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Annual Report
2011-12
ANNUAL
REPORT
2011-12
Our Vision
Our vision is of an ethical, equitable, inclusive and
progressive society in which people live with dignity and
have power over their own lives.
Our Mission
Our mission is to enable and empower communities
to be independent by facilitating equitable access to
opportunities, through working on programs that lie within
our four core programmatic areas: Economic Development,
Skills Development, Education and Humanitarian Assistance
Program.
Our Values
Hashoo Foundation draws on the values of equity,
inclusivity, transparency, innovation, integrity, respect
and fulfillment.
Copyright: A Publication of Hashoo Foundation, Pakistan.
Contents
Chairperson's Message
Country Director's Message
Programmatic Overview
1. Economic Development
1.1. Honey Bee Farming
1.2. Marble Shine Associates
1.3. Extended Dairy Development Project - Manshera
1.4. Improving Micro Enterprises in Dairy - Bahawalpur
2. Skills Development
2.1. Competency Based Training
2.2. Early Childhood Development & Education (ECD&E)
2.3. Youth Development Centers
2.4. Skills Training and Income Generation for Urban Afghan Refugees Project
2.5. Establishment of two Human Development Resource Centers - Nar Sher Ali Khan
(Bagh) Azad Jammu & Kashmir
3. Education
3.1. Hashoo Foundation Schools
3.2. Child Education Support Program (CESP) and Non-CESP
3.3. Hashoo Foundation Scholarships
3.4. Afghan Education Project I-12 Islamabad
3.5. Books by Rotary Books of the World and Second Wind Foundation
4. Humanitarian Assistance and Relief
4.1. Social Welfare
4.2. Health
4.3. A Safer Tomorrow - Disaster Preparedness Project
5. Hashoo Foundation USA Chapter
6. Hashoo Foundation UK Chapter
Governance & Management
Auditor's Report & Financial Summary
Donors and Partners
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Acronyms
AEDO
Assistant Executive District Officer
DBGs
Dairy Business Groups
DCO
District Coordination Officer
DFID
Department for International Development, UK
DP
Disaster Preparedness
DRR
Disaster Risk Reduction
ECE&D
Early Childhood Education and Development
EDO
Executive District Officer
EDP
Enterprise Development Program
ELT
English Language Training
FLEW
Female Livestock Extension Workers
HF
Hashoo Foundation
HMTP
Hotel Management Training Program
HVCRA
Hazard Vulnerability Capacity Risk Assessment
ICBDRR
Integrated Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction
ITT
Information Technology Training
LSO
Local Support Organization
MoU
Memorandum of Understanding
SCI
Spinal Cord Injury
STDP
Safer Tomorrow - Disaster Preparedness
VEWs
Veterinary Extension Workers
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Annual Report 2011-12
Chairperson's Message
It is with a deep sense of gratitude and fulfillment, that I feel privileged to
share Hashoo Foundation's (HF) journey and progress with you. The
Annual Report for 2011-12 not only portrays the success and impact of
HF's work, but also reflects on the challenges HF faced in catering to the
unmet needs of our communities in Pakistan.
Sarah Hashwani - Chairperson
Pakistan has been subject to various controversies and disasters over the
past year and despite the ongoing ethnic violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,
Balochistan, Gilgit and Sindh (Karachi), the Foundation successfully
continued its development journey and reached out to 74,280
beneficiaries. Recent years have seen a growing shift towards noncommunicable diseases in the wake of urbanization, climate change and
inadequate hygiene practices. This has put Pakistan under an increased
burden of poverty and inequality. With rising levels of inflation,
unemployment and worsening social indicators like malnutrition, infant &
maternal mortality and lack of access to basic education (particularly for
girls), the Foundation has been particularly keen to strengthen the income
generation potential of its partner beneficiaries so that they are financially
better equipped to deal with these adversities. A focus that is likely to
increase in coming years.
We at the Foundation believe in fostering partnerships, engaging
stakeholders and strengthening relationships. Working through
partnerships is in fact enshrined in our Charter and has clearly helped us to
work more effectively, with more accountability and most importantly,
increase our outreach. As the deadline for achieving the Millennium
Development Goals (MDGs) nears, HF is pushing hard to contribute to the
national and global development agenda through more effective
partnerships that promote complementarity and avoids duplication and
wastage of resources. Entering into agreements with donors such as U.S
Agency for International Development (USAID), European Community's
Humanitarian Office (ECHO) and extending our work through fostering
existing collaboration with Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration
(BPRM), HF has strengthened its organizational capacity and our teams are
more confident in designing and implementing innovative and
contextualized models. Although we have made a swift transition from a
charity based organization to a development organization, the spirit of
philanthropy remains undiminished. Our scholarship program is one such
legacy which has polished outstanding talent that will serve our nation for
years to come. Their initial success after benefitting from an opportunity to
graduate from reputable universities is a tremendous source of pride for
us. I am confident that as they progress in their respective careers, they will
become great ambassadors not just for the Foundation but for Pakistan
the world over.
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In terms of geographical spread, our move into South
Punjab marks an important milestone for the Foundation.
We have expanded our outreach by building on the
successful models established in honey bee farming, dairy
development and vocational training, a trend I am
personally very keen for the Foundation to accelerate in
the coming years. Our international chapters during the
reporting year met with a mix level of success. In the UK,
staffing and start-up issues proved to be major constraints
in the chapter's ability to build on the success of its launch
in the previous year and more importantly to effectively
drive the 500 for 500 campaign aimed at supporting 500
women honey bee farmers in Pakistan.
However, the USA chapter operating from Houston
continued to promote the work of the Foundation,
building networks and linkages with key institutions and
representing it at different fora. Forging of a partnership
with Rotary Club International and Second Wind
Foundation to send over 34000 books to Pakistan was
quite an achievement, a first not just for the Foundation
but for Pakistan.
progress we have made but it is definitely not a signal to
become complacent. I am confident that the team guided
by the Board will continue to learn from what didn't work
so well and build on what we did really well so that we
move forward as a stronger, more professional and
committed learning based development organization, one
that is able to scale up its outreach for a true and lasting
impact on the lives of those we touch.
Finally, may I thank each and every partner, donor,
stakeholders and beneficiary who has and continues to
trust the Foundation and support its work and endeavors.
May your support and collaboration continue to enrich our
work in the coming years.
Together we can make a difference.
God Bless.
Sarah Hashwani
Chairperson
Reflecting on the year as a whole, I am pleased with the
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Annual Report 2011-12
Country Director's Message
The year has been a very challenging one at several levels. As a nation, we
hadn't even started to recover from the 2010 floods when Sindh was again
devastated by another bout of floods. This coupled with the worsening
security situation and donor fatigue, made response to these calamities even
more difficult. However, HF was able to rise to the challenge and with the
support of its donors and guidance of its Board, it not only delivered against
it’s program and project commitments but was also able to reach out to
thousands of displaced men women and children in the forgotten relief camps
on the outskirts of Karachi.
Ali Akbar - Country Director
2011-12 has also been a year of substantial transition for HF. In terms of its
focus and niche, the Foundation has now begun to be accepted and
recognized as a development NGO. This transformation has induced a need
for strengthening its own capacity, particularly its human capita.
Unfortunately, HF struggled to attract suitably qualified and experienced
candidates for a number of its senior positions which meant that some of the
strategic development particularly in the areas of communication and
enterprise development has had to be put on hold.
Not withstanding these issues that impacted on our expansion and branding, I
am grateful to my team for going the extra mile. We continued to provide top
quality interventions in line with our commitments to our partner
communities and donors. Our work has enabled the beneficiaries to pull their
families out of poverty by giving them an opportunity to pursue a dignified and
economically sustainable living. Here, I would also like to acknowledge the
unwavering support of HF's Pakistan, USA and UK Boards and our partners
who continue to believe in our vision and support and guide our work so
selflessly. Thank you.
I hope the personal accounts of some of the people we served and supported
during the course of the year will provide an overview of the impact of our
interventions. We are but a support to our partner beneficiaries. It is they who
are the real stars. I am certain their resourcefulness and courage will inspire
you as it inspires us every day.
Happy Reading!!
Ali Akbar
Country Director
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Programmatic Overview
1. Economic Development
1.1 Honey Bee Farming
The Foundation's initiatives towards
empowering women and the local
communities through honeybee
farming continued during the year.
Major Achievements
HF reached a total of 577 women
honey farmers through the successful
implementation of the following
projects and programs (group
funded):
Replication of Women
Empowerment through Honey
Bee Farming “Plan Bee” project
(Chapelwood Foundation).
Women Empowerment through
Honey Bee Farming “Plan Bee”
(Walmart Foundation).
“This project has taught us
about different honeybee
diseases and how to treat
them, so they do not endanger
our beehives and our
livelihoods”.
(USAID Small Grants Fund
project's beneficiary)
A total of 750 beehives and 250
production kits were also distributed
among the farmers to enable them
start honey farming and increase
production during the year. Another
140 beehives were distributed to
existing and new beneficiaries of
program through funding from
Chapelwood Foundation, Pakistan
India Students Association (PISA) and
individual donors. HF works through
the Local Support Organizations
(LSOs) and empowers them to ensure
sustainability of the project once the
Foundation phases out of the area.
Cumulatively 11,663 kilograms of
honey were produced and purchased
from 422 beneficiaries across Gilgit
and Chitral.
“My two children were in
Government school but this
year they are going to a model
school because I can afford
quality education for them…..”
(Expressed by a beneficiary of
'Plan Bee' Chapel Wood
Foundation project)
Hashoo Foundation successfully
piloted Credit and Enterprise
Development (CED) program in
partnership with students from St.
Thomas Social Entrepreneurship
Program, Rice Microfinance (RMF),
and Micro Finance Initiative at
University of Houston (MFi UH). The
aim was to provide the students with
the opportunity to engage in
sustainable economic development
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with a market based approach by
using revolving micro loans as a tool
for poverty alleviation. Hashoo
Foundation received total US $15,200
for revolving loans. The Foundation
facilitated the disbursement and
recovery of the micro loans provided
by the students to the “Plan Bee”
women beekeepers. These small
loans helped the women beekeepers
purchase more beehives to achieve
economies of scale, expand their
enterprise and educate their children.
The loan scheme played a vital role in
empowering the beneficiaries by
providing them an income generating
opportunities. As a result they could
address to their household food
needs and bear educational and
health expenses of their family and
children.
“Due to Hashoo Foundation’s
interventions, I was assured a
good selling price and a steady
income. It has encouraged me
to do better. The training
helped me improve the quality
of the honey produce. The
increased income has helped
the education and nutritional
needs of my young ones.”
(Expressed by a beneficiary of
Project “Plan Bee” from Hunza)
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Training youth in marble polishing and installation services
1.2 Marble Shine Associates
Since 1999, MSA is working with 5star hotel chains, private hospitals
and governmental facilities, as well as
commercial buildings in employing
and training individuals in the art of
stone restoration and quality
workmanship. The income
generation project uses the latest
technological equipment and the
finest diamond abrasives to restore
the natural beauty of the stone.
Major Achievements
Engaged 77 youth in full time
employment.
MSA has been streamlined as a
business venture and is an income
generating project to contribute
towards the operating costs of the
Foundation. During the year 201112, MSA generated total revenue
of Rs. 35.6 Million, which is Rs. 11
million more than what it
generated the previous year.
The Project ensured continuous
capacity building of the staff.
1.3 Extended Dairy Development Project – Mansehra
Strengthening the veterinary care of the livestock
The Extended Dairy Development
Project Phase III was launched in 2010
along with a six month extension till
December 2012. It is helping establish
sustainable markets and distribution
networks for milk and dairy products.
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Training sessions for the progressive youth
Major Achievements
The project cumulatively
benefitted 1,630 female
beneficiaries during the year.
The Veterinary Extension Workers
are now rendering veterinary
services to targeted union
councils and even to other UCs.
During the year, 4,593 animals
were vaccinated.
Four Dairy Business Groups were
formed to facilitate 400
beneficiaries.
Successful installation of a model
bio-gas plant.
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Training the dairy farmers and milk collectors.
Training sessions for the progressive farmers
1.4 Improving Micro Enterprises in Dairy – Bahawalpur
Hashoo Foundation has implemented
the Expanded Dairy Development
Project (EDDP), which has been
designed to teach and train the
community in order to improve the
breed of local cattle, produce quality
products like cheese, butter and
yogurt for income generation and
improve care and treatment of
livestock by training Veterinary
Extension Workers.
Female Livestock Extension Workers
and 120 Female Village Milk
Collectors in the dairy sector by at
least 50%. This is achieved through
improving production capacity via
better livestock management
techniques, the establishment of
links to product and service input
suppliers, and by assisting in the
creation of an efficient value chain for
the marketing of dairy products.
The goal of this project is to increase
the incomes of 8,000 microentrepreneurs inclusive of 120
Major Achievements
Trained 3,228 milk producers (96%
female, 4% male) in 52 villages.
Female Livestock Extension
Workers (FLEWs) were identified
to be trained in extending
veterinary services to their
respective areas.
61 beneficiary groups were
formed and linked with the
Government livestock
department, and the milk
processing companies in the
locality.
“I have treated more than 600
animals since I received the
FLEW training and keep a
record of every vaccination.
With the support of my
husband and Hashoo
Foundation's FLEW training
sessions, I am a well-known
FLEW in several villages today.
I have come off from a very
critical financial trouble phase
successfully. Hopefully, I can
expand my enterprise and
improve my income further.”
(Expressed by a successful
Female Livestock Extension
Worker, FLEW)
Our trainer briefing the fellow members of FLEW during the training sessions
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2. Skills Development
Equipping the youth with marketable skills of interest to beneficiaries
2.1 Competency Based Training
Skills development refers to the
capacities acquired through all levels
of education and training. Skills are
developed through formal, nonformal and on-the-job trainings,
which equip the trainees with the
capacity to adapt their skills to meet
the changing demands and
opportunities of the economy and
labor market. The Foundation's Skills
Development Program focuses on
vocational as well as life skills and the
c a re e r - m e n to r i n g a s p e c t s o f
developing employable skills of its
trainees.
Major Achievements
During the year, 1,462 trainees
were registered under four
different trades of training in all
three regions while 1,225 trainees
successfully graduated.
35 graduates of HMTP and 47
graduates from the beautician
course started their careers
through paid or self-employment.
HF expanded its flagship program,
HMTP, to Peshawar and Lahore.
Training in Culinary Arts was
initiated in PC Peshawar, while the
first course of Diploma in Culinary
Arts was completed at PC Lahore.
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One of the most significant
achievements during the year was
the accreditation for twelve
training qualifications in
hospitality granted by the City &
Guilds UK to the Foundation.
“Hashoo Foundation changed
my life as I never expected to be
working in a five star hotel.
Now I can support my family
better and can contribute in
the development of my village.
I will refer my friends,
colleagues and communities to
join the Hashoo Foundation”.
(Expressed by beneficiary of
Hashoo Foundation’s Hotel
M a n a g e m e n t Tr a i n i n g
Program)
In HTMP, keeping in view the talents
and potentials of many, Hashoo
Foundation refer the beneficiaries to
hotels for on job training along with
complementary accommodation,
food and uniform (if needed). During
the training sessions, the concerned
supervisors appreciate the devotion
and hard work the workers put in and
strongly recommend them for a job in
the hotels.
HF is dedicated to equip the young
and the old with marketable
vocational skills that will contribute to
the decrease in the unemployment
rates and an increase in household
incomes. Working through Human
Development Resource centers in
Rawalpindi, Chitral and Gilgit, HF
provides a conducive learning
environment for trainees to excel in
their chosen profession. HF also links
passed trainees to suitable on the job
training and employment
opportunities through its placement
cell.
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Strengthening the vulnerable communities by polishing the skills during the skills development sessions
2.2 Child Education Support Program (CESP) and Non-CESP
Early Childhood Development
Program (ECD) involves trainees,
parents and children in a holistic
experience, centered on child
development. In a country where
corporal punishment is unfortunately
still commonly used in the classroom,
the ECD approach employs an
interactive and humane approach to
teaching.
“We were the first batch of
Hashoo Foundation scholars. I
feel we were the luckiest ones.
We are all well set in our
respected professions.”
(Expressed by a scholar trained
by Hashoo Foundation's Early
Childhood Development (ECD)
Major Achievements
150 trainees completed this
program, primarily the
Montessori training course.
53 trainees were successfully
placed in various educational
institutions. Some trainees have
been 'self-employed' and have
started their own Montessori
schools.
2.3 Youth Development Centers
Supporting youth education and skill development.
Youth Development Centers provide
a safe and conducive learning
environment for boarders to improve
their skills and academic
performance.
Major Achievements
In Rawalpindi, a total of 303
beneficiaries benefited from the
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Y D C s e t u p . T h e i r t ra i n i n g
constituted of Life Skills sessions,
International Youth Conferences,
and Business Computer
Application trainings.
286 beneficiaries from Gilgit and
130 beneficiaries from Chitral
participated in Life Skills sessions,
personality development,
leadership style, and academic
management trainings.
“There was visible change in
my academic progress due to
their education friendly
environment at the YDC”.
(Expressed by YDC, Chitral
boarder)
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Training the youth in motorcycle repair workshop
Training the beneficiaries in skill development program
2.4 Skills Training and Income Generation for Urban Afghan Refugees
This project aims to improve
e m p l oy m e nt /s e l f - e m p l oy m e nt
opportunities for Afghan refugees,
especially women, by extending
ongoing trainings in employable
vocational skills required in Pakistan
and Afghanistan.
the reporting period, in various
trades including tailoring, automechanic, auto-electrician,
plumbing, cooking, civil surveying,
mobile repairing, ICT, building
electrician and beautician.
285 beneficiaries were placed on
jobs through the Job Placement
Unit whereas 148 started their
own work/businesses.
Major Achievements
534 individuals (277 female and
257 male) were trained, during
“ The training I received
through Hashoo Foundation
helped me set up my own
motorcycle repair shop. I
cannot thank them enough for
enabling me to earn an honest
living”.
(Expressed by a Skills Training
and Income Generation for
U r b a n A fg h a n Re f u g e e s
Project beneficiary)
2.5 Establishment of two Human Development Resource Centers –
Nar Sher Ali Khan (Bagh) Azad Jammu & Kashmir
Training courses offered to strengthen the economic empowerment
This project is based on utilizing the
agricultural resources available and
building on the gaps that exist so that
communities can be facilitated
towards economic empowerment.
Each training center offers 6 courses
including vocational, technical and
agro based trainings. The trainings
offered are of one to three months in
duration.
Major Achievements
The first batch of 130 trainees
passed out in 5 trades and 367
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new trainees were enrolled in 9
trades in the second batch.
The Technical Educational and
Vocational Training Authority
( T E V TA ) c e r t i f i cat i o n f ro m
government of AJK was obtained.
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3. Education
The primary schools set up for education the facilitating the poor with primary education.
3.1 Hashoo Foundation Schools
Education is the most important
aspect in people's lives. It paves the
way for many concepts that are
instilled in individuals at a young age.
In today's society, education is
essential in order to be successful
economically and socially.
Since its independence, Pakistan has
lagged behind in national
development and progress due to a
weak education system. The primary
system of education could not make
progress due to many factors. The
foundation of a sound and quality
system of primary education that
could provide a firm basis for the
future structure of education in the
country was not thoroughly laid. The
education system was classified on
the basis of class distinctions. The
poor segment of the society was
provided with a poorly constructed
government education system which
was deprived of even basic needs
such as classrooms, teachers and
textbooks. Whereas, high quality
schools were opened for the elite
class of the society. This class
distinction had further affected the
education system in the country.
education and where as the primary
education has been neglected. This
ignorance of primary education
system has created gaps between the
education institutions at various
levels.
Thus in order to counter the issue,
Hashoo Foundation had set up
schools taking the responsibility of
educating the students of remote
areas of Pakistan. The Foundation
runs a network of several primary
schools. These schools are
established in extremely poor areas
where access to education even at
the primary level is still a problem.
The initiative has resulted in a
co n s i d e ra b l e u p l i f t o f t h e s e
marginalized communities by
providing them with an access to
education.
“Our village did not have a
school so there was no one to
teach me how to read. Now I
attend the Hashoo Foundation
School where I have made
many friends and have learnt
to write my own name”.
(Expressed by a student from a
HF School)
The schools operated under Hashoo
Foundation tend to train young minds
at the start of a very young age, where
they learn to develop and use mental,
moral, and physical abilities through
valuable education thus helping them
develop critical thinking skills, a
healthy living lifestyle, and selfconfidence to be successful in the
modern world.
Major Achievements
Hashoo Foundation continued
supporting 6 schools in Punjab, KPK
and Sindh provinces of Pakistan, in
which 1,305 students (502 female
and 968 male) have been provided
with access to quality education.
“I am the most educated
person in my family and my
whole village is proud of me. I
a m g r a t e f u l to H a s h o o
Foundation for their care and
attention in helping me grow
into a successful person. I am
now adopting this tradition
and sponsoring my siblings,
because I know the importance
of getting help.”
(Expressed by a scholar trained
by Hashoo Foundation)
Presently, the government is more
focused on pertaining the higher
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3.2 Child Education
Support Program
(CESP) and Non-CESP
Child Education Support Program
facilitates and supports talented and
deserving students up to grade 10.
Major Achievements
881 students (531 female and 350
male) were facilitated through this
program in the form of tuition fee,
books, stationary, uniform and
shoes.
31 CESP students qualified for
highly reputed institutes like Aga
Khan Higher Secondary Schools
and Diamond Jubilee Schools.
Similarly, in Chitral 61 students
passed out and are now studying
in different colleges of Booni,
Chitral.
The Early Childhood Development (ECD) sessions for the deserving students
Facilitating the students enrolled under ECD polishing their skills.
3.3 Hashoo Foundation Scholarships
Education is considered as a keystone
for the development of the society.
Any change can be put forward if the
society is well educated. Believing in
the same notion, HF had operated a
number of schools across Pakistan
and supports the most deserving
students by announcing and
awarding yearly scholarships
throughout the country facilitating all
those who cannot afford to pursue
the dreams they had woven for
themselves.
Hashoo Foundation's scholarship
program is aimed to identify the
deserving and talented students who
are unable to continue their
university education due to financial
constraints on open merit.
1st position holder at Afghan Camp, Islamabad.
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Major Achievements
This year 78 students of 70
institutions were awarded the
next installment of scholarship on
satisfactory academic
performance. 30 new scholarships
were also awarded.
15 institutions were contacted
and in total 47 students got
admission on subsidized rates.
Awarding the deserving beneficiary student for her excellent academic record.
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3.4 Afghan Education Project I-12 Islamabad
According to the international
standards, The Universal Declaration
of Human Rights states, "Everyone
has the right to education.” In
addition, it says that elementary
education shall be made compulsory.
Realizing this, Hashoo Foundation
took a conscious decision to improve
the lives of children residing in the I12 community, Islamabad with
Afghan Education Project.
The purpose of Afghan Education
Project (AEP) is to create a world
where children’s rights are realized
and they can reach their full
potential. It was estimated that over
1,145 primary school aged children
resided in the I-12 community. The HF
school initiated its efforts to help
these children in beginning their
education. Children between the
ages of 05 to 11 years were registered
to attend primary education class
taught by primary six trained female
teachers. The curriculum was
selected by an education specialist
for Kindergarten step 1 and 2.
Major Achievements
Afghan Education Project I-12
Islamabad supported 150 Afghan
children (78 female and 72 male) and
gave them access to primary
education
Supporting youth education with Afghan Education Project
3.5 Books by Rotary Books of the World and Second Wind Foundation
The founders of the Rotary Books for
the World and President Second
Wind Foundation, signed a
Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) during the Rotary Books for
the World Booklegger Summit in
Houston. The organizations joined
forces in an effort to provide much
needed books to children in Pakistan.
Under this program 31,954 books and
other educational materials were
donated without any charge and
were shipped to Islamabad under the
re s t r i c t i o n s a n d a g re e m e n t s
provided. Hashoo Foundation/Rotary
Club of Islamabad Margalla were
referred to as the Distributor and
agreed to distribute the donated
resources to the needy in Pakistan
free of charge.
Donation of books and other educational material to facilitate the needy students in Pakistan
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4. Humanitarian
Assistance and Relief
Helping the beneficiaries with Humanitarian Assistance Program
4.1 Social Welfare
Social welfare is a policy in which the
well-being of a society at large is the
main target. It includes every
class/group of people in the society
i.e. children, women, the disabled,
old etc. and the basic standard of
living is guaranteed to everyone.
“Many of my class mates died
the day earthquake struck
Pakistan. I was found buried
under the debris of my village
school. My dreams were
shattered. But Hashoo
Foundation came to my aid. I
was mentored, inspired, and
given a home. I was allowed to
dream. I know that maybe
dreaming of becoming a
doctor is a bit of a stretch, but I
am going to try. I want to repay
society for giving me a chance”.
(Expressed by a beneficiary
helped by Hashoo Foundation’s
Social Welfare Program)
Hashoo Foundation's Social Welfare
Program provides support to
individuals and/or families through
one-time emergency assistance and
subsequently enabling them to
become sustainable.
Major Achievements
59 beneficiaries (30 female and 29
male) were facilitated through
financial support during the year.
A l s o, o u t o f 4 3 re c u r r i n g
assistance beneficiaries, eight are
now self-sustained through
different income generation
initiatives.
56 patients (19 female and 37
male) afflicted with conditions
related to cancer, hernia, surgery,
paralysis, hepatitis, drug addition,
lumbar spine, gynecological etc.
were financially supported
Recipients of Hashoo Foundation’s Social Welfare Program
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indirectly through collaboration
with medical institutions to meet
the cost of their treatment.
The assistance to 53 Sahara Fund
families continued during the year
and as a result 363 members (178
female and 132 male) benefitted.
“There are countless families in
Pakistan who have lost their
bread- earners in the recent spate
of terrorism in our country. I
sometimes wonder what would
have become of us had Hashoo
Foundation not come to our
rescue,"
(Expressed by a beneficiary
helped by Hashoo
Foundation's Social Welfare
Program)
Beneficiaries being helped by
Humanitarian Assistance Program
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4.2 Health
Hashoo Foundation's primary healthcare facility operating
through four units (Gwadar, Talhatta and two in Karachi proved
effective in reducing the outbreaks of many infectious diseases
in the target areas.
Major Achievements
46,309 patients (31,188 female and 15,121 male) were
diagnosed and treated at these centers.
Hashoo Foundation's Spinal Cord Injury Project for Pakistan
Earthquake Rehabilitation (SCIPPER) supported 33 Spinal
Cord Injury (SCI) patients (20 female and 13 male) with the
help of funds raised by Pakistanis in North America.
HF in collaboration with Al-Mahmoud Foundation also
established a Mobile Health Unit (MHU) for the Flood
Victims of Sindh at the Hawks Bay IDPs Flood camp Karachi.
Providing medicines to targeted areas to fight against infectious diseases
4.3 A Safer Tomorrow – Disaster Preparedness in Schools
Besides geographical expansion, the Foundation
broadened its thematic base by successfully
implementing a disaster risk reduction project. The 18
month project titled “A Safer Tomorrow-Disaster
Preparedness in Schools” (STDP) is funded by the
European Commission's European Community
Humanitarian Aid Office (ECHO), impacting the lives of
more than 20,000 community members in Chitral. The
objective of this project is to promote a culture of safety
and disaster resilience in Pakistan. This is achieved
through enhanced awareness raising and capacities
building in Disaster Preparedness in schools
“This training has been beneficial not only for the
students who attended it but also for the
community as they go home and share their
knowledge with their families”.
(A STDP project beneficiary)
Major Achievements
Trainings for 80 teachers, 12 ADEOs, HF volunteers
and staff in ICBDRR and HVCRA were conducted.
Three 'safer places' were identified in each selected
Union Council—to provide shelter to students and
villagers during emergency situation such as flash
floods and earthquakes.
A student being trained in a DRR Project, A Safer Tomorrow – Disaster Preparedness.
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5. Hashoo Foundation
USA Chapter
As one of the international pillars of Hashoo Foundation,
the USA office undertakes a variety of fundraising
activities each year which compliments the Hashoo
Foundation's economic and social development
programs. Some of the highlights are as follows:
5.1 Awty International Senior Students Working
Together to Make a Difference in the World
Awty International senior students working together with Hashoo Foundation – USA
“The students were involved in raising fund such as
bake sale activity on campus during the morning
break to help in providing educational opportunities
for the children of Pakistan. Thank you to the
Hashoo Foundation in giving our students the
opportunity to be involved in this educational global
project.”
(Expressed by Marcelle Gharibeh, Coordinator of
Community Service at Awty International)
The students' valuable contribution to the Hashoo
Foundation's “Plan Bee” provided a woman beekeeper
with two new beehives, training course and a production
kit. The women are expected to produce 79.2 lb. (32 kg.) of
honey per year. Hashoo Foundation is committed to link
the beekeeper to profitable markets to sell their honey.
5.2 Empowering Women with the Help of the
Honey Bees and Art
In a unique effort to promote women's empowerment and
economic development in Northern Pakistan, Hashoo
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Foundation USA in partnership with the Museum of
Cultural Arts Houston (MOCAH) and Rotary Club of
Houston Skyline, hosted the Plan Bee Art Exhibit and
Fundraiser. More than 150 supporters from the Houston
international, business, non-profit, and academic
communities attended the event. The women artists from
around the world shared their creativity and artwork to
raise funds to purchase new beehives for the women
beekeepers that lost their beehives to the floods in
Pakistan.
“In alignment with MOCAH's mission to use art and
creativity as tools for social awareness and
community development, it's an honor to work with
the Hashoo Foundation and some amazing women
artists to raise awareness and funds for economic
empowerment programs for women around the
world".
(Expressed by Reginald Adams, MOCAH president
and CEO)
Cherry Meekins and
the Queen Bee
An Nahl 68 by Ami Mehta
5.3 PISA Students Support Sustainable
Beekeeping Enterprises and Access to
Education in Pakistan
The Pakistani-Indian Student Association of Klein Forest
High School (PISA) organized an annual Culture Shock
Charity Show executed by the student membership of
PISA. The show provided opportunities for philanthropy
and community service to the students, while promoting
creativity, leadership, intercultural relations, diversity and
understanding. The students adopted 16 women
beekeepers from the villages of Danyore, Mohammad
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Abad, and Sultanabad. Their financial contribution helped
replaced 53 of their damaged beehives with new ones. 3
to 4 beehives were distributed to each beekeeper
depending on their socio-economic condition.
charity, the Hashoo Foundation, something that is a
new experience for our association. In the past, the
money from the show has gone to local charities,
but with the Hashoo Foundation, we can observe
our money at work. The Hashoo Foundation is
lending help to people of the same cultural makeup
as the club, so the students feel connected to the
these people. It has been a wonderful thing to see
people get their lives back on track after multiple
disasters and tragedies, such as the floods of 2010,
due to our efforts. The Hashoo Foundation has shed
new light on our Pakistani-Indian Student
Pakistani-Indian Student Association (PISA)
Association and our charity focus, and we are glad
In Fall 2011 and Spring 2012, PISA Culture Shock Charity
Show raised additional funds to help established the Itifaq
Honey Business Group in Oshihandass and provided 26
beehives for 5 beekeepers (4 women & 1 man). The
beehives were distributed in June 2012. This new Honey
Business Group provides access to education to 15
children and benefits an estimated 40 indirect
dependents.
to be partnering with them.” Moneel Majid,
Pakistani-Indian Student Association..
“The Plan Bee
Project is a
great way to
reach out and
Moneel Majid - PISA
“For years,
make a real
the Klein
difference in
F o r e s t
the lives of
Pakistani
people! It has
I n d i a n
allowed us to
Student
use the money
Association
from
has put on
charity show to
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make areal and visible difference in our sponsored
ry shows
villages. I am proud to have been a part of such a
displaying
wonderful project." Firza Jawaid, PISA student.
our
Firza Jawaid - PISA student
our students' talents and abilities. The students of
the association work hard all year to put on great
culture shows for the Klein Forest Community. The
show acts as a charity benefit with 100% of the net
proceeds going directly to a charity. This year,
however, we have had the exciting experience of
seeing our funds being utilized directly by our
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5.4 Houston Mayor Annise Parker presented
Jefferson Award Youth Service Challenge
medallion to the Hashoo Foundation USA.
The awards recognize exemplary student-led volunteer
public service in communities across America. Nominees
for the award include the Mayor's Youth Council, Interfaith
Ministries of Greater Houston, Lemonade Day, TAPS and
the Hashoo Foundation.The Hashoo Foundation was
recognized for its involvement with students through its
project “Plan Bee”.
5.6 Hashoo Foundation USA contributes to the
“Alliance of Pakistan Floods Relief Efforts” - a
United Effort of the Greater Houston
Community
The Houston-Karachi Sister City Association coordinated
the fund raising and relief efforts in Houston and
established the Alliance of Pakistan Floods Relief Efforts.
More than 42 organizations, community leaders, and
media partners in the greater Houston area joined the
Alliance efforts and generously donated the necessary
nutritious rice, lentils, cooking oil, pinto beans, biscuits,
black tea, baby milk, toothpaste, toothbrush, bath soap,
shampoo, mineral water, footwear, new children clothes,
and blankets; to fill the 1,200 buckets donated by Angels in
Cowboy Boots (AICB) to the Hashoo Foundation for the
Alliance's effort.The in-kind donated items were then sent
through a container to Karachi and distributed by Helping
Hands to 1,200 families in Mirpur Khas internally displaced
persons camp in central Sindh Province.
Rita Arocha, Cristal Montanez Baylor, Executive Director Hashoo Foundation
USA, Dr. Norman LaFave, Klein Forest High School, and Mahruhk Nasar,
University St. Thomas SEP, at the Jefferson Award
“Sustainable economic development projects like
Hashoo Foundation's Plan Bee will strengthen
vulnerable communities and help promote a more
tolerant and inclusive society in Pakistan,”.
(Expressed by Cristal Montañéz Baylor)
5.5 On the Frontlines of Foreign Policy: Cristal
Montañez Baylor, Executive Director Hashoo
Foundation USA, Recognized by the Dallas
Committee on Foreign Relations
The Dallas Committee on Foreign Relations (DCFR)
presented a special recognition to Cristal Montañéz
Baylor, Executive Director of the Hashoo Foundation USA,
as an international activist and humanitarian making a
significant contribution on the frontlines of Foreign Policy.
Cristal's work impacts family's lifetime opportunities,
helps deter extremism in a practical way, and makes
strides toward peace. The recognition was made by
Jennifer Warren, President DCFR, during the 2011 DCFR
Annual Holiday Event.
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Donation Ceremony of Alliance of Pakistan Floods Relief Efforts
a United Effort of the Greater Houston Community
5.7 Sharing Hope and the Holiday Spirit with
Children Refugees
Hashoo Foundation USA partnered with the Alliance for
Multicultural Community Services in Houston and shared
hope and the holiday spirit with 140 children refugees and
immigrants from Burma, Congo, and Bhutan living. The
Foundation provided handed stocking's filled with
coloring books, crayons, a blanket and a teddy bears to the
girls and boys.
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6. Hashoo Foundation
UK Chapter
6.1 HF UK Chapter Launch
Chairperson Hashoo Foundation, Sarah Hashwani with Plan Bee beneficiary,
Jamila Bano at the launch of the HF-UK chapter
Hashoo Foundation successfully launched its United
Kingdom Chapter on October 12, 2011. The UK board of
Directors agreed to focus on the following areas of work to
create greater synergy between Pakistan and the United
Kingdom:
Networking and forging mutually beneficial linkages
with like-minded UK and EU-based NGOs and INGOs,
educational institutions, social experts and
commentators and development related policy
makers.
Concentrating on in-country efforts on issues related to
improving social inclusion.
Exploring reservoirs of good will and generosity in line
with our mission and the donors personal area of
interest.
The total amount raised by the HF UK Chapter is in excess
of £8,000 so far.
6.2 Pakistan Recovery Fund
The Pakistan Recovery Fund, set up by HRH The Prince of
Wales is a time-bound initiative dedicated to raising
around £2-5milliion of aid for flood victims. The Fund is
convened by the British Asian Trust and overseen by an
International Leadership Team which includes HF
Chairperson, Ms Sarah Hashwani. The PRF Gala Dinner was
held as part of the fundraising activities and was attending
by HRH The Prince of Wales at the at London's Natural
History Museum.
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Chairperson Hashoo Foundation, Sarah Hashwani attending the Pakistan
Recovery Fund Gala Dinner with HRH The Prince of Wales
The International Leadership Team of the Pakistan
Recovery Fund employed a robust due diligence process
which allowed funds to be channeled to effective local
delivery partners operating in the Punjab and Sindh
regions to provide support in four key areas: homes,
education, health and livelihoods.
6.3 The 500 for 500 Campaign
The campaign envisaged having 500 women, professional
and/or organization from the UK donating £500 pounds to
help women in Northern areas of Pakistan to bring about a
positive change leading to a better life in a region
devastated by the floods in 2010.
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The UK Chapter held the following events to promote and
raise funds for the 500 for 500 Appeal:
6.3.2 Shopping for a Cause: The RTW Collection
6.3.1 Celebrating International Women's Day with
a Splash of Yellow Fizz
As part of International Women's Day, Hashoo Foundation
teamed up with leading make-up artist Zaynab Mirza to
raise funds for its 500 for 500 Appeal, to help empower
women in Pakistan. Zaynab Mirza, creator of leading
cosmetics brand Provoke, is one of the campaign's
ambassadors and donated £3 from each sale of one of her
most popular products, the Yellow Fizz shadow dust. Every
£250 raised from the sale of Yellow Fizz provided each
woman with:
3 beehives to start her business
Access to Hashoo Foundation's mentor and training
facilities
Access to HF's commercial network to allow the
women to sell their honey
Models showing off Raishma's new Ready to Wear Collection
Raishma, a campaign ambassador for Hashoo Foundation
and its 500 for 500 Appeal, donated 10% of all sales from
her launch of her latest collection to the appeal. As a result
of the immense interest and support received for the
charity, Raishma extended the donation period
throughout the month of Ramadan until after Eid.
International Women's Day with a Splash of Yellow Fizz Campaign Ad
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“I wanted to create an affordable collection that
fuses the two worlds we live in bringing practicality
and comfort together with the exotic and
glamorous. And with 10% of every sale going to the
500 for 500 Appeal women can feel they are also
helping other women in much tougher
circumstances think of it as Shopping for a Cause!”
(Expressed by designer Raishma)
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Governance & Management
Governance
The governing board of Hashoo Foundation in Pakistan
currently consists of 9 members. The board evaluates the
Country Management's performance at every six months'
interval. During the reporting period, the following given
board met twice and took certain key decisions for the
organization.
Board of Trustees – Hashoo Foundation Pakistan
Sadruddin Hashwani
Sarah Hashwani
Dr. U.A.G Isani
Qadeer Baig
Athar Khan
Lt. Col. (R) Tahir Hussain Shah
Shahnaz Rahat Kapadia
Sarmad Tariq
Ali Akbar
Trustee & Patron-in-Chief
Trustee & Chairperson
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
CD, HF
Board of Trustees – Hashoo Foundation USA
Sarah Hashwani
Cristal Montane'z Baylor
Dr. Aliya Sarwar
Barbara Aksamit
Hilary Orr
Chairperson
Executive Director
Director
Director
Director
Board of Trustees – Hashoo Foundation UK
Sarah Hashwani
Karim VirjiBoard
Dr. Abdullah Hoodboy
Zarina Kheraj
Ghulam Abbas
Hasan Ali Hashwani
Sajid Bashir
Noura Salloum
Roshni Subedar
Romaine Lancaster
Rolla Khadduri
Faisal Butt
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Chairperson
Treasurer/Director
Board Secretary/Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Administration & Human Resource Management
Hashoo Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. HF
attracts and retains competent staff and pays extra
attention to their development regardless of their gender.
We have a good mix of male and female staff not only at
administrative levels but also at managerial levels. Gender
equality is ensured not only at the Core Office but also in
the Regional/Project offices through hiring capable staff
from local areas. At the end of fiscal year 2011-2012, a
total of 326 regular employees have been working here,
including 64 females. Hashoo Foundation strives to
provide congenial working environment to its staff
especially females, by having zero tolerance for sexual
harassment. For salaries, Hashoo Foundation applies basic
scales set out by the Government of Pakistan. The
minimum wage rate in Hashoo Foundation is PKR
8,698/per month.
Quarterly reporting and a joint quarterly meeting are
important tools to assess financial and operational
progress of the organization. The assessment results are
also shared with the board regularly and project strategies
are revised as per requirement.
Financial Management
Hashoo Foundation gets funding from range of donors and
the Hashoo Group, as well as generate income from its
own self-sustained development initiatives. The core
office maintains a handsome amount of cash in hand for
daily use. Besides keeping in dual lock, the surprise
monitoring is carried out by higher management to
reconcile physical cash in hand with the book of accounts.
The Foundation reconciles its bank accounts on monthly
basis and all kinds of financial transactions with the bank
are made through joint signatories. In order to ensure
financial transparency, Hashoo Foundation hosts a yearly
audit of its accounts from well-known companies. During
the reporting year, the audit was carried out by KPMG.
Besides this, the international funding agencies also carry
out periodical financial audits regularly through audit
firms of their own choice. The Foundation has strong
internal audit system headed by Finance & Audit
Committee to ensure compliance to the Foundation and
Donors financial regulations for transparent and accurate
reporting.
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Hashoo Foundation
Statement of Financial Position
As at 30 June 2012
Note
NON CURRENT ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment
Advance for capital expenditure
Biological assets
Long term investments
Long term security deposits
4
5
2012
Rupees
2011
Rupees
45,933,588
3,122,000
728,000
1,619,502
51,403,090
40,125,378
1,543,450
1,463,223
1,432,802
44,564,853
CURRENT ASSETS
Inventory
Account receivables
Other financial assets
Advances, prepayments and other receivables
Advance income tax
Cash and bank balances
3,189,284
9,680,931
30,941,722
12,629,201
6,330,735
36,772,512
99,544,385
1,142,073
10,472,222
25,727,800
16,742,787
6,319,627
18,107,480
78,511,989
1,333,320
11,543,902
2,262,619
15,139,841
84,404,544
18,551,381
7,814,397
26,365,778
52,146,211
2,333,344
18,233,227
18,460,448
10,199,500
15,436,164
64,662,683
13,225,265
15,043,480
10,199,500
19,183,940
57,652,185
TOTAL NET ASSETS
71,144,951
39,058,879
REPRESENTED BY:
Foundation fund
71,144,951
39,058,879
71,144,951
39,058,879
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Current portion of long term financing - secured
Trade and other payables
Due to related parties
6
7
8
9
11
10
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long term financing - secured
Deferred liabilities
Deferred capital grant
Non - monetary capital grant
Restricted grants
11
12
13
14
15
The annexed notes 1 to 29 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Hashoo Foundation
Income and Expenditure Account
for the year ended 30 June 2012
Note
INCOME
Transferred from deferred capital grant
Restricted grants
Donations
Profit on investments and deposits
Income from polishing services
Fee proceeds
Income from honey bee project
Other projects income
Other income
EXPENDITURE
Against restricted grants
Polishing services
Honey bee project
Programme and operational expenses
Administrative expenses
13
15
16
17
18
19
15
20
21
22
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SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) FOR THE YEAR
2012
Rupees
2011
Rupees
2,728,656
110,938,499
108,904,660
3,991,931
35,793,186
18,463,091
5,856,255
16,699,329
1,533,679
304,909,286
1,227,738
68,656,467
59,196,965
3,235,977
26,628,593
24,602,537
5,654,784
3,042,076
1,977,793
194,222,929
(110,938,499)
(18,780,546)
(6,018,457)
(98,301,585)
(38,784,127)
(68,656,467)
(14,971,304)
(6,002,339)
(73,543,029)
(31,698,663)
32,086,072
(648,872)
The annexed notes 1 to 29 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Hashoo Foundation
Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the year ended 30 June 2012
2012
Rupees
2011
Rupees
Surplus/ (deficit) for the year
32,086,072
(648,872)
Other comprehensive income
-
Note
Total comprehensive income for the year
32,086,072
(648,872)
The annexed notes 1 to 29 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Donors and Partners
Humanitarian Aid
and Civil Protection
CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE
Canadian International Development Agency
REAL
MEDICINE
FOUNDATION
Mennonite Economic Development
Associates
O PII
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
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Hashoo Foundation Pakistan
House #7-A, St # 65, F-8/3
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92 51 228 7712-16
Fax: +92 51 228 7718
Hashoo Foundation USA
9575 Katy Freeway, Suite 490
Houston, TX 77024
Tel: +1 713 483 4990
Fax: +1 713 759 0787
Hashoo Foundation UK
1, Berkeley Street
London W1J8DJ
www.hashoofoundation.org