
institutions include Judiciary, Police, Bar Associations, Prosecution and Prison. Along with
the strengthening of the formal justice institutions, the Program is working for the
reformation of the informal justice system through the reconstitution, training and
development of linkages between the formal and informal justice systems. At the grass root,
a comprehensive awareness campaign was needed keeping in view the special needs of the
vulnerable segments of the society particularly women, children, old age and displaced
people. The justice system of the country is expensive and poor people are unable to access
the system due to financial constraints. This could have been cured through a strong legal
aid system, but at this point of time, the legal aid system is also deficient to meet the needs
of the people. In these circumstances, it is strongly warranted to revisit the legal aid system
and create a balance between the supply and demand sides. The project plans to undertake
community level interventions including awareness session, provision of legal aid and legal
consultation at the doorsteps. The community level interventions were connected with the
tehsil and district level forums (legal aid desks) at district and tehsil level in collaboration
with the bar and judiciary. Moreover, the local capacities were also built through supporting
legal education and awareness rising.
Table of project achievements
S. No Activity Description Targets Targets Achieved Output
Percentage
Male Female Total
1 Legal Aid Clinics 194 97 97 194 100%
2 Community Members Benefited in LAC 8500 5256 5316 10572 124%
3 Cases in which legal aid Provided 220 116 101 217 99%
4 Referrals to Legal Aid Desks 360 122 120 242 67%
5 Beneficiaries of Consultation (At LACs) 210 219 202 421 200%
6 Beneficiaries of Consultation (At Desks) 530 524 159 683 129%
7 Paralegals 240 269 250 519 216%
8 Scholarships for female students 9 0 13 13 144%
9 Stipends for female students 9 0 10 10 111%
10 Orientation for Lawyers of DBAs and TBAs 5 5 0 5 100%
11 Legal Aid Desks (Establishment) 5 5 0 5 100%
12 Stakeholders dialogue 4 2 0 2 50%
STRENGTHENING RULE OF LAW PROJECT IN MALAKAND
13 Meeting with Bar to Mobilize Lawyers for Pro Bono
5 5 0 5 100%
14 Meeting with Community Focal Persons to Mobilize for Legal Aid Activities
3 3 0 3 100%
15 Legal Awareness Campaign Through Print & Electronic Media
15000 16000 0 16000 107%
16 Lawyers' Training (Advocacy & Skill Based Trainings)
5 5 0 5 100%
17 Lawyers' Benefited 25 25 0 25 100%
194
8500
220 360 210 530 240 9 95 5 4 5 3
15000
5 25194
10572
217 242 421 683 519 13 10 5 5 2 5 3
16000
5 25
Achievment
Targets Total
Project Background
The Goal is to increase the protection and promotion of rights of expression, assembly, association
and thought (REAT) including religious freedom in Pakistan, especially at the provincial level and in
the target districts where rights are most at risk. REAT freedoms are enshrined in the International
Convent on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR, Articles 18-22) ratified by Pakistan on 23 June, 2010.
The objective of the projects will be achieved through the following two strategic interventions:
The establishment of a network of civil society and private sector organizations dedicated to
the promotion and protection of REAT with specific attention to freedom of religion
Increase public awareness of and support for the promotion and protection of REAT with
specific attention to freedom of religion
To make progress towards the program objective, HUJRA will focus on four kinds of actors:
Media and Journalists (local / National print and electronic media)
Law enforcement agencies, the legal profession and other courts
Civil Society
Religious and political leaders
HUJRA has close coordination and collaboration with civil society, district administration, district bar
association, non-government organizations and other stakeholders regarding the promotion and
protection of REAT with specific attention to freedom of Religion.
REAT Project Progress Summary
S. No Activities Overall Target
Overall Achievement
1 Identification & Selection of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs)
50 50
2 HRDs Meeting 25 16
3 Establishment of Early Warning System (Helpline 0800-90800)
1 1
4 Referral and free legal aid services 12 0
5 Coordination meetings 9 6
6 Outreach workshops 9 7
7 Seminars / Workshops 9 5
8 Journalist and Advocates training 2 2
9 PWG Meeting 2 2
RIGHTS OF EXPRESSION, ASSEMBLY, ASSOCIATION AND THOUGHT (REAT)
SECTION 04
EDUCATION
Project Background:
In Mohmand Agency the education was being affected due to militancy, insufficient schools
infrastructure and poor condition of the basic facilities. In some schools, the district education
department had ordered the school management not to use the rooms due to the risk of being
fallen but there was alternate space available in the schools which could be used as class room.
Hence there was an urgent need for the re-construction of the existing buildings of the school. Out
of a large number of such schools, UNHCR under RAHA project outsourced the reconstruction of
Government High School EkkaGhundfor Boys to HUJRA. The school was blown up during militancy.
Project Objective:
Main objective of the project was to enhance literacy rate and quality of education by reconstruction
and renovation of school infrastructure.
Assessment
HUJRA conducted assessment of the school with the support of local community and Agency
Education Department. Detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQs), Drawings and designs, based on the actual
survey were prepared and shared with UNHCR. During the assessment it was found that the school
was badly damaged during the conflict. This was the main school in the area, which was providing
educational services to students of many adjacent villages of the area. The school had 09 class
rooms, one computer lab and one science lab. The whole building had been demolished during the
conflict. There were 450 students enrolled in the school, including 5 % Afghan students, but due to
the damage, the students were shifted to the government technical college hostel on temporary
basis. The hostel accommodates only 300 students. So there was an urgent need for rehabilitation of
the school, because the existing building was not having the capacity to accommodate all students,
hence the enrollment was decreasing alarmingly.
Construction work
The construction work in the school was completed as per the standards and specifications of
UNHCR and FATA Education Department. No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Additional
Political Agent (APA) & Agency Education Officer (AEO) of the Mohmand Agency was obtained
for initiating intervention. Timely procurement and delivery of construction material was
ensured. The UNHCR representative was engaged in the process of procurement in order for
ensuring transparency. The construction work completed in due course of time monitored on
daily basis by the technical team and M&E unit of HUJRA, staff from Education Department, PTA
(Parent Teacher Association) and school management.A total of seven (7) class rooms, one (1)
computer lab, one (1) science lab, four (4) toilets and 1200 gallon water tank were constructed in the
school. Furniture for seven (7) class rooms and WASH facilities were provided in the school.
Moreover, dressing of the school yard was done during the course of implementation.
SCHOOLS REHABILITATION PROJECT IN MOHMAND AGENCY
Capacity building of PTA Capacity building of PTC (Parent Teacher Council) formerly known as PTAs, was an important
activity of the project as PTCs play a vital role in ensuring the quality and standard of education,
accountability to the stakeholder and improvement of education in government schools. The
PTC in the target school wasformed restructured and strengthened with the cooperation
AgencyEducation Department. One of the main objectives of the PTC was to raise awareness
among parents and motivatethem for enrolling female in the schools as well as to engage them
in monitoring of the project activities.
Provision of school furniture Decency and comfort in a learning environment is of paramount importance in
educational institution especially in the early age education. The furniture was procured
from competent vendor through a transparent and standard procurement process
including, collection of quotations, bidding, sample checking by the technical staff of the
project as well education department. The following table shows the details of furniture
provided to the targeted school
S# Item Name Item Specification Unit School Name
1 School Disk and Bench
Set
Pak german style Two
Seaters 18 gauge pipe with
golden Lasani
2 Teacher Table
2.5x4 feet with one drawer
18 gauge pipe with golden
lasani
3 Teacher Chair Office chair with wooden
handles and pooshing 0
4 Cupboard 4x7 feet with two doors 20
gauge 0
Impact of the Project
1. Status of accommodation and facilities in the school improved which expectedly would lead
to increase in enrolment.
2. Safe learning space and environment for the students in terms of
accommodation ensured.
3. Disaster resilient structure constructed that would be less prone to natural
disasters.
4. The PTAs in the school was formed and activated that would play vital role in the
management and improvement of school.
5. Stakeholders including authorities of the Agency Education Department,
teachers, students and parents mainstreamed during the project planning,
implementation. Strong relationship was developed between them which will be
helpful in the promoting education in the area.
Success Story 01
FROM HONEY TO MONEY
Sadbaha, 60 years old midwife living in a village Lakhar of Union Council Shin District Swat rears local honey bees Apiscerana. She started beekeeping when she was fifteen. “Beekeeping is our family profession. I started work as a beekeeper after getting married. Once I was going to field then I catch a swarm on my way. After some time I made three mud hives from one swarm.”
Sadbaha told that when the price of honey was 40 rupees per kg, she sold honey of 5,000 rupees but with the passage of time due to environmental changes, diseases and pests and use of pesticides the population of bees and production of honeydecreased. Sadbaha were facing many problems regarding beekeeping and she was upset but she had no solution.
In 2010 HUJRA VSO team started intervention for an immediate support after 2010 heavy rains and floods in different union council of district Swat. HUJRA VSO donated her honey bee box for providing an instant relief in honey production sector.
HUJRA female visited our village in March 2012, and briefed us about the project and their interventions. I was really glad to hear that now my problems regarding honey beekeeping would be solved. They registered me as Group Leader of 18 female members. Sadbaha has obtained a technical training from HUJRA VSO under the USAID-MEDA Entrepreneurs Honey Value Chain Development Project where she was equipped with latest management and marketing techniques. Just after the training, she managed the bees and made necessary changes in wooden and mud hives, she also made hives from hard board which she believe would yield more honey than the previous years. She also got Alternative Transitional Hive about which she was very optimistic that it would definitely increase the honey production. “I was facing all that problems regarding beekeeping which were discussed in the training. I have experience but I couldn’t use it in the right way. I learned a lot from training and now I am able to keep control on bee diseases and pests.” Last year Sadbaha increased the number of hives from 3 to 7. She got an average of 4kg of honey from each mudhive, having 28kg as a total production. She sold 20kg of honey earning Rs.38, 000/- As a Team Leader of female group she helped other female beekeepers in her group as well as in the community. She also helped them in honeyextraction. She told that she give honey to their relatives and using it for curing diseases. She also sells honey to support her family. She is spending the money for family medical expenses and bought seeds for
She thoroughly followed the
latest management practices
and overcome much of her
problems of beekeeping
their fields. Sadbaha told that “In fact this organization is a blessing of God for me. It greatly helped me out in maintaining my business now I feel myself well prepared to adopt beekeeping as business. I will never forget the unconditional help of American People and HUJRA’s valuable support and services”.
Success Story 02
Hard work always pays
This is a case study of Begam Jan, a beekeeper. She is 56
years old, lives in a small village named kwarotangay, a
beautiful village full of different kinds of flora located in
Union Council Beshigramof Tehsil Madyan.
Begam Jan lives with her disable husband and her only son
with in an extended family of 12 persons. She learnt about
beekeeping from her father- in-law. Then she made her own hives from mud and wood and started
beekeeping. She rears apiscerana. Every year she extracts
honey from the hives and sells it out to earn money and
support her family. But with changing environment many
problems have arisen which badly affects the bees and
honey production.
Recognizing this need, HVC project funded by USAID MEDA
Entrepreneurs of the HUJRA VSO arranged different sessions
of three days technical trainings in different intervals of time in 10 UCs of District Swat. One of the
sessions was held in kwarotangay. Before the training HVCD female team visited the village to
explore problems and needs of the beekeepers and
registered deserving beekeepers for training. Bibi Jan was
registered as a potential candidate for the training along
with other sixteen female beekeepers. Begam Jan
participated in the training session which was arranged in
her house. Due to her aptitude and abilities, she was
selected as a Group Leader of the Interest Group. In this
training, knowledge about seasonal management, disease
and pest control, extraction techniques were imparted to the participants. Along with other
beekeepers, Begam Jan was also equipped with modern
beekeeping techniques.
She got much benefit out of this training. Before the training,
she had was having one weak hives with bees, the production
of which was declining from last two years. But then she
thoroughly followed the latest management practices and
overcome much of her problems related to bees. She
increased the number of hives from 1 to 2. Last season,
Begam Jan got 7 kg of honey from each hive. She sold 12kg of honey and earned Rs.2,4000/- Begum
Jan now also help other females regarding beekeeping modern techniques and methods. Begam Jan
says now beekeeping contributes 50% to my household income. Her future plan is to multiply the
bee colonies as she also got an Alternative Transitional Hive from HVCD Project, and she is very
hopeful that it will help her in increasing the bee colonies and get further progress.