National Refai Organization

An Introduction

About NROThe National Refai Organization is a registered NGO under theSocieties Registration Act XXXI-1860. NRO has been endeavoring forpoor and destitute people. NRO’s target area is most deserving yetmost forgotten by donors and government.

Organization is administrated by these committees1. Women Relief, Welfare, Empowerment & Development Committee2. Relief & Welfare Committee3. Disaster Management Committee

Executive Body

• Manzoor Hussain Malik President• Nasreen Shagufta Malik Senior Vise President• Muzaffar Shoaib Malik Vise President• Malik Pervaiz Ahmad General Secretary• Irfan Elahi Joint Secretary• Fazal Hussain Kanjal Finance Secretary

• Muhammad Ashraf Malik Secretary Information

Members

• LCSN: Layyah Civil Society Network

• SPNF: South Punjab NGOs Forum

• SPO: Strengthening Participatory Organization

Working Criteria

• Small board of directors to review policies and provide oversight

• External accountant to overview budget, expenditure & audit accounts.

• Volunteer/part time paid staff person to:- Update website as needed- Local Surveys- Social Interventions

Funding / AuditNRO maintains its accounts which are auditedby authorized chartered accountants on annual basis

Year Expense

December 2006 Rs. 1,145,550

December 2007 Rs. 1,028,331

December 2008 Rs. 2,589,000

December 2009 Rs. 3,196,000

December 2010 Rs. 4,190,000

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Our Mission

Our mission is to give welfare service to the ignored people of our society and provide them with basic facilities and bring them to a normal pace of life and remove the elements which are becoming a barrier in their struggle for getting civilized.

Our Philosophy

We believe that every human being has equal rights and if anyone is seen deprived, its our duty to help them get their basic rights.

Local Problems

• Staffing Needs• Fund Raising Problems• Lack of Resources

Achievements of NRO

1.Community Based Literacy

Human rights educationis increasingly seen asan important strategyfor positive socialchange and development accordingto the philosophy ofNRO

2. Recreational Activities

Everyone needs mentalPeace to over cometheir mental fatigue…

To take care ofthis, NRO has beenarranging manyrecreational activities. Along withfootball, cricket and volley ball,local games like Kabaddi, Dhodaand Bull Race were also held onthe day.

3. Environmental Education Workshop

The sessions onEnvironmentaleducation wereorganized in differentschools around differentthemes.

4. World Environment Day

NRO celebrated the dayby holding meeting.Later, a plantation wascampaign held in the farflung areas….

The walk was followedwithin environment mela.The posters were displayedalong with other promotionalmaterials

5. Rehabilitation Of Flood Affectees (Year 2010)

NRO worked for Flood Affecteesin stages:

• Initially, NRO rented outboats and people wereshifted at safer places.

• Secondly, different medical camps were organized.

• Later, livestock fertilizer and seeds were provided to poor farmers

That’s not it! Work is still being carried out

6. Workshop On Culture Of Peace/Human Rights Education

A workshop on cultureof peace / human rightseducation was alsoadministered at Layyahby NRO.

7. Medical Camps at Mouza Lohanch Nashaib and Mouza Sumra Nashaib

Ignored Oadh familiesare going throughmiserable life…

NRO administered differentmedical camps at differentplaces for the patients ofOadh family. They wereprovided free treatment andmedicines.

8. Project For Labours / Low Income Group

NRO has beenmediating in-betweenthe owners and laborers of the brickLines.

9. Women Relief, Welfare, Empowerment & Development Program

NRO is working for theprotection, relief,welfare, political,economic & legal rightand empowerment ofWomen. In this regard,Committee wasorganized.

Future Plans Of NRO1. House Construction For Flood Affectees2. Peter Diesel Engine KAM For Flood Affectees3. Purchase of Dry Food Items and Miscellaneous Items For

Flood Affectees4. Environmental Education For Flood Affected Children5.  Women Relief, Welfare, Empowerment and Skill

Development6. Tents For Oadh, Kehul and Flood Affectees7. Construction Of Community Complex At Mouza Bait Thori &

Mouza Nangi Lohanch Kacha8. Collective Management For Sugar-cane Marketing

KEHUL PROGRAM

Objective Of Kehul Program

To provide education, health, hygiene and other basics of life to the nomads along River Sindh known by the name of Kehuls. Also, help them getting out of the rivers to the land to lead a normal life.

An Overview Of Kehuls

Civilization along RiverSindh are one of the

oldest cultures.

Kehuls of river Sindh areVery particular type ofnomads who live entireperiod of life on boatssailing in River Sindh.

Due to shrinking ofriver size, it is feared that outsocial cascade will soon findKehuls absconding fromexistence.

Kehuls, due to their livingStyle have become anIgnored and marginalizedcommunity.

They lack everythingwhich may be termed asbasic human rights.

NRO has surveyed & studied this community and has established that Kehuls have great desire for bringing positive change in their lives

NRO Survey Report(Survey report of Kehul families residing along river Sindh in District Layyah)

Basic Particulars of Kehul Resident Union Councils and Villages in Layyah.

Sr. No.

Main Heads Particulars Numbers

1. Concentration Areas District Layyah 1

2. Tehsils Karor & Layyah 2

3. Union Councils Warasehran, Baseera, Shadu Khan, Kotla Haji Shah, Lohanch Nashaib, Jakhar, Bakhari Ahmad Khan

7

4. No. Of Villages (Particulars on Later Pages)

20

Basic Stats of Kehul Families

Sr. No.

Main Heads Particulars Numbers

1. Total Population 3447

2. No. Of Families 576

3. Adults 1101

4. Children (Below 18 Years of age) 2346

Basic Needs Of Kehul Families

Sr. No.

Main Heads Particulars Numbers

1. Schools 13

2. Water Hand Pumps 58

3. Toilets 62

4. Hygienic Kits 576

5. Shelter/Tents 554

6. Portable Cot (charpai) 1742

7. Quilts/Blankets 1742

Details Of Families According to Union Councils

WarasehranNo Of Villages

Mouza & Address Population

Families Population Children1 Din Pur (Near Basti Charhoya) 23 135 89

2-3 Monghar 1,2,3(Dera Bahadur Kh) 44 279 190

4 Moonghar Chah Bait Khai Wala 16 105 75

5 Wadhay Wali (Basti Bhatian) 45 237 151

6 Warasehran 19 118 80

7 Rakhwan (Near Basi Rakhwan) 42 320 238

Sub Total

189 1194 823

BaseeraNo Of Villages

Mouza & Address Population

Families Population Children1 Sheeian Wali Basti 19 122 84

2 Sheeian Wali Basti Sheikhan 88 458 289

3 Baseera (Near Basti Marhai 48 285 189

4 Mouchi Wala Kacha / Baseera 9 66 47

Sub Total

164 931 609

Shadu KhanNo Of Villages

Mouza & Address Population

Families Population Children1 Noray Wala Kacha (At Patan) 5 35 25

Sub Total

5 35 25

Kotla Haji ShahNo Of Villages

Mouza & Address Population

Families Population Children1 Sumra Nashaib Janoobi Pull Lala 27 164 110

2 Sumra Nashaib Janubi Kacha Bait 9 64 46

Sub Total

36 228 156

Lohanch NashaibNo Of Villages

Mouza & Address Population

Families Population Children1 Naangi Kacha Basti 9 52 34

Sub Total

9 52 34

JakharNo Of Villages

Mouza & Address Population

Families Population Children1 Jakhar (Sipper / Patan) 71 429 288

2 Khokhar Wala (At Sipper Kerar) 33 198 134

3 Norasi (Bait) 9 42 24

Sub Total

113 669 446

Bhakhri Ahmed KhanNo Of Villages

Mouza & Address Population

Families Population Children1 Gujji Dabli (Near Basti Bhakhri) 36 205 137

2 Dabli Near Jamia Madarsa Dabli 24 163 116

Sub Total

60 368 253

Base Summary Of U.CsU.C No Of

VillagesTotal Population

Families Population ChildrenBasic Needs Of Kehul Families

School Water Hand Pumps Toilets Hygiene Kits Tents Cots Quilts

Warseran 7 189 1194 823 3 18 20 189 181 599 599

Baseera 4 164 931 609 2 14 15 164 156 465 465

Shadu Khan

1 5 35 25 1 1 1 5 5 18 18

Kotla Haji Shah

2 36 228 156 2 5 5 36 36 114 114

Lohanch Nashaib

1 9 52 34 1 1 2 9 9 26 26

Jakhar 3 113 669 446 3 13 13 113 107 335 335

Bhakhri Ahmed Khan

2 60 368 253 1 6 6 60 60 185 185

GRAND TOTAL

20 576 3477 2346 13 58 62 576 554 1742 1742

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