Salik Development Foundation ANNUAL Report 2014 -15

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Table of Contents:

S.NO PAGE NO.

1. Acronymes ___________________________________________________ 03

2. President Message ____________________________ 04

3. Acknowledgement______________________________ 05

4. SDF Introduction: ________________________________ 06

5. Social Mobilization (ID) Swabi 08

6. Health Promotion Project Swabi______________ 10

7. Livelihood Enhancement and protection Program ___________ 12

8. Education Improvement Program Swabi_________________ 17

9. Community Physical Infrastructure Program Swabi_________ 23

10. Enhancing Livelihood Skill Training (ELST UNHCR)________ 32

11. Capacity Building of Individuals with Special Needs (RAHA UNHC__ 40

12. Livelihood Employment & Enterprise Development 56th Batch_____ 52

13. Human Intuitional Development 56th Batch Kohistan: __________ 58

14. Human Institutional Development 62th Batch Kohistan ______________ 65

15. Digital Hub 60 Batch Kohistan: ___________________________ 70

16. Livelihood Employment & Enterprise Development 62 Batch ________ 74

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Acronyms:

Abbre

viation

s

Meaning Abbre

viatio

ns

Meaning Abbrevi

ations

Meaning

AJK Azad Jammu &

Kashmir

EPI Expanded Program of

Immunization

DOH Department of

Health

AUSAID Australian Aid FATA Federally Administrative

Tribal Areas

DRR/M DisasterRisk

reduction and

Management

BHU Basic Health Unit GPS Government Primary

School

E & SE Elementary &

secondary education

BOD Board of Directors GGPS Government Girls Primary

School

IP'S Implementing

Partners

BOQ Bill of Quantity GIS Geographical Information

System

KPK Khyber PakhtunKhwa

CBO Community Based

Organization

H/H House Hold LHS Lady Health

Supervisor

CO Community

Organization

IDP'S Internally Displaced People LHV Lady Health Visitor

DC Deputy

Commissioner

INGO International Non

Government Organization

LHW Lady Health Worker

DFID Department for

International

Development

IP'S Implementing Partners LHV LadyHealth Visitor

KPK Khyber

PakhtunKhwa

LHW Lady Health Worker

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Message

Salik Development Foundation is serving people in unreached

Areas and to those affected during emergencies, since 1989.

The organization has since graduated to be counted as national level organization.

Its goal is to enable communities to plan, implement and manage development

assistance program; through countrywide network of community organizations (CO's).

SDF prime focus has been to capacity building at grassroots level, for improving the

quality of life for marginalized Communities; to have access to basic facilities.

Over the years, the interventions were evolved and spread through Pakistan.

SDF made supreme efforts to build community capacity and emphasized on quality inputs. With the grace of

Almighty Allah SDF is the leading representative of Wash, Education, Health, and Environmental sanitation.

All these efforts have been made to strengthen the SDF systems including governance, internalcontrols, progamme

delivery, monitoring and accounting.

I congratulate and appreciate the cohesive roles and support by a large number of partners that led SDF to success.

SDF staff's contribution and team work led toInitiate preparation of integrated plan.

Board of Directors provided valuable suggestions and supervisory role. Mention of commitment by the management

team is must. SDF management team and staff deserve appreciation for putting their efforts to strengthen the

organization.

We look forward to productive year ahead

Jehanzeb

President (SDF)

Salik Development Foundation (SDF)

Email: salik4@gmail.com

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Acknowledgment:

Salik Development Foundation (SDF) thanks to almighty Allah, who gave us an opportunity and strength to serve the

humanity and accomplish this report, thanks to all those who supported it morally and materially.

We hope SDF will lead to their expectations.SDF has put high standards of work and performance and their

demonstration.

SDF feels proud to have partnerships with our donors and well-wishers, who continued to response their confidence in

it. Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Local Governments,

Education and Health Departments, RAHA, UNHCR and AJK),

Maintained their support to us. Their guidance and encouragement was source of our safe passage through all the

upheaval of the year 2014-15.

The staff of SDF deserves special tribute for their dedication and hard work to accomplish all the commitments with

donors and communities. They stood side by side to the Government Departments/Donors/ Local administration/

Security Agencies in the hilly mountainous terrains and surmounted all hurdles just to serve the communities. Some of

the colleagues who left us, SDF wishes them best regards, the new comers are welcome and we hope they will serve

the community up to the expectations.

The real success of SDF is due to communities with whom SDF and its staff worked day and night for achieving

organizational mission i.e. creating and enabling Environments by developing locally adaptable Solutions.

Management Committee

Salik Development Foundation

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Salik Development Foundation (SDF):

Salik Development Foundation is a nonprofit organization, working in various sectors for more than two decades.

Salik Foundation has the aim to promote the lives of the poor in the areas on priority basis and establish a peaceful

and prosperous society. It has been working in the multisectors, like health, education, livelihood, social mobilization

and community physical infrastructure.

The main cause of its establishment is to ensure a peaceful, prosperous and developed society. For the purpose, SDF

has started the process of community social mobilization and launched several developmental projects i.e. Water &

Sanitation, Environmental Protection, Health, Education, Agriculture development, Advocacy & Women Development

Projects. It has also launched relief programs for IDP's of Swat at Jalozai and flood effected people of Charsadda

and Nowshera .SDF has the potential of running health,education,livelihood and social mobilization in District Kohistan

for the last 3 years. Most of the developmental Projects are funded by Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund.

Vision: An equal, developed and prosperous society where everyone have equal rights on resources without gender

discrimination, in a peaceful environment and where people have easyaccess towards justice.

Mission: Our mission is to ensure community participation and Organization for the whole process of development through

social mobilization, proper planning and to facilitate the people for the sustainable solution oftheir problems within

the limits of available resources.

Goal: Efforts for the Establishment of a Peaceful, Prosperous, Developed and equal Society.

Objectives: Provision of educational facilities and awareness raising in back ward communities.

Efforts for the provision of basic health facilities, education, nutrition and awareness raising about prevention and control of diseases.

To alleviate poverty and efforts for availability of basic needs of life i.e. employment, skill trainings, safe drinking water, sanitation and community physical infrastructure to deprived and backward communities.

To improve natural resources for the protection of Environment through awareness raising and capacity building trainings.

Capacity building of farmers, information sharing and provision of facilities for agricultural development.

Advocacy for peace, equality and human rights (esp. Women and Children).

Coordination and linkages development, Information sharing and capacity building of CSOs /CBOs for participatory development and human resource development.

Relief and Rehabilitation efforts in case of natural disasters and accidents.

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Registration: Social Welfare Department Govt. of KPK under Act 1961 (R.No. DSW/845/KPK)

Federal Ministry of Youth Affairs Islamabad Govt. of Pakistan.

Social welfare Department FATA Secretariat KPK

Affiliation

1. Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF)

2. Trust for Voluntary Organization (TVO)

3. Anti Narcotics Force KPK.

5. Sarhad Provincial Conservation Strategy (SPCS) Agriculture Roundtable.

6. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ( UNHCR)

7. Ministry of State and Frontier Regions (SAPRON)

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44%

23%

4%5%

24%

CastsGujjar Nowar Khail Utman Khail

Babi Khail Others

Livelihood support and promotion of small community infrastructure (LACIP)

1. Human Institutional Development

Project Duration: July 2012 to January 2016

Target UCs: Sard Cheena & Yaqoobi

District: Swabi

Sara Cheena is located on the 34`5.20'95" North latitudes,and

72`14'15.93" east longitudes. The elevation of the Sara Cheena is

1157 feet from the sea level which suggests that the Union council falls

in sub tropical zone and high heat surplus area. Sara Cheena is

located on the east side of the main town of YarHussain on 5 kilometer

distance. Sara Cheena is bounded on its north side byYarHussain, from

the south side is connected with the district Nowshersa and tehsil

Lahore, one the east side of the UC is Yaqoobi union council and from

the west side Sara Cheena is bounded with the Union council Dobian.

is located on the 34`5.20'95" North latitudes,and 72`14'15.93" east

longitudes. The elevation of the Sara Cheena is 1157 feet from the

sea level which suggests that the Union council falls in sub tropical zone

and high heat surplus area.

Yaqoobi is located on the west side of the main town of YarHussain on

2 kilometer distance. yaqoobiis bounded on its north side

byYarHussain, from the south side is connected with tehsil Lahore, one

the east side of the UC is Yaqoobi union council and from the North

sideyaqoobi is bounded with the Union council sardheena. is located

on the 34`5.20'32" North latitudes,and 72`16'.9" east longitudesThe

elevation of the yaqoobi is 1218 feet from the sea level which

suggests that the Union council falls in sub tropical zone and high heat

surplus area.

Sara Cheenayaqoobi consists on the plain areas with the rich

irrigation system. The total area of Sara Cheen & yaqoobi is15854

Acres. Climate of the ucs is the type of extreme nature. Summer is

very hot average temperature rise from 35 to 42C in summer season.

Sara Cheena&yaqoobi gets maximum rain in the monsoons period in

month of July and august. Winter is quiet cold here due to the plain

nature of the area winter is foggy. January and February are the

coldest months.

SOCIAL STRUCTURE

Union councilsconsistsof4 revenue villages Sara Cheena and

Bazargayyaqoobichekyrhussan.People of different social casts are

living in the union councils. MainyaqoobiSaraCheena village is the

oldest town of the union council other hamlets and villages are

developed with the passage of the time. There are about 10

different casts residing in the union councils. Majority of the

population is tenets on the lands of the landlords and works as

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farmers in the fields.The major casts are in Gujars, NawarKhel and BakaKhel. The ownerships of the lands are in the hands of

NowarKhal and BakaKhals tribes but the Gujar tribe is in the majority in population.

The people of ucs are Pakhtoons and speak Phustoas a native language.The culture of the all the casts is almost same .The

residents of the area are cooperative with the each other and fell happy to helpsomeone in trouble. Conflicts of individual

nature do exist among the different tribes and families and sometimes the conflicts prolongs to the generations. Now with the

awareness and education peoples realized the negative impact of thesesorts of conflicts and avoids such kind of conflicts but

still the problems exists in the different families which are only a few in numbers now.

Different religion and social events are celebrated in true spirit, people gather at the event of marriage and deaths. They also

exchange gifts at the event of Eid and marriages. People financially help each other at the time of need.

Main occupation of the peoples is agriculture most of the farmers also keep livestock. Tenants during the agriculture off season

often migrate to Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Lahore for earnings.Theywork as unskilled labor on daily wages basis. Very limited

number of people areserving in different government departments and armed forces. A few landless poor household men work

as drivers, plumbers, masons etc.Unemployment is the main concern of the youth of Sara Cheena as this is the as whole national

issue. Youngsters are keen to have a regular employment to make them financially strong to meet daily expenses.

ROLE OF WOMEN

Women have a limited social role in Sara Cheena&yaqoobioutside the premises of thehouse.But it is not that they are restricted.

One can see them well involved in the villages in various chores and they are free to move within the village. Women have

access to education to middle and secondary standards. Women normally perform their household jobs and lookafterthe

children. They are the main custodians of livestock in the houses and spend a lot of time looking after them. Very few women

from destitute families work in the field since traditionally they are not allowed to work in the fields.Women have limited role in

the family economic and social decisions.As a head of the family males enjoy the authority of decision making in the family and

community.

Women help menduring the tobacco crop to fill the tobacco barns and prepare food for the people working in tobacco barns.

Women also stock and clean the wheat and maize crops. As a profession females prefer to adopt teaching or nursing as a

profession.

POVERTY

People of the Sara Cheenayqoobi aregenerally poor and are striving to meet the basic needs of the life. According to the

community of Sara Cheena the main reasons of the poverty are lack of education, limited access the basic facilities, family

conflicts,weak infrastructure and unemployment.

Currently SDF the main actors working in both ucs.RAHA have organized the communities and executed interventions

specifically in infrastructure development of theyaqoobi Sara Cheena. RAHA has constructed the bridges, flood bourn

structuresand street pavements in different hamlets.SDF is working in Sara Cheena and yaqoobi under the KFW funded project

LACIP in the union council since April 2012. SDF contributed inyaqoobi Sara Cheena in area of infrastructure, livelihood

enhancement, health and education and community mobilization.

Different Government service provider departments are also working inyaqoobi SaraCheena but there is a prominent gap

between the government departments and local communities. Community is not aware of the facilities government is providing

to them there is also a communication gap between the government and local community.

Objectives of the program:

1. To organize 2260 households in 113 community organizations and 10 village organization and 2 local support organization of union councils Yaqoobi and Sard Cheena.

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2. Capacity building of formed Cos and VOs to improve their management skills, village/individual development plan, Spatial Planning, self based initiatives, Human rights and equal participation of all project stake holders.

3. To improve and extend the linkages/coordination of local communities with government and non government departments for community development.

4. Awareness raising about civic rights, gender inclusion and role/responsibility of the community

Main Activities:

1. Identification of community

2. Identification of CRPs

3. First Meeting

4. CO formation (TOP Signing)

5. Community Managerial Skill Trainings

6. VO and LSO formations

7. Exposure Visits

8. Monthly Meetings

GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF PROGRESS

S. # Activities Target Progress

1 CO Formation 130 130

2 VO Formation 10 10

3 CMST Trainings 24 24

4 LSO Formation 2 2

5 Exposure Visits 12 12

2. Health Promotion Project District Swabi:

District Swabi Health Promotion Project Completion Report

Partner Organization: Salik Development Foundation

Project component: Health Promotion

Project duration: November 2012 to April 2014

Objectives:

To decrease MMR of UCs Sard Cheena and Yaqoobi upto the level of W.H.O protocol.

To decrease IMR of UCs Sard Cheena and Yaqoobi upto the level of W.H.O protocol.

Availability of MNCH services in 2 Govt.health Facilities(BHU's).

To Mobilize and aware the parents regarding immunization with the help of district EPI program in 2 UCs of district Swabi during project period.

Availability of primary health care services in two (2) BHU's of District Swabi.

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Project activities of the Health Promotion Project District Swabi: S.NO Activity Status

1 Establishment of Labor Room at BHU Sard Cheena Established

2 Provision of Medical Equipments to Two(2) BHU's Provisioned

3 Provision of Furniture to Two(2) BHU's Provisioned

4 Repair & Renovation in the Two(2) BHU's Completed

5 Construction of Two new rooms for Labor room at BHU Sard Cheena Constructed

6 Construction of four new wash rooms at Two(2) BHU's Constructed

7 Construction of 2 waiting areas at Two(2) BHU's Constructed

8 Provision of female medical staff at BHU Sard Cheena Provisioned

9 Conduction of safe deliveries Conducted 23 deliveries

10 Conduction of Behavioral Change Health & Hygiene sessions at UC Sard Cheena & Yaqoobi/Schools & Community

Conducted 162 sessions out of 200

sessions

Challenges/issues:

1. 15% issues in the construction 2. Lack of interest of the govt deptt: 3.Poor means of communication.

4. Women values bound area 5.Poverty issues 6.Security issues.

BHU's OPD before and after the project:

Center Name Per day patients

before the project

Per day patients

after the project

Total Deliveries Conducted at SDF

established Labor room

BHU Sard Cheena 8-12 15-22 23

BHU Yaqoobi 20-40 45-65

Behavioral Change Health & Hygiene sessions: Soft activities are also the important component of the health promotion project district Swabi.

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It is broad based concept of motivation of the community towards personel,domestic and environmental hygiene. It is the step towards how to prevent and maintain the improved health of the community by adopting better hygiene practices. Purpose of the session: 1. To aware the community/PTC's/HMC and the students regarding health and hygiene better practices. 2. To enhance the available knowledge of all the stakeholders who are playing active role in the improvement of better community health. 3. To prevent the community from the infectious diseases Stake Holders: 1. Community (CO's) 2. Students 3. PTC 4. HMC 5. Environmental committee Outcomes:

Established labor room at BHU Sard Cheena.

Constructed two rooms/ four wash rooms and two waiting area in BHU Sard Cheena and Yaqoobi.

Total 31011 patients and 23 deliveries have been conducted.

Conduction of safe deliveries in the SDF established Labor room instead of home

Provisioned new and quality medical equipments and furniture to BHU's

Provisioned emergency medicines to BHU Sard Cheena

HMC formation and strengthened.

Immunization campaign conducted.

Coordination strengthened to district health authority.

Involvement of religious leaders and Paish imam in the health delivery system

Conducted 200 Behavioural change health and hygiene sessions at schools and community level.

3. Livelihood Enhancement and Protection Program ( LACIP) Project Duration: July 2012 to Jan 2016

Target UCs : Sard Cheena & Yaqoobi

District : Swabi

Title of the Program: Livelihood support and promotion of small community infrastructure.

Objectives: To improve the livelihood of ultra poor, Voulrenble and poor in UC Sard Cheena and

Yaqoobi through skill enhancement trainings, creation of new businesses, development

of existing businesses, etc.

Target Area: UC Sard Cheena and Yaqoobi Tehsil Razar, District Swabi (KPK) Pakistan

Livelihood support and program of small and medium infrastructure program was started by Salik Development

Foundation in collaboration of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund(LACI-P) on July, 2012. After Job Orientation,

regular in-job trainings over filling of PSCs, LIPs and others were also arranged by PPAF (LACI-P) of LEP staff for

implementation of the project.

Targets of LEP program in UC Sard Cheena and Yaqoobi:

Total Poverty Score Card : 1434

BEFORE the session After the session After the session

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709 709

520

189

942

1434

520

189

LIP Filling Psc Filling Assets Transfering Skill Training

Chart Title

Target Achievement

Livelihood Investment & Status Plan : 942

Skill Enhancement Training : 189

Assets Transferring to Ultra/ Vulnerable Poor : 520

Summary:

Salik Foundation started its Livelihood Enhancement and Protection program in UCs Sard Cheena and

yaqoobi in July 2012. Poverty Score Cards of the target community were begun to start on 10 July 2012.

Followings are the summary of the 30 months.

1. Achievements of LEP program(July-2012 to Dec-2014)

Total Filled Poverty Score Card : 1434

Total Population Covered : 13010

Total Filled Livelihood Enhancement & Planning : 942

Total Trained Ultra, Vulnerable and Poor(Skill) : 189

Total Trained Ultra and Vulnerable Poor (EDT) : 520

Assets Transferred to Ultra & Vulnerable Poor : 520

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2. Accumulative Achievements of LEP Program

Year PSC Filled LIPs Filled

Trained Ultra,

Vulnerable &

Poor(EDT)

Assets Transferred to

Ultra & Vulnerable Poor

Trained Ultra,

Vulnerable &

Poor(Skill)

July 2012 to Dec 2014

1434 942 520 520 189

Total 1434 942 520 520 189

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

Filled PSCFilled LIP

Total Pop

CoveredTotal

Trained as

a skill

Total

Trained as

a EDT

1434

942

189

520

Achievement

Achievement

0

500

1000

1500

PSCLIP

TrainedAssets

Tranferred

709 709

189520

1434

942

189520

Target Achievement

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Target

LIP

Filled

709

942Livelihood Investment & Status Plan

Ultra Poor Vulnerable Poor Poor & Above

774

377

283

Summary of Poverty Scorecard

Identified

Poverty Scorecard

Poverty Scorecard is a tool of survey for identification of Ultra and Vulnerable and poor. Poverty

Scorecard of 1434 inhabitants of UCs Sard Cheena and yaqoobi has been filled. Poverty

Scorecards were then entered into software which identified the target group for LEP intervention.

Livelihood Investment & Status Plan

Livelihood Investment

& status Plan (LIP) for the

ultra and vulnerable poor

were filled to know about

their current status of income,

assets, and expenditures and

to identify training and

assets required for LEP

intervention. LIPs were filled

from 942 ultra ,vulnerable

and poor in the presence of

their family members.

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Trainings

EDT training in different batches and attended by all participants irrespective of gender discrimination. The

training venues were different for male and female keeping in view the miserable security situation.

an expert male trainer was hired for male and female for female training facilitator having repute in

imparting trainings on enterprise development. After going through the evaluation reports of participants, the

conclusion was that the trainees have been with good terms with the trainers and was satisfied with them.

Before LEP intervention every target beneficiary was properly trained in his/her desired trade for

improvement of his/her business. Trainings were given to these poor through renowned training institutions in

the following trades.

Skill and Capacity Building Training Details:

Graphical Representation of Trainings Gender Wise

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Male Trainings

Male

Training Male Female Total Enterprise Development Training 262 258 520

Civil Survey 08 0 08

Auto Cade 11 0 11

Auto Electrician 12 0 12

Auto Mechanic 1 0 1

Building Electrician 16 0 16

Computer 4 0 4

Heavy Machinery 16 0 16

HTV 52 0 52

LTV 01 0 01

Plumber 14 0 14

Tailoring 0 53 53

Total 397 312 709

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Graphical Representation of Gender-wise Assets transfers Beneficiaries:

LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT & PROMOTION OF SMALL COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM

4. Education Improvement Program District Swabi:

Project Duration: 1st November 2012 to 30 April 2015

Union Councils: Sard Cheena & Yaqoobi

Total Schools: 25

Project Objective

To ensure Community Active Participation in Project Implementation

To ensure Gender Inclusion (Education for all)

To ensure Capacity Building of Teachers/students/PTAs/PTCs

To ensure Strengthening of Educational Institutions

Enterprise

Development

Tailoring

258

53

Female Trainings

Female

S/No Name U/C Male Schools Female Schools Total Schools

1 Sard Cheena 7 5 12

2 Yaqoobi 5 8 13

Total 12 13 25

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Designated activities in the Education Project:

Soft Activities Repair and Renovation:

New Constructions

Kind of Repair and Renovation

1- Rooms 7- Walls repair

2- Latrine 8- Windows

3- Veranda and 9 Doors repair

4- Boundary wall 10- Floor

5- White wash/paint 11- Sanitation

6- Electrification

Targets and Achievements:

Activity Project Target Achieved Remaining Remarks

Class Room 18 18 Nil 10 schools

Latrines 13 13 Nil 7 schools

Teaching Aid 25 25 Nil 1 for each school

Additional Teacher 07 07 Nil At 7 schools

Sports Material 18 18 Nil

Dust Bin 25 25 Nil

Environment Committee 25 25 Nil

Environment Protection Kit 25 25 Nil

Plantation at schools 25 25 Nil

Hygiene Session 50 50 Nil

Provision of New furniture (for staff) 25 25 Nil In All 25 schools

Provision of New furniture (for

students)

25 25 Nil In All 25 schools

Repair and Renovation 25 25 Nil In All 25 schools

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C

onducted ten(25) Talent award ceremony at different schools

Conducted literacy walk on specific days

Enrollment campaign

Conducted 50 Health and Hygiene Sessions in coordination with SDF Health Unit

Location: GGPS No 1 Yaqoobi, village Yaqoobi Khas Sawabi

Date: 13th December, 2013.

President of the event: Abdul Salam DEO Sawabi.

Ceremony

eremony started with the name of Almighty Allah. Yumna student of class 5th recited the Holly Quran in her

sweet voice followed by event introduction.

Amir Zeb from Education unit (SDF) briefly introduced Salik

Foundation and explained its origin. He added that Salik Foundation

Vision is to provide, an equal, developed and prosperous society

where everyone has equal rights on resources without any gender

discrimination, in a peaceful environment and where people have

easy access to Justice.

After the brief introduction of education improvement program

Swabi he told that Salik Foundation is going to ensure qualitative

education in the government schools of Sawabi with the

collaboration of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund. He told that Salik Foundation is going to provide, Educational

materials for education improvement, new construction, repair and renovation in 25 schools which would change the

educational structure of the schools selected in the program. Similarly the student will get proper education according

to the need and requirements of modern society.

The event was coloured with the performances of students in different activities which displayed the confidence and

motivation of the students. Their performances not only entertained the participants but also encouraged them as well

as other students. They performed different creative and innovative activities to express their active participation in

teaching and learning process i.e Yumna Class 5th for Qirat e Quran, Afsha Class 4th for Naat, Gulalay Class 4th for

Distribution of Bags/Uniform 4834 4834 Nil In All 25 schools

Teachers Training 25 schools 25

schools

Nil Teachers of all

25 schools

PTC Training 25 25 Nil All 25 schools‟

PTC

Enrollment campaign 25 schools 25

schools

Nil More 600 new

students got

enrolled in the

targeted schools

C

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national song, Javeria class 5th for English speech, Marwa,

Mahnoor, Somi, Maryam and aysha class 3rd for Tablo and 9

other students for presenting welcome note to the guests of

ceremony and PT show. The performances were highly

appreciated by their school fellows and other guests as well.

Jehanzeb Salik president of Salik Foundation who has been

leading the foundation for 24 years and has been serving the

marginalized communities throughout KPK and AJK, told in his

speech that Salik Foundation intends to participate in the area

development with collaboration of PPAF. He stressed that for

achieving all the developmental goals the community active participation is very necessary.

He shared his views about the process and procedure of education activities in the schools. He also mentioned that

Salik Foundation will encourage all the efforts regarding education improvement from line department or anyone

else, meeting with the PTCs/Cos/VOs for the identification of problems and issues, exposure visits, student‟s debates,

schools new construction, repair and renovation, provision of educational materials, arrange and support sports

Melas, formation of environmental committees, hygiene sessions,

teachers and PTC trainings for capacity building, activities based

learning, participatory learning and many other things. At the end of

his speech he paid thanks to Abdul Salam DEO Swabi for

participation and all the other participants. He requested the

participants to cooperate fully with Salik Foundation so that their

young generation get proper and qualitative education and be

able to help their families as well as their motherland.

Abdul Salam DEO Sawabi started his speech from paying thanks to

all the participant of the ceremony specially Jehanzeb salik President of Salik Foundation and all the SDF staff and

Madam Auranga Head teacher of GGPS NO-1 Yaqoobi along with other staff including CO and PTC members and

Students for arranging such a well organized and fruitful ceremony and performances in different activities and for

provision of not only basic and necessary needs to the school but also

introduced and developed creative and innovative approach in

students as well as in teachers.

He further said that Salik Foundation is doing fantastic work with

support of PPAF in education sector here in two UCs of District Swabi

for education improvement and I request to SDF and PPAF to please

extend this program to other UCs too .He told that Education

Department is very happy with Salik Development Foundation efforts

toward education improvement and department will fully cooperate

and support Salik Development Foundation in any further activities. At last Jehanzeb (SDF) and Abdul Salam (DEO)

Swabi and Mr. Murad Principal Government High School Yaqoobi distributed four hundreds bags and Uniforms

among the talented and deserving students of GGPS NO 1 Yaqoobi.Ninty five bags and uniforms had already been

distributed among the talented students during different events before this ceremony.

Mr. Jehanzeb Salik ( SDF) during addressing

Abdul Salam DEO Swabi giving bag and uniform

tudent of GGPS NO-1 Yaqoobi

Mr. Murad giving bag and uniform to a student

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ANNUAL DISTRICT LEVEL SPORTS COMPETITION:

Salik Development Foundation in Collaboration with Education

department of Swabi arranged a ceremony at district Level at

Government College of technology Shah Mansoor. On this

occasion representatives of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund ,

Executive District Officer of Education, Deputy Commissioner,

Assistant Commissioner, Sub division education officers, Principal

Of GCT Shah Mansoor were Present. Mr. Shehram Khan

Tarakai (Minister for Agriculture and Information technology

KPK ) was the chief guest. Pride of performance awards were presented to Abdul Salam (DEO), Islam Bahadur

(DDEO),Mr.Adil Muhammad(ADEO sports) and teachers for their

services in the field of education development by Salik

Development Foundation.

Trophies, Middles and certificates were also awarded among

the 1st, 2nd and 3rd position holder students of different games

and co-curricular activities at primary level of district Swabi.

The games were as under

1. Cricket 2. Bitmanten(Single and double) 3. Sack Race 4. PT 5. 100 meter race 6. 50 meter race 7. Long jump 8. Rasa kashi 9. Khargosh dor

10. All these events were arranged by the Education

Department of swabi.

Mr. Asif Saeed (Senior Program Officer SDF) introduced

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the event and Salik development Foundation along with

its efforts for the development of Swabi. Salik Foundation

is currently working is UC Sard Cheena and Yaqoobi on

five different projects i.e Institutional Development,

Livelihood enhancement and protection Program, Health

and Education. He explained in detail during his session

that how SDF supported thousands of poor and marginalized community members of the two UC‟s of Swabi..

Abdul Salam EDO education in his speech welcomed all the participants. He appreciated salik foundation for

arranging such a good event at district level and thanked

for working in 25 primary schools of Sard Cheena and

Yaqoobi. He also mentioned some details of work done at

schools such as construction of new rooms, Provision of bags

and uniforms to 2000 students of the 25 schools, Furniture,

teaching aids, Sports material. He further requested salik

foundation to include even more schools in their projects.

Mr. Jehanzeb salik (President SDF) also expressed his views on this occasion. He explained that SDF will include

more schools and UCs if budget allows. He in his speech explained the importance of PTC and requested that

PTC of all the schools should be activated in schools that will solve more problems and will hence reduce work

load on education department. In the last, the Chief Guest Mr. Shehram Khan Tarakai Minister for Agriculture and

information technology expressed his views. He assured the education department that the KPK government is

now planning for the uniform courses of all the schools. He explained that imbalance education system has

divided the nation in to different classes for poor children are not given attention as compared to cadet colleges

and other public schools. He appreciated the work progress of Salik Development Foundation in District Swabi.

He assured his full support to salik foundation.

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Impact of Education Improvement Program

Community is Actively Participating in Project Implementation

Most of the community is welling and taking interest in sending their daughters to schools

Capacity of Teachers/students/PTCs has highly been improved and government schools are providing much better

education.

The role of active PTCs has created a positive environment among the parents and teachers for better education.

Better facilities and sports material motivates the students to be punctual at schools which ultimately controlled

absenteeism and dropout.

The better standard of schools, teaching standard and facilities motivated the community and more than 600 new

students took admission in the SDF targeted 25 schools.

LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF SMALL COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE

5. COMMUNITY PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

PROJECT DURATION: JULY 2012 TO JANUARY 2016

COMMUNICATION STRATEGY

A communications strategy for a community infrastructure rehabilitation project provides an important mechanism to get key messages out to the following audiences:

1. Beneficiaries/participants - who need to be aware of opportunities to participate in consultations, prioritization and selection exercises, training and employment – including the duration of employment, selection criteria, etc.;

2. Government and local authorities - need to kept abreast of progress in order to promote their leadership and engagement; and

3. Media, donors, and the general public - in order to inform them of progress and sensitize them to potential issues before misinformation occur. This may include organizing site visits.

The communications strategy should include a strong public information component that clearly articulates the areas

of responsibilities between PPAF, SDF and other stakeholders. This serves the dual purpose of mitigating the risks to

the organization, as well as instilling a sense of ownership in the programme.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT

Sanitation

Sanitation is the hygienic means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with

the hazards of wastes as well as the treatment and proper disposal of sewage or wastewater. Hazards can be

either physical, microbiological, biological or chemical agents of disease. Wastes that can cause health problems

include human and animal excreta, solid wastes, domestic wastewater (sewage, salvage, grey water), industrial

wastes and agricultural wastes. Hygienic means of prevention can be by using engineering solutions (e.g.,

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sewerage, wastewater treatment, storm water drainage, solid waste management, excreta management), simple

technologies (e.g., pit latrines, dry toilets, septic tanks), or even simply by personal hygiene practices (e.g., hand

washing with soap, behavior change).

The World Health Organization states that:

"Sanitation generally refers to the provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human urine and feces.

Inadequate sanitation is a major cause of disease world-wide and improving sanitation is known to have a significant

beneficial impact on health both in households and across communities. The word 'sanitation' also refers to the

maintenance of hygienic conditions, through services such as garbage collection and wastewater disposal.[1]

Sanitation includes all four of these engineering infrastructure items (even though often only the first one is strongly

associated with the term "sanitation"):

Excreta management systems

Wastewater management systems

Solid waste management systems

Drainage systems for rainwater, also called storm water drainage

Despite the fact that sanitation includes wastewater treatment, the two terms are often use side by side: people tend

to speak of sanitation and wastewater management which is why the differentiation is also made in the sub-headings

in this article. The term sanitation has been connected to several descriptors so that the terms sustainable sanitation,

improved sanitation, unimproved sanitation, environmental sanitation, on-site sanitation, ecological sanitation, dry

sanitation are all in use today. Sanitation should be regarded with a systems approach in mind which includes

collection/containment, conveyance/transport, treatment and disposal or reuse

Drinking water supply schemes

For community water supply systems,

groundwater is almost always the preferred

source, and its use is probably still very much

below the potential in many countries.

Knowledge of the manner in which water

exists in the water-bearing ground formations

can give successful prospecting for

groundwater. Available hydrological

information about the study area should be

collected and collated. Geophysical

investigations are very useful in understanding

the distribution and quality of groundwater. Sometimes it is necessary to drill small boreholes for post-prospecting

purposes to supplement the data obtained from surface geophysical methods. To obtain the maximum amount of

information from a borehole, geophysical logging may be necessary.

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The oldest and simplest method of groundwater withdrawal is to dig a hole in the ground to a depth below the

water table. The aquifer must be tapped over a greater area of contact if more withdrawal capacity is needed. This

may be done enlarging the width of excavation through galleries or increasing the depth building dug wells or

boreholes. Infiltration galleries are divided in ditches and drains. Ditches are just a cut in the ground to make the

aquifer accessible from the surface. Drains have pores, perforations or open joints allowing the groundwater to

enter. Galleries are very expensive and difficult to build, so they should only be uses where the groundwater table is

at a shallow depth (no more than 5-8 meters below the ground surface).

Dug wells are made simply by digging a hole in the ground and Usually no special equipment or skills are required

for their construction. Dug wells usually have a limited capacity, so their use is restricted to individual households and

other small scale water supplies. They provide water storage as well. The depth to which a well can and should be

dug largely depends on the type of ground and on the fluctuation of the water table. Private wells are generally

less than 10 m deep; dug well for communal use have often a depth of 20-30 m.

A borehole has a casting consisting of pipes in the non water bearing formations, and a perforated or slotted screen

section in the aquifer. Boreholes should be used when the groundwater table is at a considerable depth below the

ground surface. They can be constructed to 200 m or deeper depending on the method used. Borehole construction is

greatly influenced by local factors and relatively unknown underground conditions. Several drilling and construction

techniques have been developed for use in these different environments. Also, the selection of the correct material

required is of extreme importance. Boreholes are very suitable for drinking water supply because simple precautions

will be adequate to safe-guard the water against contamination.

In some cases either vertical or horizontal water collectors, or a combination of the two, can be appropriate. When

groundwater is withdrawn there is always a lowering of the groundwater table. The possible effect of an

appreciable lowering of the groundwater table should be carefully investigated.

3. LINKS ROADS AND STRRET PAVEMENTS

Concrete streets are attractive because of their clean and

even surface. Concrete streets stays that way too. It washes

clean with every rain. There is no gummy surface to bind dirt

and debris to the pavement. No loose clay or stones to mare

the finish of any automobile. The clean appearance of the

concrete streets and link roads last for the life of the

pavement and continue to be a safe source of

communication for old people of the community and school

children's. Concrete streets and link roads are the best

investment for any community in their life as it prevents

spreading of many diseases, and ultimately healthy

environment came into being.

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4. LINING OF IRRIGATION CHANNELS

The conservation of water is becoming increasingly important as the demand for this vital natural resource continues to rise rapidly and new sources of supply become scarcer. A major portion of the canal length in the State is unlined, which canals loose between 35%-50% of water they carry depending upon the soil characteristics of the region they traverse, and the hydraulic and discharge parameters. The importance of lining irrigation channels with the view to save these losses cannot be over emphasized. Canal lining will play an increasing role in conserving losses and thereby extend and improve the irrigation facilities. Some of the broad benefits of canal lining are described below:

1. Saving of seepage water and its value. 2. Land and produce saved as water logging in adjacent land may be avoided. 3. Saving in cost of, earth work, masonry structures, and cross-drainage works. 4. Cost of land acquisition saved due to reduction in top width in case of lined channels. 5. Due to reduced exposed area, evaporation and transportation losses are also reduced. 6. Higher velocity obviates silting problems inherent in unlined canals. 7. Improves Canal hydraulics, equity and reliability of water distribution. 8. Smaller channel section to pass full supplies due to lower roughness coefficient and higher velocities in lined

sections. 9. Lining does not permit weed growth and therefore transpiration losses would be non-existent. 10. Ease and saving in operation and maintenance of the canal.

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5. FLOOD PROTECTION WALLS

A flood wall (or floodwall) is a primarily vertical artificial barrier designed to temporarily contain the waters of

a river or other waterway which may rise to unusual levels during seasonal or extreme weather events. Flood

walls are mainly used on locations where space is scarce, such as cities or where houses are likely to be dam. Flood walls are nowadays mainly constructed from pre-fabricated concrete elements and dressed stones. Flood walls

often have floodgates which are large openings to provide passage except during periods of flooding, when

they are closed. As a flood wall mostly consist of relatively short elements compared to dikes, the connections between the elements are critical to prevent the failure of the flood wall.

The substantial costs of flood walls can be justified by the value of commercial property thus protected from damage caused by flooding.

SDF AND PPAF INTERVENTION

METHODOLOGY

The project staffs consist of two engineers and one field Assistant.

They are responsible for all project implementation activities,

planning and management with the assistance of social organizer.

Social organizer attends community meetings and gatherings. He

is especially responsible for social mobilization and in fact he is

the person of the community. The job description of engineer is to

analyze COs proposals, project area survey and preparation of

estimated budget for schemes. Accountant maintain all project

accounts and he also facilitate COs for accounts maintenance.

Social organizer is the match stick and burn the fire of

sensitization. He goes to the community and meets with project stake holder‟s i.e. community leader, teachers, social

workers, religious leaders, Imam Masjid, youth and farmers for choosing an activist. He meets individually and

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collectively with community members of project area for social mobilization and organization purposes. CPI Engineer

prepares community for 15 % shares against 85 % grant from SDF. This process usually takes 3 months. After the

period of 3 months the CO becomes well organized for project implementation. The COs pass a resolution to show

their eagerness and need for the scheme. They send the resolution to SDF head office and the CPI project staffs

analyze the proposal and finally project approval Committee approves the proposal. The project work begins under

supervision of CPI project staff and concerned CO.

Survey of area

Formation of CO

Monthly meeting

Coordination with concerned people and department/ institutes

Bank Account

Need based and justified schemes

Capacity building of Cos

Saving

20 % Community share of total cost of the project

Community Resolution by the CO

3 % from community for maintenance and repair work

Implementation and monitoring of project CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL SECTOR DEVELOPMENT

The problems and potentials of rural areas are different from urban areas. The technologies that are designed for the development of urban areas are not always suitable in rural areas. Therefore, there is need to evaluate and develop technologies that are focused on rural development. There is need to emphasize not only on technology development for rural population but also tackle social issues and concerns so as to reap the complete benefits of technical innovations. The problems of such areas are associated with

Drinking water supply

Sanitation and drainage

Links roads

flood protection walls

lining of irrigation channels

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Summary of In

Progress Schemes

during Reporting Period

Sanitation

schemes:

Micro Hydro

Project (MHP):

Link Road

Schemes:

Summary of Completed Schemes during Reporting Period:

Total Scheme Completed: 65

Sales

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

Sanitation schemes.........................................09 Drinking water Supply schemes .....................17 Link Road Schemes..........................................12 Water Channel Schemes..................................05 Flood Protection Wall......................................06

Streets pavements and drains..........................16

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S No. CO NAME Village Union Council PROJECT SUB TYPE

1 Aeemil Qasam Yaqobi Yaqoobi Hand Pump

2 Al Khair Falahi Tanzeem Yaqoobi Khas Yaqoobi Flood Protection Bund

3 Al-Noor Said Abad Rokhani Sard Cheena Link Road

4 Aman Yaqoobi Khas Yaqoobi Street Pavement & Drain

5 Awami Ittehad Qasam Yaqobi Yaqoobi Hand Pump

6 Awami Khegara Baka Khel S.Chena Sard Cheena Irrigation Channel

7 Awami Khegara 2 Yaqobi Shakh Yaqoobi Link road-PCC

8 Azaan Qasam Yaqobi Yaqoobi Hand Pump

9 Baidar Zalmay Muslim Abad S.Chena Sard Cheena Irrigation Channel

10 Bala Dewa Bazargi Sard Cheena Water Course Linning

11 CO Khushal Yaqoobi Khas Yaqoobi Street Pavement & Drain

12 Da Khwendu Tolgay Rokhani Sard Cheena Street Pavement & Drain

13 Da Olas Khighara Rokhani Sard Cheena Street Pavement & Drain

14 Deere sar Yaqoobi Yaqoobi Street Pavement & Drain

15 Falah Qasam Yaqobi Yaqoobi Drain and sanitation

16 Falah 2 Yaqobi Shakh Yaqoobi Link road-PCC

17 Golona Da Bazar Bazargi Sard Cheena Link Road

18 Gul Rang 2 Dola Killi Yaqoobi Street Pavement & Drain

19 Gulab Mumtaz Abad Sard Cheena Flood Protection Bund

20 GULALAY Yaqobi Shakh Yaqoobi Hand Pump

21 Gulaly Bazargi Sard Cheena Flood Protection Bund

22 Gulistan Yaqoobi Yaqoobi Hand Pump

23 Gull 2 Yaqoobi Khas Yaqoobi Link road-PCC

24 Hera wand 2 Yaqoobi Yaqoobi Water Course Linning

25 Hujra Yaqoobi Yaqoobi Flood Protection Bund

26 Ittifaq Jalaroona Sard Cheena Hand Pump

27 Ittihad Tarkha Banda Sard Cheena Street Pavement & Drain

28 Jirgha Jalaroona Sard Cheena Link road-PCC

29 Julay Guloona Ouch Khwar Sard Cheena Drain and sanitation

30 Kar saz Tanzeem Borra Banda Yaqoobi Hand Pump

31 Kare Ehlas Said Abad Rokhani Sard Cheena Flood Protection Bund

32 Kare Khair Bazarar Wandd Sard Cheena Link road-PCC

33 Khaist Jalaroona Sard Cheena Hand Pump

34 Khuqala Shahedan Sard Cheena Street Pavement & Drain

35 Larhai Gulona Jalaroona Sard Cheena Drain and sanitation

36 Mashaal Mumtaz Abad Sard Cheena Drain and sanitation

37 Milli Ghwarzang Braj Kalay Sard Cheena Hand Pump

38 Mission Ouch Khwar Sard Cheena Drain and sanitation

39 Naway Jwand Molyan Tarkha Ada Yaqoobi Hand Pump

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40 Naway Rang Yaqoobi Yaqoobi Street Pavement & Drain

41 Pasbaan Baka Khel Sard Cheena Water Course Linning

42 Passarlay Shekhidan S.Chena Sard Cheena Hand Pump

43 Phool Yaqoobi Yaqoobi Street Pavement & Drain

44 Qadam Ba Qadam Braj Kalay Sard Cheena Street Pavement & Drain

45 Rambeel Yaqoobi Yaqoobi Link road-PCC

46 Ranra Sokhta Jadeed Sard Cheena Hand Pump

47 Ranra Sokhta Jadeed Sard Cheena Micro Hydro project

48 Rehmat Yaqoobi Khas Yaqoobi Street Pavement & Drain

49 Rokhana Baka Khel Yaqoobi Khas Yaqoobi Link road-PCC

50 Roshni 3 Mir Afzal Banda Yaqoobi Drain and sanitation

51 Saba Storay Miskenabad Yaqobi Yaqoobi Street Pavement & Drain

52 Sabawoon Ouch Khwar Sard Cheena Hand Pump

53 Sahar Center Safroona Sard Cheena Hand Pump

54 Sahar Center Safroona Sard Cheena Micro Hydro project

55 Sahara Yaqoobi Yaqoobi Drain and sanitation

56 Shabab Sokhta Jadeed Sard Cheena Water Course Linning

57 Shafaq Saidan Yaqobi Yaqoobi Link road-PCC

58 Shahbaz Yaqoobi Khas Yaqoobi Street Pavement & Drain

59 Shaheen Tarkha Banda Sard Cheena Hand Pump

60 Shahi Falhi Tanzeem Nawar Khel S.Chena Sard Cheena Street Pavement & Drain

61 Shakeel Abad Yaqoobi Yaqoobi Hand Pump

62 Sheen Sparlay Yaqobi Shakh Yaqoobi Hand Pump

63 Sooraj Mumtaz Abad Sard Cheena Flood Protection Bund

64 Spoghmay Baka Khel Sard Cheena Drain and sanitation

65 Stooray Shehidan S.Chena Sard Cheena Drain and sanitation

66 Storay Yaqoobi Yaqoobi Link road-PCC

67 Tamana Kalo Deeray Yaqoobi Link road-PCC

68 Usmania Tarkha Sard Cheena Street Pavement & Drain

69 Zeeray Qasam Yaqobi Yaqoobi Irrigation Channel

SOCIAL IMPACTS Spirit of self help raised in the masses.

Awareness rising about identification of problems and solution.

People are able to use available resources for the solution of their problems.

Due to social mobilization and organization the concept of conciliation and participation developed.

Due to these CPI schemes the economic status of the people improved.

Health status improved and protected due to clean drinking water supply schemes, proper drainage, sanitation and pavement of streets.

Clean and protected environment.

Better linkage between village and city.

Easy mobility to cities due to construction of link roads and paved streets.

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Members of COs are able to keep and maintain proper organizational records due to capacity building activities.

Awareness and practice of saving improved in community members.

Due to all these efforts, decrease in poverty.

To ensure safety of Houses , Masjid , Cultivated Land & specially for old people and children in the rainy season.

Convenient approach of villagers to thier homes.

To improve the hygiene conditions.

6. ENHANCING LIVELIHOOD THROUGH SKILL TRAINING ( ELST) PROJECT DURATION: OCTOBER 2014 TO April 2015

Location of the project: Mansehra and Haripure

Background; The conflict in northern Afghanistan has disrupted social structures and destroyed livelihoods and Employment opportunities. A generation of youth has grown up in internally displaced person (IDP) camps amidst poverty, insecurity and without access to reliable services. In addition to widespread exposure to violence, children and youth in the North have had limited access to primary education and almost no access to higher education. As youth look towards peace, recovery and return, the majority face the challenge of securing a livelihood with little or no formal education or training. In 1979 war imposed by Soviet Union in Afghanistan about 6 million refugees fled to Pakistan and Iran. Pakistan is one the country hosting million of Afghan Refugees seriously affecting the economic suitability. Majority of Afghan Refugees are technically unequipped and even after return to their origin they usually find difficulties to support their families in a dignified manner and have minimum role in economic development of Afghanistan. In Pakistan majority of Afghan Refugees are daily laborer or have small business; living below poverty line and unable to play their role in socio economic development of Pakistan while their stay in Pakistan. The development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training is an essential cornerstone for the recovery process and poverty alleviation in Afghanistan. In recent times, this sub-sector has been under stress from war and significant under-investment in both new knowledge and infrastructure. The Afghan labor market currently faces an acute demand for skilled and semi-skilled people in order to cope with the rapid pace of reconstruction of the country. However, unemployment remains persistent among young Afghan because many do not have the technical skills that are urgently needed for the reconstruction

Project Title Enhancing Livelihood Skills through Government vocational centers-based training (ELST)

IP Salik Development Foundation (SDF)

Donor Agency UNHCR

Project Location Mansehra & Haripur

Direct Beneficiaries Young Afghan Male & Female

Indirect Beneficiaries Children, women and other family members of targeted trainees

No of Direct Beneficiaries 160 (80 Male & 80 Female in Both Districts)

No of Indirect Beneficiaries 1440

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and developing process as well as the overall economic development of the country. In absence of sufficient local skilled labor the country has to hire skilled workforce from other countries and pay high wages out.

Enhancing Livelihood through Skill Training Project: Salik Development Foundation (SDF) with the financial and technical support of UNHCR has been implementing successful ELST project targeting 160 young Afghan (M/F) in two Districts Mansehra & Haripur of KPK, Pakistan. The basic theme of the ongoing project is to provide vocational skills to young Afghan Male & Female and establishing their market linkages so they may be able to take active part in economic development of Pakistan while their stay in Pakistan and when they return to their country they become an asset for Afghan Nation and contribute in skill labor market with equipped knowledge and innovative ideas. Provision of vocational/technical training to young Afghan M/F and establishing linkages with market is one the key initiative taken by UNHCR; through ELST project young afghan M/F trainees will attain 03 months vocational skill training through GVTCs (Government Vocational Training Centers); SDF is responsible to facilitate GVTCs administration in carrying out training course by providing training material and GVTCs Instructors and administration salaries ensuring their active participation and quality work. SDF is also responsible to ensure regular attendance of trainees (M/F) with the support of committee members and GVTCs administration; SDF is responsible in provision of monthly stipend and travelling allowance in transparent way with the mutual cooperation and support of GVTCs administration and UNHCR Representatives. ELST project is in progress achieving the desired objectives within time frame completing its 1st phase from 1st October 2014 to 31st December 2014. SDF team is in close coordination with line departments, donor agency, GVTC administration and community stake holders to ensure timely achievement of objectives/targets within given time frame. The main theme of ELST project is to provide 03 months professional vocational/technical skills training to 160 young Afghan (M/F) and Linkages Development in District Mansehra & Haripur; ELST project will surely enhance the socio economic stability and peaceful repatriation of targeted families to Afghan; after landing on their origin targeted trainees will surely contribute in economic development of Afghan Government; they will be able to get new jobs and will be able to establish business.

Expected Out Comes Measurable Indicators

Peaceful Return of targeted Families to

Afghanistan

No of targeted families returned to Afghanistan

Poverty Reduction No of trainees started apprenticeship program/ started own business or

shop in market

New jobs opportunities No of trainees (M/F) getting jobs in Afghanistan or in any third country

Gender Equality No of women stating their own home based business/boutiques/shops or

establishing their linkages with market stake holders

Access to basic health and education

No of children of targeted families enrolled in schools especially girls

No of Children and women getting easy access to health services in the

targeted community

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ELST Project Achievements;

Identification and selection of 160 targeted beneficiaries (Afghan Male & Female) for 03 months vocational skills training in coordination with CDU and UNHCR

Final list sharing of trainees with UNHCR

Enrollment of trainees at GVTCs (M/F) in their desire trades

Signing of MOUs with GVTC (M/F) administration

Completion of 03 months successful training of targeted trainees

Monthly stipend and travelling allowance distribution among successful trainees (M/F)

Disbursement of monthly salaries and training material cost in account of GVTCs (M/F) Principal

Formation of SSCs and WDCs in targeted locations

Community Awareness sessions with targeted trainees, SSCs/WDCs members

Establishing market linkages of targeted trainees with local market stake holders

Coordination and networking of trainees with market stake holders (Shop keepers/workshop owners, Boutique owners, Industrialists, Businessmen)

Local market visit/Assessment through active participation and mobilization of market stakeholders and GVTC administration

Initiating apprenticeship program for male trainees in their trades in Mansehra & Haripur

District level seminar and walks on women empowerment through skill development and linkages development

Coordination meetings with line department, community stakeholders and donor agency

Networking with humanitarian organizations and civil societies at District level

Facilitating donor agency in conducting monitoring visits

Regular follow up of trainees

Proper documentation and record keeping as per UNHCR standard

Identification and Selection of beneficiaries;

To conduct base line survey through PRA tools SDF team was in field from 25th of September 2014; till 1st of October SDF arranged BBCMs (Broad Based Community Meetings) with community stake holders and Shurah to collect targeted locations data and to identify and select trainees as per UNHCR transparent standard/criteria. Through active participation of community and line department (Afghan Refugees Administration) SDF ensured to select and finalized trainees in a transparent way completely full filling the UNHCR criteria; final trainees lists were shared with UNHCR, line department and other organizations to avoid duplication.

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Beneficiaries Identification and Selection

Enrollment of Selected Trainees; Identified and finalized beneficiaries were enrolled in GVTCs (M/F) in both Districts Mansehra & Haripur; trainees were enrolled in their desire trades as per finalized lists shared with UNHCR; community stake holders signed a resolution that they will support SDF and GVTC administration to ensure the regular attendance of targeted trainees.

Trainees Enrollment in desire trades at GVTC Mansehra & Haripur

Training Material and Monthly Wages amount; SDF initiated the ELST project by utilizing its own resources; SDF was in close coordination with UNHCR to transfer budget as per agreement on priority basis; as soon budget was transferred SDF management transferred the training material amount and monthly wages as per MOU in the account of GVTCs Principal accounts; to ensure work quality and transparency SDF team was in close coordination with GVTC administration ensuring training material quality and quantity.

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SDF team handing over the training material cost and copies of agreements to GVTC administration

Trainees Regular Classes;

SDF team ensured the regular attendance of trainees from 14th October 2014 to 31st December 2014 through active Participation of committee members and GVTCs administration. SDF team took regular field visits and follow ups of

Targeted trainees to ensure their regular attendance and active participation in classes as per pre defined criteria And standard. SDF ensured the at least 75% of trainees attendance to make ELST project more productive and effective. Male & Female trainees taking regular classes

Committee Formation; SDF believes in community participation and support to implement project in a smoothly manner ensuring the sustainability and transparency of the project. To manage and mitigate challenges and projects sustainability SDF formed SSCs & WDCs (Sub-Shuruh & Women Development committees) in the targeted communities; these committees supported SDF and GVTC administration as per their set SOPs and responsibilities in smooth implementation of ELST project activities in timely manner; through active participation of community SDF believes that ELST project out comes will be more effective and fruitful especially in mobilizing the targeted families in their peaceful return to Afghanistan and establishing Market Linkages.

SSCs and WDCs formation in Mansehra & Haripur

Community Awareness Sessions;

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It was one of the severe challenges for SDF team that targeted Afghan community is minimal mobilized and aware about technical education and its importance, current status in Afghanistan regarding deficiency of skilled labors, market linkages, income generation and basic human rights especially women are the most deprived and vulnerable targeted group they do not even have right of decision making, access to basic health and education services, their role in socio economic stability of society and nation. As per ELST project proposal document and given time frame SDF team conducted a field survey to know the prior knowledge of local community especially female group about above mentioned issues; result was not satisfactory on the basis of field survey SDF team designed and developed session manual and successfully conducted community awareness sessions through active learning tools to ensure active and productive participation of the local stake holders and community. After completing awareness sessions SDF team conducted training evaluation activity to know the effect of sessions and got positive results through trainee‟s feedback and suggestions. During sessions 360 trainees were trained regarding their basic issues and new innovative ideas through which they can maximum utilize their skills and can contribute in economic sustainability.

SDF Team busy in taking Community Awareness Sessions

Group Photo of trainees with smiling faces and taking refreshment after session

Linkages Development and Exposure Visits;

ELST project is designed in such a way that on one side it is providing vocational/technical training to young Afghan Refugees and on other hand building their capacities regarding income generation and market linkages. One of the draw back in Pakistan that Government Institutions, civil societies and Humanitarian organizations usually focus on provision of skill development through provision of vocational/technical trainings, establishment of vocational centers but unfortunately the approach towards linkages development is neglected.; so the successful trainees are unable to perform better and unable to utilize their skills in market having minimum contribution in socio economic development. Main purpose of provision of skill training and objective of projects are not achieved due to lack of guidance and establishing their linkages with concerning stake holders.

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Market Visit/Survey and Initiating Internship Program for trainees in Mansehra &

Haripur SDF has planned to establish and strengthen the linkages of targeted group with concerning key stake holders so they may be able to utilize their skills and can contribute in socio economic development and sustainability in a dignified manner. In 1st phase (from 1st October 2014 to 31st March 2014) linkages development activity is designed and in under progress with success; SDF with the support of GVTC administration arranged successful local market visits and coordination meeting of trainees with market stake holders and initiating apprenticeship program for targeted trainees. Through apprenticeship program 17 Male trainees started internship program with local market stake holders workshop owners, shopkeepers and businessmen). This activity is bringing positive impacts bringing motivation among trainees especially in female and their families to return peacefully to Afghanistan to utilize their skills in their country playing role in economic stability of Afghanistan. Establishing market linkages and close coordination with market stake holders surely will motivate the trainees; this is time taking activity and will also be carried out in next phase (1st January 2015 to 31st March 2015). Seminar, Walks, Exposure visits, coordination meetings, Display centers are also part of linkages development activity.

Female trainees visiting local Boutiques and garment shops in Haripur

Monthly Stipend and Travelling Allowance for Trainees;

As per proposed project design and implementing plan targeted Afghan

trainees (M/F) would get monthly stipend and travelling allowance (7500

PKR) after every month according to attendance (200/day); it was

informed to trainees and SSCs members to ensure at least 80 % of

attendance is compulsory for trainees so they will be able to get sufficient

knowledge ensuring quality of work. SDF team is taking regular follow ups

of trainees and in close contact with GVTC administration and Instructors to

ensure quality of work and timely achievement of proposed objectives.

SDF team ensured to motivate and mobilized trainees and key stake holders

ensuring almost 95 % of trainee‟s attendance in classes. Trainees have completed successful one month

vocational trainings under the supervision of GVTCs administration. SDF arranged “Stipend

and Travelling Allowance Disbursement Ceremony” at GVTC (M/F) Haripur with the

financial support of UNHCR to distribute stipend and travelling allowances

among trainees after completion of every successful training month.

Ceremonies Venue:

GVTC (M/F) Haripur

GVTC (M/F) Mansehra

Ceremony Participants:

SDF team

UNHCR representative

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Afghan Refugees Regional Administrative

GVTCs (M/F) Administration and Instructors

Civil societies and Humanitarian organizations representatives (CWS P/A, SDO, WEO, Sungi Development

Organization, Aurat Association Friends Association, Marie stopes and AWARDS )

SSCs and WDCs members

Press Media members

Targeted Trainees(M/F)

Coordination and Networking;

SDF since 1989 strongly believes in networking and close coordination with

line department and other humanitarian organizations to ensure work quality,

mitigating challenges and to ensure projects sustainability and transparency.

To implement ELST project SDF is in close coordination with UNHCR

management, line departments especially with GVTC administration and

Afghan Refugees Administration; it is one of the key of success of on-going

ELST project that SDF team is in close coordination with all key stake holders

and same strategy will be adopted for future.

SDF team, UNHCR, Afghan Refugees Administartion and GVTC

administartion in close coordination

UNHCR Field/Monitoring Visits; SDF facilitated UNHCR monitoring teams in conducting fields/monitoring visits at GVTC (M/F) in Mansehra and Haripur and in Afghan camps; UNHCR monitoring teams frequently conducted monitoring field visits and gave positive feed-back regarding ongoing ELST project activities; SDF team showed commitment and devotion towards achieving the proposed objectives reflected by work quality at grass root level. It is also one of the key successes of the ELST project is that SDF and UNHCR is on one boat/plat form to implement project smoothly ensuring projects sustainability, quality work and transparency. SDF is looking forward for new innovative ideas and guideline from UNHCR high ups to implement ELST project in more effective way. UNHCR Monitoring teams visiting GVTC (M/F) in Mansehra & Haripur at

regular intervals

Donor Visibility;

Donor visibility is also one of the key responsibility of IP (SDF); SDF

ensured to install sign boards, pana flexes and banners in GVTCs (M/F)

and in community as per UNHCR approved standard. Sign boards and

banners clearly displaying SDF office adress and telephone numbers so

every benefeciary would be able to contact key persons for new ideas,

suggestions or comapliants.

Donor Visibility through installation of sign Boards at GVTCs

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Recommendations;

SDF has a pool of professionals and experienced team members having lot of experience to manage and implement Livelihood

projects; especially vocational skills development and marketing. SDF

team is heartily thankful to UNHCR management for close coordination

and guidelines and always welcomes the close coordination and

communication with UNHCR team management and high ups in future.

The

7. CAPACITY BUILDING OF SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS

Duration: August 2014 to Jan 2015

UC Dagai Profile:

Number of Families (Pakistani): 3529 Common Source of Income: Farming and Laboring. Number of Families (Afghani): 6300 Common Source of Income: Factory Workers and Daily Wagers.

UC Topi Profile:

Number of Families (Pakistani): 7000 Common Source of Income: Farming, Laboring and Driving. Number of Families (Afghani) in urban settlements only: 300 Common Source of Income: Factory Workers/Carpet/ DailyWagers.

Number of Registered Disabled Persons in District Swabi: 8000

Establishment of Vocational Training Centers:

In connection with the establishment of vocational training centers, Venue for training centers were selected by mutual consent of the both the afghan and local community members in UC Dagai and UC Topi respectively.

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Four Vocational Training Centers are been established in Both UCs. Two centers for male and Female in each UC.Agreement with Stack Holder for the centers been made and arrangements for the facilities of stationary, furniture and other required materials have been made.

Beneficiaries Identification& Selection:

The proposed number of Special persons were 130 for the vocational trainings, which included 73 male and 57 female with a 20% proportionate representation of Afghan Communities.SDF staffidentified more than 300 disabled persons in the proposed UCs Dagai, Topi and Gandaf by conducting different meetings with the stake holders including members of the local affected communities (Host Families), Afghan shoora members, and line departments of the district govt. about the project activities and criteria for beneficiaries selection in UC Dagai, UC Gandaf and UC Topi. Disabled persons list was shared by TanzeemKhidmat e Mazooran, Jan Model School & Social welfare Department Swabi in order to identify the proposed disabled persons meeting the selection criteria. In addition to the afghan refugees SDF staff hold consecutive meetings with afghan shoora members as 20% of the total beneficiaries are afghan refugees, to assist in identification of the disabled persons fulfilling the selection criteria.

About the identification of Afghan refugees there were some prohibitions of adding afghan refugees from camps but

in UC Dagai it was allowed to add from case as the number of afghan refugees in UC

Dagai are negligibly small as there are no afghan

Vocational Training Centers Pictorial View

SDF Staff During identification and form filling

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refugees living in the urban settlements, while in case of UC Gandaf and Topi the afghan refugees were taken who

were living in the urban settlements. The beneficiaries whether Pakistani and Afghani benefited well of these areas.

Graphical Presentation:

Number of Beneficaries

36 3537

22

Number of Beneficaries Center Wise

Dagai Male centre Dagai Female centre Topi Male Centre Topi Female Centre

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Center

Topi Male Center Topi female Center

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Trade Wise Beneficiaries

Tailoring Motor Winding Chair Knitting

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Problems, Objectives and Intended Impact of the Project:

Problems:

o Unemployment o Poverty o Negligence o Lack of physical support

o Lack of awareness

Objectives:

o Capacity for action by building social capital. o To available Skilled and trained disabled human resources o To organize the disabled persons for their rights o To establish organized skill and training centers for disable o To empower this disabled section of life in financial and decision making process.

Intended Impact:

o Capital of trained & skilled persons o Ease to be employed o Better livelihood o Physical support o Market intervention of the disabled trained skilled persons o Communication skills enhancement

Bidding for Vocational Training Conduction.

Bidding process for Vocational Training was conducted by SDF for the training of disabled beneficiaries (male & female) for both UCs Dagai and Topi. Various bidders for Vocational Trainings participated in the selection process.

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Subsequently SDF Procurement committee finalized Hawk Technical Institute for the Vocational Training conduction to both male and female at UC Dagai and Topi. The provision of Sewing Machines, Motor Winding Essentials and Chair knitting Materials and other related and required materials were insured by Hawk Training Institute.

Commencement of Vocational Training:

Vocational training for both male and female commenced in both UCs of Distt. Swabi, UC Topi & UC Dagai. Categorizations of the trade wise beneficiaries been made in order to place each beneficiary in his proposed trade. The trainers and trainees were oriented about the Training Schedule and module. The duration for each trade training were kept 45 days in the following trades. 06 days a week Vocational training classes for each trade provided to the beneficiaries.

SDF staff utilized their all possible goods, full potential and resources to mobilze and enhanced the capacity of the

disabled persons.

Glimpses of the Vocational Training:

Special Persons are getting Training in Tailoring at UC Dagai Male Vocational Center

SDF Procurement Committee conducting bidding process.

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Special Persons at Motor Winding Training UC Dagai

Female Special Persons are getting training in Tailoring

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Coordination

A strong coordination mechanism was developed with line departments and other stakeholders. The stakeholders

involvement, progress review meetings and review documents were the case to involve community groups,

Government Line Departments, funding agency UNHCR-RAHA etc and organizations/CO's working for disability.

The sharing of work plans, activity plans, monthly progress review meetings/reports, quarterly progress reports.

Review and Reporting

Monitoring

Periodic Field visits of the field staff.

Monthly Progress Review Meetings

Meetings with stake holders

Physical verification of the Vocational Training Centers.

Reporting

Submission Various periodic reports

Monthly progress report

Quarterly progress reports

Project Completion report

Visibility

Banners for all activities as per culture norms

Sign boards of the special days celebrations

Monthly report sharing with donors and line departments

Blinds at Vocational Center UC Topi Doing Chair Knitting

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District management and line departments/disable organizations are involved.

Community elders involved for good will

Religious leaders called for opening ceremonies for data sharing and program introductions

United Nations World Disabled Day

Date: Dec 1 & 2, 2014 UC Dagai and Topi respectively.

A Solidarity with Special Persons which is renowned by the United Nations. In this connection Salik Development Foundation arranged a program for the awareness and Solidarity with Special Persons in UC Dagai in Male and Female Training Centers. In order that community should also know what are the problems, Issues, and difficulties to Special Persons in the society. All the arrangements for the said ceremony were made by the SDF staff one day prior to the activity and invited the community influentials, Social Activists, Afghan Shoora members and representatives from district administrations participated. The Ceremony was started from the Recitation of Holy Quran by Amin Khan a beneficiary of the training. The Stage Secretary was PirMusanif Shah Sb. The participants were warmly welcomed by the SDF staff and then the SDF and Concerned Project titled "Capacity Building of Special Need Individuals" introduction was made. After this a motivational poem was presented by on the disabled beneficiary Mr. AmanUllah with feelings and was highly appreciated by the audience. After this Mr. Faqir SaidEX Nazim was call upon to share his views. He appriciated the project activities and added more about the world disabled day. He said in his speech that world disability day is a day that has been promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The aim ofDisability Day is to encourage a better understanding of people affected by advisability, together with helping to make people more aware of the rights, dignity and welfare of disabled people, as well as raise awareness about the benefits of integrating disabled persons into every aspect of life. He further said that there is a need of such kind of project activities in order to empower the marginalized and excluded groups. Mr. Malik Dawajan (GS of Afghan Shoora) said that the world Disablity day is celebrated throughout the world for the sake to encourage the special persons that they are not ignored and considered the dignified persons of the society concerned. He further said in his speech that the skill trainings are the cry of the day especially in the situation like this where the excluded groups in shape of disability are ignore from time to time where i am going to highly appreciate the initiative took by Salik Development Foundation in collaboration with UNHCR-RAHA through which may afghan disable persons are empowering through livelihood skill trainings. He further requested that UNHCR-RAHA should establish these kind of vocational training centers inside afghan refugees camps.

Special Persons Participation

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Mr. BakhtAfzalAditional SHO Police station Kalu Khan shared his views about the sensitivity of the situation and the implementation of such kind of activities with so peace and harmony is much more admirable and all the credit goes to Salik Development Foundation. Mr. Aka Hussain a disabled beneficiary shared his view and story about the the current project and training process. He said that before this training i was too much involved in inferiority complex and was too much disperate how to earn money as nobody was willing to give me a job. By getting this training now i am feeling proud that i will fully utilize my acumen and this skill for not only serving the community but also will earn money for my survival. Mr. Anwar Niaz a local Community Influential said that each year the day is celebrated in the world and there is an emphasis on a new aspect related to improving the lives of people living with a disability. He further added that the ongoing project is an asset for the UC Dagai Community and District Swabi, which for the well being of the disabled people. He further urged the need of sustainability and implementation of such kind of project throughout district Swabi especially for the disabled, who are been considered as a sign of stigma on the family and society as well. At the end of the ceremony President of Salik Development Foundation Mr. Jehanzeb thanked all the participants related to Govt. Departments and other Social institutions. He presented a discriptive account about the running projects of SDF and ongoing project from UNHCR-RAHA. He also appreciated the efforts of RAHA UNHCR for working the rehabilitation of refugees all around the world. Capacity Building of individuals with special needs is the pilot program with RAHA UNHCR. So we are looking forward that RAHA will carry this program for special person in other UCs of Distt: swabi. Mr. Jehanzeb urged the necessity of devotion and commitment towards goal achievements in every phase of life and delivered motivated sentence in favor of the Special Persons. Mr. JehanZeb Concluded as a “Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities”. A call to help disabled people live in an inclusive society in every country, and to make sure that society was as accessible as possible for disabled people in all of its aspects. After the closing remarks by Mr. Jehanzeb Sb. Cash Payment Distribution Ceremony was Conducted in respect of Travelling Allowance were made in the presence of UNHCR Representative Miss Neelam Sharif. She first involved herself in the female training center and distributed the Cash payment in respect of Travelling Allowance to the beneficiaries accompanied by SDF female staff Miss Salma and Nifaz. After that she moved to the male vocational training center for the cash distribution accompanied by the Project Coordinator and other SDF Staff. At the end she thanked SDF staff members for facilitating UNHCR_RAHA staff and for organizing such a wonderful Celebration Ceremony about "World Disable Day" and further added that SDF is doing their utmost best and utilizing their every possible resource to accomplish the proposed project with great marks.

United Nations World Disable Day Topi:

After celebration of World Disable Day at UC Dagai District Swabi Salik Development Foundation Conducted another World Disable Day Celebration Ceremony at vocational centers UC Topi District Swabi. All the arrangements were made for the ceremony and nominees from District Administration, Social Welfare Department, Tehsil Municipal Administration, Local Tanzeem, Jirga Masharan, Nominess from Topi Press Club, Community Influentials, Members from Afghan Community, Social Activists and Representative from Disabled Organization were invited for the World Disable Day Celebration Ceremony.. The Ceremony was started from the Recitation of Holy Quran by Hafiz GulBahadar who is a blind beneficiary and receiving training in the trade of Chair knitting. Mr. Arif Shah holds the

Mr. Alamgeer Social Welafare Officer

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responsibilities of stage and started the proceeding at sharp 11:00 am. The participants were warmly welcomed and the purpose of the Ceremony was delivered to the participants. a brief introduction about the World Disability Day was presented by Mr. Arif Shah Sb. Mr. GulRehman Safi who is a Special Person getting training in the trade Motor Winding presented and funny poem which was highly appreciated and created a humorous laughter atmosphere. Chief Municipal Officer Mr. Roohul Amin Sb. elaborates about the World Disable Day. He further said that the celebration of World Disable Day spread a message to all those special persons who are considering themselves as marginalized or excluded group of the community but in fact the celebration of World Disable Day is a platform for the sensitization and consideration of the special people round the world. Mr. Roohul Amin President (SBRC) Swabi said in his speech that it is quite appreciable and a worthy step taken by SDF to highlight and raise voice for the Disable rights and go abreast with the Special persons in every step of life, The purpose of the Celebration of World Disable Day has such a meaningful act of SDF which represent the cause and consideration for the special persons. He also added that 45 days training is less as compared to Normal persons. The special persons should be given more time that should be up to 3 months. Mr. Alamgir Sb. DSWO deliver his speech about the disable problems, issues and ask for the support from the people relating to every walk of life whether they are Govt. institutions or Private Sector. He further said that in past everywhere the Special persons would have been considered as stigma on the society while in the current senario due to mobilization and human rights institution initiatives the Disable persons are considered as special persons of the society. He appreciated too much the SDF contribution towards empowerment of Disabled Community in District Swabi and urge for the implementation of such kind of project throughout KPK. Additional Assistant Commissioner Mr. Payo Khan briefly describe the importance of World Disable Day celebration. He said thateach year a variety of events are held in many countries. Disability Day is used for holding discussions, forums and campaigns relating to disability, and communities are encouraged to organize meeting, talks, and even performances in their local areas. These can range from hosting an activity with disabled people being involved. The overall aim is to show non-disabled people that a person with a disability can be a vibrant member of society, as it happens that the entirely healthy are not always quite aware of this fact, which can lead to different kinds of discrimination of varying degrees of severity. The disabled, on the other hand, benefit from such performances by proving to themselves that there are many things they can still do, despite their conditions, which can help with their self-esteem and avoid mental issues such as depression from plaguing them. In general, these kinds of events are meant to challenge and then get rid of various

Mr. JehanZeb President Salik Development

Foundation

Miss Neelam RAHA UNHCR

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stereotypes so that disabled people can enjoy lives free of discrimination and additional hardship At the end of the ceremony President of Salik Development Foundation Mr. Jehanzeb thanked all the participants related to Govt. Departments and other Social institutions.Mr. Jehanzeb Sb. said that I convey my thanks to God for giving me an opportunity to work for the Persons with Special Needs and in this very day (World Disable Day) I convey my best wishes to them.God bless those who help such persons with special need and never miss or run away if u get such opportunity , let us make this day purposeful. Mr. Jehanzeb Sb. further elaborate that a major focus of the Day is practical and concrete action to include disability in all aspects of development, as well as to further the participation of persons with disabilities in social life and development on the basis of equality. Highlight progress and obstacles in implementing disability, sensitive policies, as well as promote public awareness to break barriers and open doors for an inclusive society for all. He further added that this is the pilot program with RAHA UNHCR. Mr. Jehanzeb also thanked RAHA UNHCR regarding their efforts for refugees all around the world.

Seminar on Special Persons & Our Responsibilities.

Title: Seminar on Special Persons and our responsibilities

Dated: January 02, 2015 Location: UC Topi District Swabi Objectives of Seminar:

To Conduct a seminar on Special Persons and our responsibilities.

To Raise voice for the special persons rights and protection. List of the Participants:

AAC Swabi Mr. Payo Khan

DPO Swabi Mr. Sajjad Khan

CMO Swabi Mr. Noorul Amin Sb.

DSP Topi Mr. Shah Mumtaz Sb.

President SBRC. Mr. Roohul Amin Sb.

President DRC Mr.Haji Ali Mohammad

GS Topi Press Club Mr. Arif Shah Sb.

President SDF Mr. Jehanzeb Sb.

UNHCR Representative. Miss Neelam Sharif.

Proceeding: Salik Development Foundation Conducted a seminar on “Special Persons and our Responsibilities at Committee Hall UC Topi District Swabi. All the arrangements were made for the ceremony and nominees from District Administration, Tehsil Municipal Administration, Local Tanzeem, Jirga Masharan, Nominess from Topi Press Club, Community Influentials, Members from Afghan Community, Social Activists and Representative from UNHCR were invited for the Seminar. The Ceremony was started from the Recitation of Holy Quran by Hafiz GulBahadar who is a blind beneficiary and received training in the trade of Chair knitting. Mr. Arif Shah hold the responsibilities of stage and started the proceeding at sharp 11:00 am. The participants were warmly welcomed and the purpose of the Seminar was delivered to the participants. a brief introduction about the seminar was presented by Mr. Arif Shah Sb. A Documentry was presented by Mr. Jalal, Media Coordinator of SDF about the Ended project of the Special persons.

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Mr. GulRehman Safi who is a Special Person and get trained in the trade Motor Winding presented and funny poem which was highly appriciated and created a humorous laughter atmosphere. Chief Municipal Officer Mr. Roohul Amin Sb. elaborate about the Special Persons need. He further said that the conduction of such seminar will spread a message to all those special persons who are considering themselves as marginalized or excluded group of the community but in fact the Conduction of this seminar is a platform for the sensitization and consideration of the special people round the world. Mr. Sajjad Khan DPO Swabi said in his speech that it is quite appriciable and a worthy step taken by SDF to highlight and raise voice for the Disable rights and go abreast with the Special persons in every step of life, The purpose of the Celebration of World Disable Day has such a meaningful act of SDF which represent the cause and consideration for the special persons. He further said that in past everywhere the Special persons would have been considered as stigma on the society while in the current senario due to mobilization and human rights institution initiatives the Disable persons are considered as special persons of the society. He appriciated too much the SDF contribution towards empowerment of Disabled Community in District Swabi and urge for the implementation of such kind of project throughout KPK. Aditional Assistant Commissioner Mr. Payo Khan briefly describe the importance of the so called Seminar for the special persons. He said thateach year a variety of events are held in many countries. The overall aim is to show non-disabled people that a person with a disability can be a vibrant member of society, as it happens that the entirely healthy are not always quite aware of this fact, which can lead to different kinds of discrimination of varying degrees of severity. The disabled, on the other hand, benefit from such performances by proving to themselves that there are many things they can still do, despite their conditions, which can help with their self-esteem and avoid mental issues such as depression from plaguing them. In general, these kinds of events are meant to challenge and then get rid of various stereotypes so that disabled people can enjoy lives free of discrimination and additional hardships. Miss Neelam Sharif (UNHCR Representative) said in her speech that special persons are the most valuable persons of the society and they should never considered themselves as stigma on the society neither to be involved in inferiority complex. Every person have the potential to earn money and through learned skill all the special persons can earn graceful livelihood respectively. She further added that the tool kits are their assets and the sole source of their income so it should be kept within their possession. Neither it should be sell out nor can be handed over to any other person. At the end of the ceremony President of Salik Development Foundation Mr. JehanzebSalik thanked all the participants related to Govt. Departments and other Social institutions.Mr. JehanzebSalik Sb. said that I convey my thanks to God for giving me an opportunity to work for the Persons with Special Needs and in this very day (World Disable Day) I convey my best wishes to them.God bless those who help such persons with special need and never miss or run away if u get such opportunity , let us make this day purposeful. Mr. JehanzebSalik Sb. further elaborate that a major focus of the seminar is practical and concrete action to include disability in all aspects of development, as well as to further the participation of persons with disabilities in social life and development on the basis of equality. Highlight progress and obstacles in implementing disability, sensitive policies, as well as promote public awareness to break barriers and open doors for an inclusive society for all. After the closing remarks by Mr. JehanzebSalik Sb. Tool kits and assistive devices, Certificates and Payment of travelling allowances were made to the beneficiaries by Community representatives, SDF staff and UNHCR Representative MisNeelam Sharif.

Impact:

Project provided individualized benefit to the special persons, and their family members

Teach vocational training component at a time Teach Trainees in small groups,

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Always provide multiple opportunities to practice skills in a number of different settings physical and verbal prompting were used to guide, and provide specific verbal praise to reinforce these

responses through speech therapist, both male and female.

Project Impact influenced Special Persons in three ways:

1. Personal development: Beneficiaries experienced an expanded concept of their own talents and abilities, and increased their self-confidence. 2. Vocational development. Students practiced workplace skills and explored different career choices, interests, and options. 3. Community development. Students enhanced their connection to and integration into their communities in their new roles as problem-solvers.

Impact One: Personal Development: Expanded self-concept. Special Persons viewed themselves in a new light, discovering abilities and talents of which they were not aware before.

Greater self-awareness:

Such kind of Vocational Trainings made the individuals more cognizant of their strengths and thus more confident. Many of them recognized abilities such as creativity, leadership, and courage. Persons who previously struggled with low self-esteem or felt confined to their disability-specific labels reported seeing themselves as more successful after the skill learning experience. They no longer saw themselves as “different” and “disabled.”Sense of pride and accomplishment. New confidence encouraged many youth to engage in new activities and to feel proud of what they had accomplished. Many of these activities were previously unfamiliar; conquering them gave the participants great satisfaction and confidence in their own abilities.

Impact Two: Vocational Development: The opportunity to practice workplace behavior. This included practicing and mastering the soft skills necessary for work, such as interpersonal, communication, time management, and teamwork skills. Every Special person who had an opportunity to develop their work ethics, personal responsibility, collaboration with others, and being dependable and accountable. As a result, these persons increased their employability. By doing a variety of tasks (Tailoring, Motor Winding, Chair Knitting), they discovered strengths and talents that contributed to feeling more capable and confident. These tasks were unfamiliar, overwhelming, and challenging, after completing them, Special Persons expressed pride and increased confidence. In the end, beneficiaries became more aware of what their future career and potential might look like either to have direct contact with people, or be independent.

LIVELIHOOD EMPLOYMENT & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Duration of the project: 1st Oct 2013 to Sep 2015

Target UCs: Komila

Tehsil: Dassu

District: Kohistan

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Ultra Poor Vulnerable Poor Poor

200

100

300308

195243

Summary of Poverty Scorecard

Target Identified

Target

LIP Filled

316

316

Livelihood Investment & Status Plan

Objectives: To improve the livelihood of ultra poor in UC Komila through skill enhancement

trainings, creation of new businesses, development of existing businesses, etc.

Poverty Scorecard

Poverty Scorecard is a tool of survey

for identification of Ultra and

Vulnerable poor. Poverty Scorecard

of 612 inhabitants of UC Dassu has

been filled. Poverty Scorecards were

then entered into software which

identified the target group for LEP

intervention.

Livelihood Investment & Status Plan

Livelihood Investment & status

Plan (LIP) for the ultra and vulnerable poor were filled to know about their current status of income, assets,

and expenditures and to identify training and assets required for LEP intervention. LIPs were filled from 285

ultra and vulnerable poor in the presence of their family members.

Common Interest Groups Formation

After filling of LIPs from the target persons, their trainings and interests in businesses were identified.

LEP team then categorized these target persons into their respective trades and businesses and formed their

groups termed as common interest groups (CIGs) at village level. 10 common interest groups were formed.

Details of these CIGs are given as following;

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Target

50%

Acheivement

50%

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Assets Transferring

For producing business or enhancing the existing businesses LEP team transferred their required assets

to the target beneficiaries. 100 ultra and vulnerable poor were transferred assets according to their needs.

Details of these are given below

Name of the Trade Number of beneficiaries

Karyana Store 106

Tyre Shop 6

Electronics Shop 5

Photostate& Stationery Shop 5

Solor Energy Shop 5

Cloth Shop 30

Computer and Mobile Shop 5

Livestock ( Goats) 100

Total 231 The overall Training detail of the training provided is as under:

S.NO Name Of training No. of Persons Trained Venue

1 TOCF 03 Islamabad

2 Orientation workshop for LSO 03 Abbottabad

3 VDP Training 01 Mardan

4 NYK Training 02 IRM

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Capacity Building of 3rd Tier Institutions under LEED Project:

1. To develop socio-economic development plans for villages and Union Council (UC).

2. To convene and consult with relevant stakeholders for implementation of UC development plan.

3. To link up with, and learn from other organizations/NGOs through exposure visits, attachments and participation in learning forums and networks.

4. To train village specialists and community resource persons. Establishement of NaukariYaKarobar Center:

5 TOT on YCs 03 Islamabad

6 EDT 200 Kohistan

7 Livestock Training 100 Kohistan

8 Bolo RokoSocho 148 Kohistan

9 Micro Enterprise Development 02 ECI Islamabad

10 Craft Sector Development 04 Abbottabad

11 International day ( Youth activity) 15 Kohistan

12 NYK 01 Islamabad

13 Interview Preparation 02 Islamabad

14 EDT CRPs 02 Islamabad

15 Livestock Extension workers 10 Abbottabad

16 EDT Refresher Course 100 Komila Kohistan

17 Vocational Training 85 Komila Kohistan

18 Career Couceling 40 ECI Komila Kohistan

19 Value chain and Marketing agri business

07 ECI Islamabad

20 NYK youth convetion 02 PPAF Islababad

21 EDT Training 31 Alternative for institutional Development

Total 761

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A NYK was established at UC Komila Distt: Kohistan. The primary abjective of the center was to estaablishe a plateform for the job seekers and Jobs provider‟s services. In this perspective CVs are collected and jobs advertisement is displayed at NYK centers. So far the progress of the NYK is as under. A total of registeration till July 2015 at NYK is 462 and job placement is 182.

Establishment of Production center: Production center is also one of the milestones that SDF has achieved in far farlong area of Kohistan.As a Common Interest Groups (CIGs), the Production Centers (PCs) would serve as a formal or informal enterprise group, where individuals specialize in similar on-farm or off-farm businesses. The members of this CIG would benefit due to bulk buying, selling or marketing, or through common production, access to training or technology or storage facility. Such groups could assist in revitalizing existing resources, including arts, crafts, culture and tourism. Kohistan is famous for dry fruits and honey of its area. This production center is registered

Objectives of the Production center:

1. PCs contribute directly to reviving local resources, art and crafts

2. Individuals benefit socially and economically by being members of PCs 3. PCs directly benefit other such centers and businesses 4. New technologies, input supplies and linkages improved in the area as a result of these production centers 5. Increased information exchange and collaboration amongst the community as a result of the PCs 6. Better linkages, and improved incomes, possible due to formation and strengthening of CIGs

Youth Center Establishement: Youth center establishment was also one of the objective of the Livelihood employment and enterprise Development Project. In this regard Youth was first trained for the activities that they will carry out in the LEED project. Youth center then center activities under the project for the capacity building and involvement of youth in positive activities. The detail of the Youth activities is as under.

1. Vocational center for women 2. Proper sanitation system in Komila Bazar 3. Tution centers 4. Computer center

All activities were completed with in Close coordination with the third Tier Organization ( ARSO) The overall Objective of the project is as under: 1. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

2. Achieve universal primary education 3. Promote gender equality and empower women 4. Reduce child mortality 5. Improve maternal health 6. Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases 7. Ensure environmental sustainability 8. Develop a Global Partnership for Development

METHODOLOGY

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PSC Filling LIP FillingAnalysis of

dataFindings/ Results

A graduation survey was started in Sep 2015 to evaluate LEED intervention in UC Komila. Only target beneficiaries

were surveyed to see the difference between their previous and present status of livelihood. Poverty Score Card

(PSC) and Livelihood Investment & Status Plan (LIP) were used as tools for survey. These forms were filled from the

beneficiaries in the presence of their family members. A list of beneficiaries was prepared to plan visits. A personal

survey was conducted through above mentioned questionnaires near household residence. This survey was conducted

by LEP Officers. Male LEP Officers surveyed male beneficiaries‟ filled forms.

Primary data collected through these tools were entered into PSC software and results were generated to see the

current scores of the beneficiaries. Data from LIP such as income and assets were entered into PPAF-LIP-LIST

worksheet.

ANALYSIS

OF DATA

A graduation survey was conducted again to assess the results of the LEED program in Komila, Kohistan. Same tools

of data collection have been used, i.e. Poverty Scorecard and a part of Livelihood Investment & status Plan (LIP).

These were used to compare the status of beneficiaries especially assets beneficiaries. The data is given as below;

Poverty Score Card:

A strong improvement was found in poverty score of the beneficiary. PSC of 188 male and 43 female beneficiaries

whom assets have been transferred less than or equal to PKR 50000, have been filled in the presence of

LSO/CO/VO members and community. The tabulated information is given as below;

Total Improved Unchanged Degraded

M F M F M F M F

188 43 125 30 35 8 28 5

Percentage Change

66% 69% 18% 18% 15% 11%

Assets:

Assets were transferred to 231beneficiaries consisting of 188 male and 43 female beneficiaries of UC Komila. All

the beneficiaries have resurveyed to evaluation their economic position.

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Total Improved Not Improved

M F M F M F

188 43 125 30 63 13

Percentage Change 67% 69% 33% 30%

Income:

A large number of beneficiaries improved their income except for a few. The detailed statistics are given below;

HUMAN INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (BATCH 56)

Duration of the project: 1st Oct 2013 to Sep 2015

Target UCs: Komila

Tehsil: Dassu

District: Kohistan

Donor: Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund

Salik Development Foundation formed Cos, VOs, LSOs in Distt: Komila.

S.No Name Numbers

1 COs 135

2 VOs 15

3 LSO 01

ToT on VDP:

10-14th January, 2014

Objectives of the Training: Staff will be able to get knowledge about the Social Mobilization process.

They can understand the VDP & UCDP Process.

Total Improved by 2000

rupees Not Improved or less than

2000

M F M F M F

188 43 125 30 63 13

Percentage Change 67 % 69 % 33 % 30%

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Use of PRA techniques during the VDP Process.

Probing, logical thinking, analyzes skills of staff will be enhanced.

Joint Action Plan Development for VDP & UCDP

Community Mobilization The trainer shared with the participants that, “Community mobilization

is the process in which some sort of question may be asked from the

community members, i.e. your area is very beautiful, there is a lot of

facilities in it, do you want prosperity in your area, what is your

contribution in the development of this area?

On the query of these questions, they now share the whole scenario of

their village, they told you about the infrastructure, status of education,

health, awareness status, linkages development and their own

contribution towards prosperity of their village.”

Community Mobilization Process: Participants were divided in groups; they were asking to define Social

Mobilization & its Steps. Group leader presented the group work, that

Social Mobilization means that community sensitize, realize & own their

problems and take measures for their solution with in the available

resources.

Group also shares the steps of Social Mobilization in

Detail and their implementation in SM process. The steps are as follows:

o Sensitization

o Realization

o Conceptualization

o Mobilization

o Organization

CIVIC RIGHTS: Objectives of the Training:

Community will be able to Know about their rights and

responsibilities.

A sense of awareness will be creating about the civic rights

and its implementation.

They can understand the basic concept of Civic Rights.

They may be able to Know about the Role of government

providing basic rights to the Citizen.

As a citizen they will know about their rights.

They will know about the Human Rights Scenario in Pakistan.

A View of Trainer during Session

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Socio-economic impacts of Poor

Maternal Health & Low Literacy

rate in Kohistan

Education

MHC

Disaster Risk Reduction: Specific Objective;

“Tobuildresilienceamong vulnerable communities of unioncouncilsKamilaandDasuof District Kohistanby

deliveringsessionsonDisaster Risk Management”

General Objectives;

To raise awareness among local community about Community Based Disaster Risk Management.

To enhance the skills and capacities of Community Organizations (Cos) , Village Organizations (VOs) and Local support organization (LSO).

Management of disasters locally, using their own resources, skills, and capabilities to minimize the worst affects of disasters.

ISSUED BASED TRAINING ON MATERNAL HEALTH & CARE AND SCHOOL ENROLMENT: Specific Objective;

“Capacity building and mobilizing the deprivedcommunities of unioncouncilsKamilaandDasuof District Kohistanby

deliveringsessions on “Maternal Health and Care and Girls Education

”General Objectives”;

To raise awareness among local community about importance of girls education

To enhance the skills and capacities of Community Organizations (Cos), Village Organizations (VOs) and Local support organization (LSO).

To reduce the maximum risk of Maternal and infants mortality rates.

To eliminate all forms of discrimination against the girl child

To eliminate negative culture attitudes and practices against education and basic health issues

Socio-economic impacts of Poor Maternal Health & Low Literacy rate in Kohistan

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CHALLENGES AND SOLUTION IN GIRLS EDUCATION

Session Methodology: Discussion and Group work:

Kohistan is one of the most deprived district of KPK having lowest

literacy rates especially girls education and role of women in

betterment of society; but the question is why?

Participants were asked to discuss and to carry group work to identify

the challenges and their solutions;

Challenges:

Culture and misconception approach about getting education

Extreme poverty

Gender inequality

Lack of interest by key stake holders of community

Non functioning of PTCs (Parents teachers council)

Lack of even primary schools even for 100 HHs

Lack of education facilities in available schools, teaching kits, furniture, proper sanitation and safe and clean drinking water

Teachers irregularity

Political influence

No such monitoring and evaluation mechanism by the line department

Solutions:

Much need of mobilization and capacity building training programs and projects on Education in KOHISTAN

Capacity building of line department officials, PTCs and teachers about their and responsibilities

Linkages development of local community with line department

Establishment of new schools

Ensuring the regularity of teachers in schools

Introducing systematic and authentic monitoring system by the education department

Availability of facilities and educational environment like furniture, building, wash rooms, safe drinking water, stationary and

sports items to ensure quality education.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEACHERS AND PTCs

Session Methodology: Interactive Lecture and Group work

Teachers also participated in the training so it was best opportunity to discuss and mobilize them about their roles and

responsibilities to promote education in Kohistan; participants were given task to have group work high lightening the roles and

responsibilities of teachers and PTCs; major points of the presentations are;

Teachers and PTCs can play a vital role in promoting girls education by;

Mobilizing the parents

Linkages development with line departments

Ensuring the regularity of teachers

Regular meetings of PTCs

Accountability in expenditure of expenses for schools

Close coordination with SDF to achieve desire objectives

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With the consent and participation of training participants development of joint action plan considering the fruitful suggestions

of participants; handing over the copy of action plan to SDF and LSO to design & develop educational activities for future.

(Please find the attached scanned copy of action plan)

Following are the some important points of Action plan;

There is much more need to conduct community mobilization, Capacity building of teachers and PTCs, Child rights and GBV trainings in UC kamila and other parts of Districts Kohistan where community have least knowledge about Disasters , their impacts and proper management. Concerning VOs and Cos will take additional responsibility to prepare themselves and to manage crisis situations. Linkages development with all line departments like Education and health. Reactivation or functioning of PTCs. Regular meetings of PTCs members To reduce girls drop out and to ensure the maximum enrolment all the participants agreed that they will take part in enrolment campaigns at Village and UC level. Close coordination between SDF & local bodies to build capacities of community about Maternal health and care and Education.

Training Report on Proposal Writing for Community:

Objectives of the Training

In this course the knowledge and skills gained on „Proposal Writing‟ will be utilized. Through the application of their knowledge of these subjects and their experience the participants will develop a research proposal. The course sessions will be followed by group work so that the participants can work in small units and finalize their Funding proposals. The aim of this 2 days training course is to train field staff of local small organizations, in writing professional and competitive proposals. The course describes the common problems in proposal writing and the success criteria for proposals. The course provides tips on how to collect information, how to select strategic partners and how to avoid duplication in proposal writing. The final section describes a strategy for proposal writing.

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Objectives of the Projects:

Following are the overall objectives of the projects.

Reduced poverty in the targets area

Create awareness among the masses of Komila about their rights, livestock‟s and business.

Create sense of ownership

Enhanced the business skills among people

Established of NYK to facilitate the jobless ones to get the jobs according to their skills

YC establishment, to engage the youth in positive activities like sports, youth assemblies, business firms, Celebrations of national & international days at UC level. Conduct the healthy competitions among youth. Conduct walks regarding the social issues.

Out Come of the Project:

People can get awareness about their basic rights

Reduction in Poverty may occur due to the provision of skills, trainings, and the assists to the ultra poor‟s.

VO & LSO member‟s capability will be enhanced and they can perform better in the reduction of poverty in their locality.

Youth may engaged their selves in positive activities and avoid from the negative activities.

People can get the jobs according to their skills, education by the facilitation of NYK.

Community can strengthen their business and facilitate their families to meat day to day needs.

Objective of UCDP Exercise:

o Enlist the issues & available resources at UC level. o Identified the main power, infrastructure, and departments lies at UC and District Level. o Analyze the Daily Routine Life activities, seasonal Crops, Gender Analysis, Influence People, Resources

Generation activities etc. o High light the issues, then priotized the needs, & developed a joint action Plan with the stake holders

for the solutions of their problems.

Out Come of UCDP Exercise:

o Issues and Resources at UC level will be enlisted o People can gain the knowledge about line departments, their roles and responsibilities & how to

access about the solution of their problems which was highlighted in UCDP. o Everyone take keen interest for the solution of their problems as it was mentioned in UCDP and put

best of efforts for the solution of their problems. o UCDP set a parameter for the donor agencies for further interventions in UC.

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10. HUMAN INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (BATCH 62)

Duration of the project: April 2015 to September 2015

Target UCs: Komila

Tehsil: Dassu

District: Kohistan

Donor: Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund

Objectives of the program:

1. Built Exit in to Entry

Main Activities / Capacity Building of the Community Institutions

9. Identification of CRPs

In this activity a total of 22 CRPs have been identified with mutual cooperation and consensus of

the third tier organization. In which 16 CRPs have been trained with Clubbing formula

a. Community Facilitators:

At the end of three day training, participants will be able to: 1. Know the difference between people, community and

society 2. Familiarize the process of social mobilization and its

stages 3. Understand the role of community facilitator and his/her

responsibilities in community 4. Know about formation of community organization and its

Values 5. Know the formation of organizations at village and union

council level 6. Understand the process of record keeping and budget

handling

b. Financial Literacy: 7. The course objective was to improve their skills,

knowledge & ability for Financial Management Procurement procedure of a project with practical exercise, ensuring maximum operational efficiency through Practical work, planning, Organizing, Leading and controlling of the utilization of the finances, enforcing financial discipline in the organization in the use of financial resources, proper Record Keeping, procedure of transfer of Assets to Beneficiaries This will improve

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communication, fairness, management and workload allocations. The key objectives for this course were to: enhance team building, orient participants about event organization, and assist participants to meet deadlines, orient them about conflict management, enhance communication, and maximize support provided within the organization & Community.

C. Gender and Leadership:

The course objective was to know about Basic Financial concepts, Terminology, policies & utilization of financial resources in an organization, Personal financial management, enforcing financial discipline in the organization in the use of financial resources, proper Record Keeping, Cash Book, Bank Book, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Accounting Cycle, Accounting equation & Voucher. The key objectives for this course were to implement the above mentioned financial Record in community Institutions, their annual budgeting, project specific basic record keeping, savings, funds and its managemen

Environmental Social Management:

Following were core objectives of the training; 1- To enhance understanding of the participants on hierarchy of rural development and role of Local Support Organizations (LSOs) 2- To highlight role and responsibilities of Community Resource Persons (CRPs) in context of participatory rural development 3- To enable participants understanding environmental health and its significance 4- To develop participants’ understanding on ESMF, its principles and guidelines 5- To introduce ESM unit of PPAF, its objectives and application at community based interventions 6- To enhance capacity and performance of CRPs in application of ESMF at their local level to avoid/slowdown environmental degradation 7- To make CRPs responsible to ensure environmental safeguards at local level

Operation and Mentainace:

Following were primary objectives of the training; 1- To develop understanding of the participants on hierarchy of rural development and role of Local Support Organizations (LSOs) 2- To highlight and implant role and responsibilities of Community Resource Persons (CRPs) in context of participatory rural development 3- To introduce PPAF and its role in rural development and poverty reduction 4- To communicate importance of Operation and Maintenance (O & M) for sustainability of interventions 5- To clarify the tools and techniques for O & M and enhance participants’ performance and monitoring capabilities in O & M of community based interventions

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6- To communicate role and responsibilities of CRPs in O & M and ensure sustainability of PPAF or other

donor interventions.

Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction:

The methodology of the training was to explain the concepts and terminology of disasters and CBDRM to the participants in an interactive manner. Three groups were formed of 7 to 8 participants each. Each step of the process was through group work and they followed the session plan (annex-A). At the completion of the training, the groups had prepared the disaster management plan for their area including prioritizing the steps to be taken for mitigation. The participants were involved in the entire process and their

capacity was enhanced through this training.

Youth Champs:

The main objectives of the training were: • To train the CRPs on their role for general awareness regarding health hygiene, immunization, children enrollment, promote peace, pluralism and inter provincial harmony, advocacy on basic rights, state citizen relationship, economic activities and key messages on MDGs etc. • To train the CRPs to play their role in strengthening and leveraging of youth centers and finding potential employment and enterprise development opportunities • To train the participants on youth forums.

10. Millennium Development Goals

Main objectives of the MDGs training were:

1. To discuss the best strategies and approach in order to insert MDGs in academic training and teaching in the Kohistan institutions at grass root level.

2. To involve the local community based institutions in the larger network of academia and NGOs promoting and spreading MDG training/teaching materials, through Centres of Excellence on MDGs;

3. To impart advocacy skills/knowledge/information to selected stakeholders who would in turn become MDG advocates in their own countries/communities;

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4. To face key challenges concerning the implementation of the MDGs in Pakistan, in particular, the rising of inequalities, the low level of women participation, the issue of environmental sustainability and especially, the question of the partnership for development in the targeted locality of Kohistan;

5. To identify concrete policy options/action points in operationalize the MDGs at the country level within the broad framework of national development strategies and educational institutions;

6. To enhance partnerships at the sub-regional levels across a broad range of stakeholders (between senior governments officials, academic organizations, private sector, media, local authorities, civil society and NGOs and other development partners) for effective MDG advocacy and implementation of MDG action plans;

7. To emphasize and focus on education as a basic investment for a long-term sustainable implementation of the 8 MDGs, as part of a universal Charter for Human Development for all Mankind.

8. To adopt a resolution for future action and leading to concrete training, teaching and educational measures for the promotion, understanding and action-oriented involvement of academia, civil society and NGOs in the region, in close cooperation with other similar MDG groups operating in locality.

Rural Connectivity and Current Best Practices

To understand the basic idea of rural connectivity

To introduce the new ways of connectivity

Know how about the new paradigm of connectivity

To improve the understanding of rural knowledge support network

To highlight the importance of different means of connectivity

To introduce the importance of Digital Hub and their usage at local level

Open defecation free Villages

To train the participant community resource persons and individual on PATS (Pakistan approach towards total sanitation)

To provide basic skills and necessary information regarding sanitation and clean environment

To build the capacities of local CRPs, activists and individuals to work hard for open defecation free villages Strategic Planning at LSO Level

Capacity of LSOs on good governance improved.

Networking and information sharing between member

organizations and other stakeholders improved.

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Organizational Development and management of member LSOs strengthened

LSOs’ policy engagement and advocacy enhanced

Institutional capacity and sustainability of ARSO strengthened

Youth Centers (Vertical and Horizontal growth)

To aware them on concept and importance of YCs

To make aware participants Enterprise.

To enable them to aware the remaining YCs Members

Show and tell for productive linkages

Coordination and Linkages with the Line Departments

Progress Sharing under LEED and ID Project in Komila

Kohistan

To ensure that community based institutions

especially LSO take active part for the revival &

visibility of Kohistani indigenous culture in future.

Peace Pluralism and inter Provincial Harmony:

To improve the knowledge, skills and performance of

LSO members through basic concepts of peace,

Pluralism and interprovincial harmony.

To build capacity of participants in context of

promoting peace, tolerance, interprovincial harmony so

that behavior could be mold for creating peaceful

environment.

Develop the capacity of LSO members so that they can

deliver the training on peace & tolerance, conflict

resolution and transfer the skill productively and practicability into their communities

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Inter Provincial Exposures for harmony and Peace

“Topromote peace building, harmony

&development through networking, linkages,

adopting best practices.

Awareness rising about peace building,

prosperity, harmony and development among

communities having multi-cultural, norms,

values, customs having vibrant dynamics.

Visit to historical places like Badshahi Mosque, Minare Pakistan, Historical Fort and Zoo.

Sports (district Level)

To highlight & preserve historical Kohistani Games .

To create awareness among key stake holders including local community about sports.

To ensure that community based institutions especially LSO take active part for the revival & visibility of Kohistani indigenous culture in future.

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Community Theatre on life cycle / social issues ( Joy ful Learning)

Coordination and Linkages with the Line

Departments

Progress Sharing under LEED and ID Project in

Komila Kohistan

To ensure that community based institutions

especially LSO take active part for the revival &

visibility of Kohistani indigenous culture in future.

Out Comes of the Program:

Community institutions are now been able for resolving their issues with sustainable solutions

Linkages Development with Line Departments and other Donor agencies

Identification of sector CRPs

Record Keeping and Regularity of Meetings at community level

To reduce rural poverty in Pakistan by involving people in their own development through a process of social mobilization through formation of Village and Community Organizations (COs and VOs) of the poor to improve implementation of government and donor-supported initiatives (SM/ID-Objectives) and also sustain all those community structure which were formed already through different tools and enhance their capacity.

To develop the capacity, opportunities, and strengthen their businesses operations To identify poor and marginalized community and assessed them both technically and financially for

their economic empowerment i.e. better livelihood employment & enterprise development to

encourage peoples, and assets a productivity of community members to reduce their vulnerability to

shock, improve their livelihood initiatives

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11. LIVELIHOOD EMPLOYEMENT AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (BATCH 60)

Duration of the project: January 2015 to September 2015

Target UCs: Komila

Tehsil: Dassu

District: Kohistan

Donor: Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund

Salik Development Foundation is working with third Tier Organization in UC Komila. In this regard an orientation workshop was hosted by CMDO at Blue Palace guest House Peshawar.( Jan 19, 2015) The Main Porpose of the orientation was briefly discussed by the PPAF Team with all the Partner Organizations. Basically Digital Hub is the plan for sustaibility of the 3rd tier Organization (LSO). This is a social enterprise for the LSo and community as well as community. The current Livelihood Enhancement and Protection (LEP) funding to various partners focus on three stages of the Project Cycle, i.e. situation assessment and analysis, design, and implementation. However, there is no provision for building the community’s capacity to step back and assess results, or achievements (or lack of) with regard to their livelihood interventions. Salik Development Foundation has signed the 60th Batch agreement with the PPAF will conclude their funding in December 2014. However, the Project has been extended to September 2015

Stage 1: Initiating Community Engagement

Ensure community is ready for digital hub

Meeting community members

Community engagement is important at all stages of the social enterprise development. At the start of the process, this is about generating enthusiasm and confidence within communities. Some communities are more ‘ready’ to engage than others: previous experience within communities can hamper their willingness to get involved, e.g. failed projects, antagonisms with the public sector and conflict within the community. Communities are often suspicious of motivations for developing community-led services and a capacity to identify gaps in existing provision may not translate into a willingness to address these gaps through community action.

Stage 2: Needs Identification

Services need to be identified through community dialogue

Provide support; capacity building, building confidence, avoid duplication, accessing finance, accessing information

Catalytic leaders need a connection to, but also ‘distance from’, the community. They need to understand the relevant issues and context, the social networks and resources of the community, but also link with external resources, information sources and local and national politics/policy.

Stage 3: Building Community Skills

Community identifies skills needed to take initiative forward

Completing training; capacity building

The types of services that communities want to deliver and the nature of rural service provision mean that there is a high degree of reliance on public sector ‘buy in’: communities often favour the development of ‘concrete’ services.

Stage 4: Establishing Social Enterprise

Community agrees on a organizational model for their initiative

Take forward business or voluntary service planning

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Stage 5: Sustaining Social Enterprise

Community members take on roles in running the enterprise

Staff and service users should find the enterprise locally relevant

The equipment Purchased for the Digital Hub with mutual Cooperation of ARSO are as under. 1. Laptop 2. Projecter 3. Printer ( 3 in One) 4. Inverter Hybrid 5. Speakers 6. Android Based Tablet 7. Internet Facility 8. Back Up Hard Drive 9. Multimedia screen 10. Plastic Coating Machine 11. Stabilizer 12. Stationary 13. Ceiling Fan 14. Revolving chair 15. Cupboard

All of the above equipments were purchased through transfer of funds through LSO and In Coordination with ARSO.

Main Activities of the LEED Batch 60 (Digital Hub):

1. Purchase of the Digital Hub Equipments

2. Training on Social Enterprise

3. Software and web Development of DH

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation fund (PPAF) has established a

Digital Hub with support of Salik Development Foundation (SDF)

and ARSO / LSO. This Digital Hub would be a community owned

and managed facility run by LSO based on a social entrepreneurship model. Activities that may be carried out by this

center include: E-learning, digital monitoring,

e-documentation, ITC Services (Printing, Photocopying, scanning etc), E-commerce and marketing among others.

Web3Solutions signed an agreement with salik Development Foundation (SDF) to Design a Dynamic Web Portal (Web

Site). A Web Portal has been designed by Web3Solutions according to the agreement.

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To keeping the web portal up to date, further maintenance and Updating 2 Days Training Workshop were arranged for

the Members of LSO.

Monitoring Documentation and Reporting (MDR)

The objective of the training was to deliver essential monitoring, documentation and reporting skills to the stakeholders; so that the projects are carried out at the grass root levels by the village and community based organization could ensure transparency, accountability and should be goal-oriented which could help them in effective planning and presentation of their projects. During the training, various activities were conducted to ensure the interest of the participants - so that they could effectively learn from the experts. The discourse was very vast, and participants belonged to various communities and geographical backgrounds. The training anticipated to ensure that every department was receptive to the notions of monitoring, documentation and reporting so that they can take into account the important aspects of these components while performing as project implementing organizations.

4. Exposure visit to MDR Trainees

CIG members, LSO members, DH Mangers and Supervisors of UC Komila Kohistan visited UC Karnol LSO at Bala Kot UC Karnol ; this exposure visit was planned with mutual consultation of LSO (ARSO) executive body; SDF team and LSO focal person’s contacted Karnol representative to make productive visit. LSO Karnol President and focal person gave presentation to visit members about their achievements, ongoing progress and challenges. They also discussed the working mechanism of NYK and Digital Hub their progress, saving, record keeping and future planning. ARSO members, PC and NYK members come to know new innovative ideas especially proper record keeping, documentation and saving mechanism; it was productive visit regarding documentation and saving mechanism; identification of gaps. Visitors also visited working field areas of Karnol LSO in Balakot and also met with EDT, Livestock beneficiaries, tomato and dry fruit nursery, new innovative idea of rental shelter (camps) for tourists; income from these shelters come in LSO account; a brief group discussion of visitors with CIGs, PC, NYK members.

Objectives of the Project: 1. A DH have been established with all the latest equipments 2. Community is availing services on nominal rates 3. Sustainbility for the 3rd tier organization 4. Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

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11. Livelihood Employement and Enterprise Development Batch 62

Duration of the Project: April 2015 to September 2015

Union Councils: Komila and Seo

District: Kohistan

Objectives:

• To empower poor (Ultra & Vulnerable), reviving community collective action and rebuild community institutions and networks to

enable them to claim for their rights.

Improve/Strengthen Livelihoods of Ultra and vulnerable poor women and men in target area through Skill Enhancement Trainings and

productive assets

Activities of LEED:

1. District Mela

To highlight & preserve historical Kohistani tradition &

culture .

To create awareness among key stake holders

including local community about Kohistani traditional

foods, dresses, languages & sports.

To ensure that community based institutions

especially LSO take active part for the revival &

visibility of Kohistani indigenous culture in future.

Challenge’s;

Seasonal migration of local community to pastures.

Massive challenge to conduct this event in Seo and Baifabad due to

the availability and maximum participation of local community.

Advertisement of event at local level.

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Cultural sensitivity & some other barriers from religious spokes men.

Mitigation Measures;

With the mutual consultation of LSO executive body it was decided to conduct this event where community may easily come.

SDF team and management committee arranged and provided all logistic support; as it was a massive challenge.

SDF team hired community resource persons to advertise this event at local level from Pattan to Shatial as in Kohistan there is no

other way of publicity or advertisement.

SDF team conducted coordination meeting with religious spokes men of the locality and discussed all the plan and schedule of

event to take them in confidence.

2. Exposure Visit

To know about best practices and working mechanism of CIGs,

PC, NYK under Sungi supervision; establishment of linkages and

networking with key stake holders for productive and sustainable

development in Kohistan.

Experience sharing

Positive Findings of the Visit:

Proper Record Keeping and Documentation

Saving mechanism and its record keeping

Proper record keeping of NYK and PC

Coordination with IP and donor agency

Networking with key actors including line departments especially of NYK and PC

Ground/field activities and maximum assess to targeted beneficiaries

LSO Established Digital Hub and their record for income generation

3. LEED Networking Workshop

Definition & introduction to linkages & networking.

Importance & objectives of linkages & networking.

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Identification of key actors (Internal & External) including line departments, civil societies, organizations, corporate sector & donor

agencies for networking.

Ways of communication with key actors.

Introduction Community mobilization & organization.

Role of women & youth in linkages development.

Designing of joint action plan highlighting the roles & responsibilities, available resources, utilization of resources & time frame.

4. ASSETS TRANSFERRING

Assets transfer is the main and key activity of LEED Project. For this purpose a total of 81 beneficiaries have been

identified through Poverty score card and Livelihood investment plan. In this whole process of selection 3rd tier organization was

involved. First EDT was given to Beneficiaries and then assets were purchased by LSO in guidance of Salik Development

Foundation.

Name of the Trade Number of beneficiaries

Karyana Store 64

Tyre Shop 04

Production shop 02

Stationery Shop 04

Tea Hotel 08

Tyre and puncture 04

Cloth shop 07

Total 94

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5. Graduation survey Report

Poverty Score Card:

A strong improvement was found in poverty score of the beneficiary. PSC of 70 male and 24 female beneficiaries whom

assets have been transferred less than or equal to PKR 50000, have been filled in the presence of LSO/CO/VO

members and community. The tabulated information is given as below;

Total Improved Unchanged Degraded

M F M F M F M F

70 24 25 10 35 10 10 4

Percentage Change

36 % 36 % 50% 14 % 14 % 6%

644

24

8

47

Karyana Store Tyre Shop Production shop Stationery Shop

Tea Hotel Tyre and puncture Cloth shop

Assets Beneficiaries (in %)

Enhanced Income (PKR)

Not Improved More than

15000

More than

20000

More than

25000

More than

30000

11% 89% 47% 30 % 20 %

Enhanced Income (PKR)

Not Improved More than

15000 More than

20000 More than

25000 More than

30000

11% 89% 47% 30 % 20 %

78 | P a g e

Male Female

78 7070

24

Assets Beneficiaries

% Enhanced % Slight or No Change

Other improvements:

Beside income and assets enhancement, LEED also greatly assisted in improvement of other indicators of livelihood,

e.g. Education, Health, Social Interaction, etc. which are given as following;

1. 62% of beneficiaries admitted their 48% children into nearby schools.

2. School going children increased by 42% in male and 20% in female.

3. Health related expenditures decreased by 39.2%.

4. Target poor have improved their social relations more than 62% approx.

Lesson Learnt:

During LEED intervention in Komila the followings were noticed;

1. Most of the people were unaware of the benefits of LEED program and hence did not cooperate initially. Institutional Development is the dire need for LEED intervention.

2. There was a little or no knowledge how to start a business by Rs. 50,000 or less.

3. As starting a new business is a risk, target poor were found mostly reluctant.

4. It was seen that beneficiaries who wished to enhance their existing businesses greatly enhanced their livelihoods.

5. There is little tendency towards vocational training of short term less than 3 months.

6. Livestock beneficiaries mostly did not improve their livelihoods but some took advantage of the poultry rendered to them.

7. Assets transferred according to the demand of the area also greatly flourished in spite of the livestock in the shape of Goats and Cows.

8. Livestock was bad experience though the demand is still high.

9. Tendency and expertise regarding rearing goats and cow as livestock were too much but the amount was not enough to support them which resulted in failure in most cases because goats were purchased by them.