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final report - UNDP in Pakistan
FINAL REPORT
Refugee Affected and Hosting Areas (RAHA) Programme
United Nations
P a k i s t a n
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the people of Japan
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Contents
Background
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Executive Summary
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Stakeholders
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Target Areas
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RAHA Progress
I)
Social Cohesion and Empowerment
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II)
Improved livelihoods and local economies
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III)
Restoration of social services and infrastructures
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IV)
Improved social protection among co-existing
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Pakistani and Afghan communities
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Restoration and improvement of the environment
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Flood Response
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Challenges
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Lessons Learnt
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Conclusion
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Financial Report 2010
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Background
The programme has been conceived on the basis of two need assessments jointly conducted by UNDP and
UNHCR in the target districts. UNDP is the administrative while UNHCR is the convening agent of the
programme. The programme is being implemented in 28 districts, most of them in Balochistan and Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa (KPK). The programme has been developed to substantially improve the standard of living of
over 1 million Pakistanis who have, or who are still, hosting Afghans and will also ensure a predictable, safe
stay, with documentation, for Afghans in Pakistan. Crucially, it will strengthen the Pakistan Government’s
governance and public service delivery and enhance social cohesion between existing communities in light
of the Government’s Afghan Management Strategy.
RAHA programme has been initiated in 2009 and various donors (Government of Japan, German Goverment,
US State Department, UNDP, UNHCR, and Ministry of SAFRON) have funded the programme. The Government
of Japan was the main donor and has funded USD 22 Million earmarked for 2010.
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The presence of 3 million Afghan Refugees over the last 30 years in Pakistan has wrought social, economic and
environmental consequences. In order to compensate for the said consequences and to promote regional
stability, a five-year initiative “Refugee Affected and Hosting Areas” (RAHA) has been initiated as a One UN
programme partnering with the Government of Pakistan, International Donors and implementing partners.
After the large scale repatriation since 2002, 1.7 million Afghans still remain in Pakistan and the programme
aims to ensure their peaceful co-existence with the local communities in Pakistan until the situation in
Afghanistan becomes conducive for their return. RAHA is a component of the Disaster Risk Management Joint
Programme with an overall objective to improve livelihoods, rehabilitate the environment and enhance social
cohesion within communities of refugee-affected and hosting areas.
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Executive Summary
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Pakistan has been hosting 3 million Afghan refugees since 1979; residing in about 340 camps located mainly
in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Balochistan; which has jeopardized the existing civic amenities in the
refugees affected and hosting areas. 1.7 million registered Afghans are still residing in Pakistan. RAHA aims at
promoting regional stability through improved livelihood, environmental rehabilitation and enhanced social
cohesion among refugees and local communities. It covers UCs/villages in 28 districts under the programme,
mostly located in KPK and Balochistan having highest incidence of poverty, severe environmental
degradation, food deficit and lowest human development indices.
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This report covers the progress of RAHA programme for the period from March 2010 to June 2011. The
activities planned for the period were accomplished successfully and benefitted approximately 1.4 million
individuals in districts of Quetta, Pishin, Loralai, Chaghi, Killa Abdullah and Killa Saifullah in Balochistan and
Peshawar, Nowshera, Swabi and Haripur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The coordination with line-departments,
district governments and Planning and Development Department (P&D) has been very smooth and cordial
and the meetings of District Coordination Committees (DCC) and Provincial Task Force (PTF) were convened
as planned. RAHA ownership and acceptance within the government and target communities was
acknowledged and appreciated by the recently conducted review mission in March 2011.
In accordance to the approved work plan RAHA formed/ strengthened 641 community based organizations
(COs) and facilitated them to implement 286 Community Physical Infrastructure (CPIs) schemes based on their
prioritized needs. All these CPIs have been completed by the Community Organizations as planned and the
quality has been ensured by the responsible COs under the supervision of field engineers from the
programme. Capacity of 1053 (including 446 women) office bearers of the COs formed have been enhanced
through community and leadership management skills trainings. Community assets and livelihood
opportunities are the sustainable pillar for enhancing socio economic condition of the targeted communities.
The programme has expanded the scope of rural income generating opportunities in various sectors by
providing skills trainings to 1083 (450 men, 633 women) individuals from the target districts.
In order to improve agriculture and livestock production, maize packages have been distributed to 6000
farming households and seed storage silos were distributed to 900 farmers who were trained in picking,
grading, packing transportation, storage to reduce post harvest losses and value addition of agricultural
products. 206 irrigation schemes have been identified and rehabilitated. 1669 men and 715 women farmers
were trained in livestock feeding and rearing techniques, marketing of livestock and livestock products.
Furthermore, livestock vaccines, de wormers and medicines were provided to animals of 11,250 households.
To improve the accessibility of rural communities to the city markets, 118.24 kilometers of farm to market and
village roads have been constructed and rehabilitated.
To restore the social services such as education health, water and sanitation, number of interventions have
been made. To improve the quality of education, 139 head teachers from Balochistan and 113 from KP have
been trained in Education Leadership and Management Skills. Supplementary reading materials have been
developed for students and teaching and learning kits have been distributed. 29 flood affected schools in KP
have been repaired/ renovated benefitting 6,890 students.
To improve the health delivery systems in the target areas, number of health facilities and labour rooms were
equipped and renovated under the programme and missing facilities provided. Disease Early Warning System
(DEWS) has also been established. 74 Primary Health Care (PHC) kits have been provided to the target facilities.
Each PHC kit is sufficient for 2000 population for the period of three months. 2 Secondary Package medicines
have also been provided to major health facilities sufficient for 200,000 population for a period of three
months. 6 Ambulances have been procured for the selected health facilities.
Under the flood early recovery package, the programme supported 5,012 most vulnerable households
(35,084 beneficiaries) with 1 sack of wheat seeds and fertilizer. Similarly, 5,212 households (36,484 beneficiaries) received 1 tin (4.5 kg) of vegetable oil per month for a period of 4 months. Plantation of 440,202 saplings
was carried out on farm lands for sustainable supply of timber, fuel wood and forage in Balochistan. In collaboration with Forest Department Balochistan, 41,200 plants were planted in state owned forests. Shelter belts
were established by planting 143,799 plants in 3 districts of Balochistan.
Special attention was given to involve women and girls in various activities during the year. For example, a
significant number of female officers participated in capacity building sessions, many female COs were
formed and the skill development training events have been planned for the females to cater for their needs.
To improve social liberties for women and to encourage their participation in the overall developmental
paradigm, initiatives like legal protection support, facilitation of existing social protection
schemes/institutions, strengthening the role of government agencies, civil society groups and communities
by capacity building were undertaken by the program.
RAHA had to face challenges because of the security situation and had to make special efforts for involving
the women folk in the project activities. The 2010 floods also impacted severely on the programme implementation, especially in the KP. However, RAHA demonstrated that a bottom up approach with adequate stakeholder consultation and involvement can give very good results. Local government ownership is essential for
effective project implantation and building programmes on local indigenous needs creates lasting impacts.
RAHA in its infancy has a lot of best practices for replication.
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21 sanitation and 19 water supply schemes have been implemented by the community and government line
departments. These were the larger projects which were implemented by the respective government line
departments. Along with the local population, a large number of Afghan Refugees have also benefitted from
the interventions made under the programme.
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Stakeholders
RAHA as a One UN programme strongly believes
in a bottom up participatory approach. The
biggest success of the project is the ownership
and contribution of the Government of Pakistan
as well as the target communities. The project
succeeded in achieving a balanced mix of both
Government and community partnership which
helped in policy advocacy as well as ensured
effective implementation at the grassroots level.
It also facilitated proactive involvement of
working level staff from the partner UN Agencies
which made RAHA a successful One UN Pilot. This
was acknowledged by the recently conducted
RAHA review. Following are the national
implementing partners in the programme:•
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Ministry of Economic Affairs and
Statistics, Government of Pakistan
Ministry of States and Frontier Regions
(SAFRON), Government of Pakistan
Planning and Development Departments of
Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Concerned Government Line departments
at the provincial and district levels
District Governments
Civil Society Organizations
The Participating UN Agencies are UNDP, UNHCR,
UNESCO, WHO, FAO, UNWOMEN, WFP. UNDP is
the administrative agent for RAHA while UNHCR
is the convening agent.
Target Areas
RAHA programme funded under the Japanese
assistance has been implemented in 10
districts, of Balochistan and Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa (KP). RAHA targets communities
in two broadly defined areas that have suffered
the greatest impact from dense concentrations
of Afghans, or continue to host Afghans.
Refugee Affected Areas (RAs): These are the
communities and regions of Pakistan that were
heavily populated by Afghans for nearly 30
years but from where the majority have left or
have been repatriated back to Afghanistan.
Refugee Hosting Areas (HAs): These are
communities and areas that currently host 1.7
million Afghans living in refugee villages, mixed
among rural populations or in urban ghettos.
Social Cohesion and
Empowerment
Women community organisations
meeting, discussing and
prioritizing their most felt needs
in district Haripur
Overview:
The empowerment of the communities is imperative for improved and sustained livelihoods, social cohesion
and access to quality public services. This component facilitated in identifying the gaps in services and
facilities amongst communities and strengthened the capacity of the communities.
The programme has built on the community structures and networks. It has been able
to strengthen the existing community organizations or form new ones where needed
for collective action to address the needs of community members. Trainings on
community & leadership management and skills, effective communication and conflict
resolution have also been imparted to strengthen community organizations and to
promote social cohesion. In order to complement the community level activities,
continuous support has been extended to strengthen the systems and capacities of
local government institutions. The support includes planning of local government
actions and resources, coordination and monitoring of Government services to effectively respond to community needs (including refugees and other vulnerable groups),
interaction and dialogue with community and civil society organizations, awareness
raising and trainings in management, public-private partnerships, human rights,
gender, conflict resolution and other needs identified/ determined by the communities.
These community level interventions have helped in the skill development of service
providers and the beneficiaries in terms of carrying out participatory planning, identification, implementation, management and monitoring of small and medium schemes.
tradition of the Holy Prophet
used to sit together to
discuss and solved their
problems mutually. Unfortunately, the tradition gradually
eroded. We are grateful to
RAHA for organizing us and
reviving the old tradition that
issues that were impossible in
1.1. Communities empowered to promote social cohesion and harmony
Through effective social mobilization and participatory approach, the Programme has
been able to form 641 Community Organisations (COs) in the target districts. Out of
these 641 COs, 315 community organizations (107 female and 208 male) have been
formed in Balochistan while 326 community organizations (149 female and 177 male)
have been formed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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RAHA. Our ancestors in the
has solved so many of our
Immediate Results
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“We appreciate the efforts of
Communities have been organized with the true spirit of social mobilization principles
and are taking active part in the community development interventions i.e. regular
community meetings, participating in various capacity building trainings, construction
and maintenance of community based physical infrastructure. Under this outcome, the
programme has been able to effectively address the community development issues in
appropriate manner and has promoted a positive atmosphere with gender equity for
greater social cohesion and harmony among targeted communities. The programme
has been successful in forming considerable number of women community organisations and building their capacities thereby, fostering women empowerment along with
their acceptance within the male dominated society. Another positive aspect of these
community organizations formed/revived under the programme is that these community level institutions have been formed purely democratically by involving all stakeholders at community level, which has set a sustainable platform for the COs.
2009-2010
our individual capacities.”
President CO Sakhi Pir
Muhammad Chaghi
In order to further enhance the capacity of COs, the programme has carried out series of training sessions for
the communities. These trainings included Community & Leadership Management Skills Trainings (CMST &
LMST), record keeping, conflict resolution etc. Active participation of the community members in these
training courses served as a positive sign that communities were willing to participate in the development of
their area. It has been observed that the targeted communities are proactive, cooperative and possess
positive compliance to provide a fair chance to women in decision making which ultimately leads them
towards women development & empowerment.
In Balochistan, 496 community members (360 M & 136 F) have been trained through 20 (3 day) CMST and 7 (6
day) LMST on concepts of development process, fundamentals of conflict resolution, community and
leadership management skills, need resolutions, CO formation, orientation to bank account opening and
record keeping. In KP, 557 community members (310 female & 247 male) have been trained through 21 (3
days) CMST and 03 (6 days) LMST trainings.
Participatory resource constraint analysis has been conducted with all the community organisations formed.
Various techniques of PRA such as focused group discussion, problem tree analysis, transect walk, interviews
have been used during the process. As a result, needs of the 641 communities have been identified and
prioritized.
394 food packages (211 for females, 183 for males) have been distributed amongst flood affected families of
UC Maira Akora Khattak and UC Dag Besud of District Nowshera. These packages directly benefitted 2,758
individuals. In collaboration with WHO, 04 medical camps were established in the Flood Affected Union
Councils of District Peshawar and Nowshera.
1.2. Community and village level participatory monitoring systems established
During the reporting period through participatory approach consecutive village assemblies have been
convened with community organizations and as a result, 12 Village Development Plans (VDPs) have been
developed. These plans serve as a guiding document for communities as well as development and funding
agencies to plan and implement the intervention according to the prioritized needs of the communities,
thereby adopting bottom up participatory approach.
Village assemblies held at the village level were attended by the district representatives, and other dignitaries.
Country Director UNDP, Mr Toshihiro Tanaka, Good Will Ambassador Ms. Misako Konno, and Regional Director
Regional Bureau of Asia and Pacific Mr. Ajay Chhibber also attended few of these village assemblies. Village
assemblies were held in the targeted villages to express solidarity to the people of Japan as a result of earth
quake and tsunami in Japan in 2011.
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During the reporting period 22 Village Organizations (17 M, 05 F) have been formed in Balochistan and 3
Women Village Organisations have been formed in KP. Poverty Score Assessment has been completed for 134
male and 50 female communities.
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In order to effectively implement the small scale physical infrastructure projects, number of committees has
been formed within each of the COs. These committees include monitoring, operation and maintenance and
finance. In the programme, a total of 284 such committees have been formed. These committees have been
trained on monitoring, record keeping, book keeping, and operation & maintenance methodologies. These
committees have been formed based on the competencies of the individuals and in consensus with the
community members. To monitor the programme activities, monitoring system has been designed and put in
place for participatory monitoring.
1.3. Provincial and local government institutional coordination mechanisms strengthened
All Structures recommended under the RAHA programme Document have been established and are
functioning to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. Provincial Task Forces for refugee affected area (RAA) and
refugee hosting areas (RHA) for Balochistan and KPK have been notified by the respective provincial
governments during the period of implementation. Meetings have been held on quarterly basis with
maximum representation from all stakeholders. District Coordination Committees have also been notified in
Balochistan and KPK by respective governments and regular meetings have been held to ensure smooth
operations and supervision of the project at the district level. Provincial Management Units and the regional
offices have been established under the leadership National Project Directors for ensuring adequate
consultation with the stakeholders and smooth implementation of RAHA interventions.
7 Provincial Task Force (PTF) meetings (4 in Balochistan and 3 in KP) and 45 District Coordination Committee
(DCC) meetings (37 in Balochistan and 8 in KP) have been held at the provincial and district level respectively
to strengthen the coordination mechanism, steer the programme and provide oversight. Both provincial and
district level forums have played a role to build the reliable relationship among UN agencies and government
line departments, consequently leading towards sustainable community development initiatives along with
quality and transparency assurance.
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Besides strengthening the coordination mechanism, the programme has given due attention towards
building the capacity of government officials as a service provider. Comprehensive training needs
assessments have been conducted by specialized institutions and based on the need assessment, capacity
building plans have been developed. During the reporting period, 481 (429 male, 52female) government
officials in Balochistan and 46 (38 male, 08 female) in KP have been trained on various subjects such as project
cycle management, conflict resolution, effective communication, disaster risk reduction, gender
mainstreaming etc.
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Improved livelihoods and
and
local economies
Skill Development activity in District Pishin for
sustainable income generation
Overview:
Community assets and livelihood opportunities are the sustainable pillar for enhancing socio-economic
condition of targeted communities. Under this outcome RAHA programme is expanding the scope of rural
income generating opportunities in the agriculture and non-agriculture sectors, rehabilitation of rural
infrastructure and roads, providing skills trainings and strengthen the service delivery systems of local
governments of target districts in Balochistan and KP.
Community organizations formed in the target areas are the channels for enhancing sustainable livelihoods.
Based upon the initial needs assessment, applying local knowledge and appropriate technologies, skills
development and capacity enhancement activities have been done with special attention given to the needs
of poor, vulnerable groups in identifying the interventions and approaches to support their participation.
To improve the socio economic well being of the communities, farm to market and village roads rehabilitation
was identified as a priority intervention by the communities and the stakeholders. Major road
construction/rehabilitation projects have been carried out in the target districts of KPK and Balochistan
through the government line departments.
Basic community infrastructure construction and rehabilitation have been implemented primarily through
community participation. The programme has assisted community organizations to design small (up to PKR 1
million) and medium (PKR 1-2 million) scale CPI proposals to be financed through the Programme. These
schemes mainly included shingle roads, small irrigation, solar water pumps, over head and household level
water storage tanks, latrines, drinking water schemes, flood protection wall, sewerage and street pavement
improvements.
2.1. Improved household income through diversified livelihood opportunities
Joint identification of livelihood opportunities and technical & vocational training needs assessment has been
conducted by a technically qualified organization. Communities have also been actively involved during the
needs assessment process. Based on the needs assessment, a comprehensive gender sensitive livelihood
development plan was executed under which government institutes and civil society networks were engaged
in various capacity building and skill development interventions. These trainings especially catered for
women and vulnerable groups within the communities and capitalized on local indigenous knowledge and
appropriate technologies based on the market needs. These trainings institutes have prioritized gender
sensitive training plan through utilization of local knowledge along with appropriate technologies and based
on the market needs.
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A total of 1083 (450 male & 633 female) community members have been trained in various market based skills.
The main skills included carpet waving, traditional embroidery with modern techniques, mobile repairing,
dress designing & sewing, computer skills, auto mechanic, motorcycle mechanic, plumbing, auto electrician,
electricity wiring etc. During the follow up visits, it has been observed that communities have initiated the
income generation activities with dignity eventually enabling vulnerable groups specially women towards
self reliance at their door step. Mobile repairing shop, beauty parlor and other community based interventions
are exemplary results and strengths of these livelihood opportunities development interventions.
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Comprehensive conceptual work has been performed for linkages development. Successful exhibition has
been organized by the programme in Balochistan where Government notables along with relevant
stakeholders actively participated and appreciated the remarkable work of the programme. Products like
handmade bags, jewelry, carpets, rugs, bed sheets were displayed and appreciated. Furthermore the said
event played a vital role to attract print & electronic media, potential local institutes and market players which
initiated the process of linkages development.
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“Electronics especially mobile
technology always attracted me as I
was always inspired by the new era
and wanted to learn the working
mechanism of mobile phones. Due to
the financial constraints of my family
and limited opportunities in my village,
I was not able to attend any such
training offered at Karachi, Lahore or
even Quetta”, Says Naseem. As a
gesture of appreciation, these young
boys decided to name their shop
“RAHA Mobile Repairing Shop”.
A Training Need Assessment (TNA) was conducted
in village Khanozai located in district Pishin 35
Kilometer North East of Quetta Balochistan. The
objective of TNA was to identify the needs and the
trades for skill development training. A batch of 15
youngsters from the community organizations was
trained on mobile repairing. 18 years old
Mohammad Naseem was one of those. The daily
allowances given by RAHA and some savings of the
Community Organization were pooled in. A mobile
repairing shop was established by Naseem along
with two of his peer trainees in the main bazaar of
the village.
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Skill Development Trainings in 2010
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On the recommendation of CO of district Haripur a one month basic beautician course was initiated. The course aimed at the skills development and
empowerment of the poor women. 15 females were nominated by five
women community organizations. 23 years old Faiza was one of them. She
is deaf and dumb by birth. Her father is a labourer at a cotton mill with a
monthly remuneration of 5,000 Rupess (equal to 60 US$). “Faiza is taking
keen interest in the training and is very quick at learning. No doubt, she is
the best student in the group” said the trainer.
2.2 Crop production and food security improved in refugee
affected and hosting areas and flood affected areas
Farmer groups formed and strengthened in the target communities and
their needs related to agricultural inputs were thoroughly assessed. The
Provincial and District Government Agriculture Departments in the target
districts were also consulted. 4 Workshops (1 in Quetta, 2 in Pishin and 1 in
Chaghi) were conducted followed by continued coordination and facilitation of the concerned stakeholders. The workshops increased the farmers’
knowledge of alternative sources of high quality seed; improved awareness of market prices and availability; and strengthened their ability to
make informed choices in the future.
Faiza’s father Javed
Khan expressed his
happiness over his
daughter’s
participation in the
training. He said “Due
to financial constraints
and disability, Faiza
could not continue her
education after 8th
grade. But now that
she has acquired this
skill with the assistance
of RAHA. She feels
confident about herself
and the disability
would not impede her
progress”
Involvement of Government Agriculture Department remained very helpful as they provided the information
of all the potential stakeholders for the workshops and also they provided the technical support and
guidance in facilitation of the workshop.
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A study was conducted in collaboration with Government Agriculture Departments to identify annual
production/cropping schemes. This study provided an overview of current practices, which was evaluated in
order to make recommendations for improvements to be applied to the rabbi (winter) and kharif (summer)
cropping seasons. Key findings of the study were disseminated to relevant stakeholders. Farmers have started
to adopt the newly recommended cropping pattern.
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Pic 1: Exposure visit of farmers.
Pic 2: Distribution of Agri. inputs at community level
2.3 Vegetable production and marketing improved and strengthened in refugee affected
and hosting areas and flood affected areas
Market study specific to the four target UCs of Balochistan was conducted in which the market potential and
mechanisms for horticulture produce were identified and analyzed. The prevailing constraints in the
marketing of agricultural products were also identified and in consultation with the Government Agriculture
Department, a strategy to overcome these constraints was mapped out and disseminated to farmers through
mini workshops.
Target farmers (200) of 3 districts in Balochistan were trained in the cultivation of suitable high value market
crops and packing of agricultural products, based on the market assessment. Exposure visits for these 200
farmers were conducted to market places and best practice sites. Maize package was distributed to 6000
farming households in Haripur (1651 households) and Nowshera (4349 households) districts of KP.
Through this intervention, farmers are able to understand the ways to produce high value crops in better
packing material to serve local and domestic market. Few target farmers (fruit growers) have started packing
fruits in international standard of packing and are getting better prices
14 Interest groups of 900 farmers were formed and trained in picking, grading, packing, transportation, storage
and processing to reduce post-harvest losses and value addition of agricultural products. Training also
included the techniques to store seeds to maintain its quality.
There was high demand for limited number of
Seed Silos due to which there was lot of
pressure and references from elected representatives, government officials, and community influentials for distribution however the
situation was dealt professionally and
tactfully to avoid any unpleasant situation.
District
Quetta
Pishin
Chaghi
Nowshehra
Haripur
Total
Beneficiaries
150
150
150
300
150
900
District
Quetta
Pishin
Chaghi
Nowshehra
Haripur
Total
Beneficiaries
100
100
100
217
100
617
Training on reducing post-harvest losses &
distribution of seeds
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In addition to trainings, seed storage silos
(220 kg capacity) were provided to 900
trained farmers for the storage of seeds. Seeds
stored in Silos are less at risk of post harvest
losses as protected from the rodents and
quality deterioration due to exposure to
humidity. The Silos were of very Good Quality
and the farmers have started storing seeds in
them.
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Creating Livelihood
Gul Khatoon, a widow and mother of 8 children, living in village Heckalzai, UC Saranan, district Pishin,
Balochistan. Her village comprised of 80 households but majority have migrated due to severe drought
spell during last few years. Most of the migrated households repatriated as some water became
available due to last 2 year rains. It seemed impossible for her to cultivate any crop as she went out of
cash and agri. inputs along with some outstanding loan as well. She tried but unable to find loan
whereas the sowing season was ending in December. At that time FAO provided her Seeds, Urea, & DAP
and training to grow off-season vegetables. According to Gul Khatoon, “for me, it was just like a dream
comes true”. It not only reduced her worries of food security but will also give her some income as she
has started growing off-season vegetables as enterprise. She was very happy that now she and other
women in village are involved in a productive activity. Growing vegetables not only given income to
her but also make her able to save the money which she was earlier spending on purchase of vegetable
for her household consumption. She was very excited about the savings as she is going to utilize it to
get her children study in nearby school. She further added that fresh vegetables will help her meet
nutritional requirements of her children. She was very thankful to UN and donors and told that she will
always remember this kind act.
35 Interest groups of 617 women were formed and provided training in off-season vegetable production. In
addition, agri. inputs plastic sheets for a 75 sq. meter area walk-in-tunnel, vegetable seed kits comprising ten
grams of tomato seed, 200 grams of Turnip seed, 2 kg of Spinach seed and 500 grams of peas seed and 25 kg
DAP) were provided to beneficiaries for off-season vegetable production enterprises. Beneficiaries were
informed in detail about the seed varieties and techniques to grow them.
Women have started growing vegetables and are very hopeful to get good income in near future.
2.4 Livestock production improved in refugee affected and hosting areas and flood
affected areas
Enhancing income generation through livestock
production and raising at the grass roots
2.5 Local irrigation system improved and networks revived in refugee affected and hosting
areas and flood affected areas
206 schemes were identified in line with the set/agreed criteria and with the assistance of the On-Farm Water
Management department and farmer's organizations. A detail of schemes (and beneficiaries) is as under:
Selected irrigation schemes were rehabilitated including lining of irrigation channels, construction of water
storage and harvesting structures. The rehabilitation of the irrigation infrastructure allowed for the cultivation
of additional land and increased cropping intensity. Inclusion of Government Water Management
Department and the target farmers in the shape of Water Users Associations remained very effective in active
involvement of the beneficiaries, close monitoring, cost effectiveness and ensuring sustainability of the
schemes through proper operation and maintenance of the schemes.
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A study was conducted to know potential for improvement of breeding of local livestock species. Study
focused RAHA target areas of Balochistan. The recommendations of the study were shared with important
stakeholders including farmers. Study reveals that there is a strong potential of cross breed animals in the
RAHA target areas 1669 men and 715 women Farmers were trained in livestock feeding and rearing
techniques, market linkages and marketing of livestock and livestock products. In terms of inputs, each beneficiary received 16 kg of Sorghum seeds, along with 25 kg urea. This
activity helped famers to improve health of
animals & better care against livestock
diseases Livestock vaccines, de wormers and
medicines were provided to animals of
11,250 Households through livestock
department. In order to support vulnerable
households to establish livestock enterprises, goat packages were distributed to
370 households in district Nowshera. Each
package included one adult female goat, 2
female and one male goat kid. Priority was
given to female headed households, widows,
orphans and poor households. All the goats
were 75% cross Beetle breed.
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Delay in start of work due to unavailability of funds affected the work but hard work of staff and WUAs
overcome all the problems.
Construction of water channel
in district Pishin
District
Quetta
Pishin
Chaghi
Nowshehra
Haripur
Total
# of Schemes
26
78
40
42
20
206
Beneficiaries
1456
4992
2880
22500
6880
38708
With improved irrigation infrastructure, saving of irrigation water is upto 20% due to reduction in conveyance
losses. Combined with other improved agriculture practices, the agri. production increase is upto 25%. Energy
is saved in case of water courses with electric or diesel operated tube well system and also precious ground
water preserved. Increase in irrigated area due to saving in water losses and ensuring water availability at the
tail reaches of the water courses due to fast flow in water courses. Water courses are designed in a way to
ensure non-silting and non erosive velocity (a stable channel) resulting in reduction of the de-silting activity
of the water courses.
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Water Users Associations were formed and strengthened through capacity building to ensure proper
operation and maintenance of the irrigation schemes. In addition, 2060 water users were trained on operation
and maintenance of completed schemes and water efficient irrigation practices.
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2.6 Farm to market and village roads repaired or constructed
Farm to market and village roads were the major component of the programme and have been implemented
through the district government. District Coordination Committees and Provincial Task Forces were the key
forums to prioritize and approve these projects. The projects have been implemented through the engineering assessment conducted by the government line departments. 36 projects (26 in Balochistan and 10 in KP)
farm to market and village roads have been constructed during the reporting period. 118.24 Kilo meters
(72.64 KM in Balochistan and 45.6 KM in KP) of black topped roads have been constructed. Close coordination
has been maintained with line departments and district government authorities to monitor and ensure the
quality of work. In addition to this, internal monitoring and pre & post engineering assessments have been
carried to ensure the quality of the work.
Farm to market and village roads are playing a vital role in connecting the communities especially the farmer
groups and rural communities with local city markets. According to the target beneficiaries, the transportation
of perishable food items from farm to markets has improved and the travel time has been considerably
reduced due to improved conditions of the roads under RAHA.
A series of discussion was conducted in Refugee camp no 16 Dheenda, District Haripur on Pandori Seri Road
Haripur. Pandori Siri is a 7 kilometre black top road passing through the Refugee Camp no 16 Dheenda the
refugees’ elders Haji Abdulah Noor, Zarif Khan and Haji Mirza Jan said that the refugees faced hard days since
30 years. Their female patients’ cases were become complicated before reaching to hospital due to earth road
which was also in very bad condition. No public transport was available on this road, they added.
Saltanat Khan an Afghan
Refugee say, “all most all the
refugees are working as
unskilled laborer and travel to
Haripur city daily to get labour
for earning bread”. He added
that due to lack of concrete
road, public and private
transporters used to avoid this
route and people used to
commute on foot or donkey
carts to the city consuming
most part of their time in
traveling every day. After
construction of Pandori Siri
Road and GT road to Dheenda
Road they would reach Haripur
city within 30 minutes, he
concluded.
Construction of farm to market & village
Road, UC Dheenda, District Haripur
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2.7 Community physical infrastructure
repaired or constructed
RAHA during its interventions has adopted a
bottom-up participatory approach by
involving communities at the grass roots
level. The programme has organized the
communities and helped them identify
their most felt needs through PRA
techniques and address accordingly. 286
Participatory resource constraint analysis (217 in Balochistan and 69 in KP) has
been conducted in collaboration with the
respective COs. Based on the identified
needs, 286 community physical infrastructure (CPIs) have been implemented by the
communities after signing terms of partnership with the programme.
Community Physical Infrastructure planned
and implemented by the communities
themselves in District Haripur
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Improve producers’ selection of suitable market crops, distribution and packing and distribuSeries of follow
up and monitoring visits have been carried out during the programme. Field teams after signing the Terms of
Partnership (ToPs) with qualifying community organizations facilitate the COs in implementing these small
community level projects. Operation and maintenance committees are formed within the COs to ensure the
sustainability of the project.
The female communities have been especially involved in the identification and prioritization of their needs
and have been actively engaged in the implementation and monitoring of their projects. The women
communities have successfully implemented 82 Community Physical Infrastructure (CPI) schemes (55 in
Balochistan and 27 in KP). These schemes included community and household level water storage tanks, solar
lights and solar water pumps, household level latrines, street pavements, drinking water supply and sanitation schemes.
Restoration of social services and
infrastructures
Rehabilitation of government schools
in district Nowshera
Overview:
Rehabilitation of public health, education, water & sanitation services has been one of the major programme
objectives. Similarly the infrastructure improvement and strengthening of the management/technical capacities of the service providers is equally important and has also been catered for under the programme. On
account of the presence of Afghan refugees, the facilities of water supply, hospitals, schools that were
designed based on the size and requirements of the local population have come under immense pressure. The
programme has especially focused in improving social services in the target areas with special focus on
women and girls of both Afghans and local population who have limited access to these services.
Education:
“The fact that many of the schools are still in a dilapidated state should always be kept in
mind. In order to attract students and convince parents to send their children to schools, it
is important to make them more student-friendly places," said Fahim Anwar, a teacher at
Quetta for the past 12 years. He said a nice playground, better academic facilities and beautifully decorated and furnished classrooms could make all the difference.
3.2 Educational delivery system from
primary to secondary level improved
in refugee affected and hosting
areas
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Capacity for Head Teachers Training in
Educational Leadership and Management
enhanced. PITE Quetta, in partnership with
PITE Peshawar, developed a standard
training material for training of head teachers in educational leadership and management. UNESCO provided technical services
of an independent expert in material development work. The material consists of a)
Master Trainers Manual and b) Participants
Work Book. Using the materials PITE Quetta
prepared a cadre of 10 master trainers, including 2
female, by co-organizing a 5-day training workshop
from 28 March to 1 April 2011 in Islamabad.
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Capacity building of
head teachers
in district Quetta
PITE Peshawar, in partnership with PITE Quetta, developed a
standard training material for training of head teachers in educational leadership and management. UNESCO
provided services of an independent expert for material development. The material consists of a) Master
Trainers Manual and b) Participants Work Book. Using the materials PITE Peshawar prepared a cadre of 10
master trainers, including 3 female, by co-organizing a 6-day training workshop from 28 March to 1 April 2011
in Islamabad. PITE Peshawar organized the workshop.
Educational Leadership and Management Skills of 139 head teachers in Balochistan and 113 head teachers in
KP was enhanced PITE Quetta organized 6-day training roll out for head teachers of primary, middle, high and
higher secondary schools of 6 Union Councils (UCs) of Pishin and Chagai Districts. The training was organized
at nine different locations during 18 April to 23 April 2011. Out of 139 head teachers identified for the
training, 127 head teachers, including 41 female, attended the training. The rate of participation was 91.36%.
PITE Peshawar organized a 6-day training roll out for head teachers of primary, middle, high and higher
secondary schools of 7 selected UCs of Nowshera and Haripur Districts at five different locations during 11
April to 16 April 2011. Out of 116 head teachers identified for the training 113 head teachers, including 48
female, from the two districts attended the training. The rate of participation at 97.41% is considered quite
high.
Provincial Institute for Teacher Education, Peshawar and Provincial Institute for Teacher Education, Quetta
collaborated in development of a standard training module on the subject. The project strategy for joint
development of the module is to pave path for eventual development/acceptance of the module as a
uniform standard module on the subject by all provinces and territories of Pakistan.
In Balochistan, 371 primary school teachers, including 164 female teachers, will enhance their skills and
knowledge in pedagogy, multi-grade teaching, and disaster risk reduction including school safety in a 6-day
training developed and being organized in partnership with PITE Quetta. The training enhances the quality
of teaching at primary level. The training is being delivered by PITE from 12 training centers, 50% female
training centers, in Chagai and Pishin Districts in June 2011.
Di stricts
Union Councils
No. of Primary Teachers
Male
Female
Chaghi
32
08
Balanosh
11
02
43
10
Bazar-i-Khona
35
28
Batezai
40
27
Saranan
45
15
Khanozai
44
84
Sub Total
164
154
Total
207
164
Chaghi
Pishin
Grand Total
371
In KP, 404 primary school teachers, including 182 female teachers, will enhance their skills and knowledge in
pedagogy, multi-grade teaching, and disaster risk reduction including school safety in a 6-day training developed and being organized in partnership with PITE Peshawar. The training enhances the quality of teaching
at primary level. The training is being delivered in Nowshera and Haripur Districts in the month of June 2011.
Union Councils
No. of Primary Teachers
Male
Female
Dag Behsud
37
23
Mera Akora Khatak
27
33
64
56
Darwaish
16
14
Panian
30
35
Kalabat
40
25
Dheenda
42
27
Sikandarpur
30
25
Sub Total
158
126
Total
222
182
Nowshera
Sub Total
Haripur
Grand Total
404
Mapping of In-service Training and Available Resources 2005-2010 carried out by PITE in Balochistan with
technical support from the Project. The product enabled the Balochistan Department of Education in general
and Provincial Institute for Teacher Education in particular to track the past trainings, present and future plans
as well as to create a resource pool, using the materials developed under different training programs, at PITE.
Mapping of In-service Training and Available Resources 2005-2010 carried out by PITE in KP. The product
enables the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Education in general and Provincial Institute for Teacher
Education in particular to track the past trainings, present and future training plans as well as create a
resource pool, using the materials developed under different training programs, at PITE.
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In Balochistan, in partnership with BEFARe 35 officials from the Department of Eduction and 15 from NonGovernmental Organizations working in project areas are being trained in June 2011 to become Master Trainers
in Minimum Standards for Education: Preparedness, Response and Recovery. The training covers five domains: a)
Foundation Standards covering community participation, coordination and analysis; b) Access and Learning
Standards covering equal access, protection and well-being and facilities and services; c) Teaching and Learning
Standards covering curricula; training, professional development and support; instruction and learning processes
and assessment of learning outcomes; d) Teachers and Other Educational Personnel Standards covering recruitment and selection, conditions of work and support and supervision; and e) Education Policy covering law and
policy formulation and planning and implementation.
In KP, in partnership with BEFARe, 20 officials from the Department of Education, 10 from PITE and 20 from NGOs
working in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are being trained in June 2011 to become Master Trainers in Minimum Standards
for Education: Preparedness, Response and Recovery. The training covers five domains: a) Foundation Standards
covering community participation, coordination and analysis; b) Access and Learning Standards covering equal
access, protection and well-being and facilities and services; c) Teaching and Learning Standards covering
curricula; training, professional development and support; instruction and learning processes and assessment of
learning outcomes; d) Teachers and Other Educational Personnel Standards covering recruitment and selection,
conditions of work and support and supervision; and e) Education Policy covering law and policy formulation and
planning and implementation.
In Balochistan, Minimum Standards Reference Booklet being translated and designed/printed (2000 copies in
total) as Pocket Reference Book for use in the province. It is a pocket size reference tool on the standards and
guidance notes in easy to carry form for easy and quick reference in any situation. The booklet will be distributed
to institutions and organizations who are engaged in educational preparedness, response and recovery.
In KP, Minimum Standards Reference Booklet being translated and designed/printed (2000 copies in total) as
Pocket Reference Book for use in the province. It is a pocket size reference tool on the standards and guidance
notes in easy to carry form for easy and quick reference in any situation. The booklet will be distributed to institutions and organizations who are engaged in educational preparedness, response and recovery.
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The emerging issue of disaster risk management was included in head teachers educational leadership and
management material and in PTC/PTSMC training materials. This was strengthened in primary school teacher
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training material by including more materials on natural hazards of Pakistan and what to do before, during and
after a disaster.
Adapted and developed Pakistani version (Pilot Version for testing) of Disaster Master Game, an educational board
game produced by UNESCO Bangkok, to promote understanding of key natural hazards and preparedness
among children above age 9 (Grade IV). The Game, which can be played individually as well as in teams, conveys
important messages on 6 key natural hazards (Earthquake, Tsunami, Cyclone/Storm, Flood, Landslide and
Drought) and helps the players to understand what a natural disaster is and what actions can be taken before,
during, and after to reduce the impact of disasters. 1500 sets of the game are being produced in Urdu.
Disaster Master is most effectively played after students have developed an understanding of natural disasters
and preparedness. Teachers are encouraged to use Disaster Master as an educational material to support natural
disaster preparedness curriculum. In the absence of such a curriculum the reference booklet contains necessary
information for teachers to teach natural disaster management.
Follow up study on the use and impact of the game will be done in the next study resulting possible modification
to enhance effectiveness. The study will also help determine suitable age group of school children for the game.
In Balochistan, 139 primary, middle and high schools in Pishin and Chagai Districts are receiving 4, 8, 10 and 12 sets
of the game for primary, middle, secondary and higher secondary schools.
In KP, 116 primary, middle, high and higher secondary schools in Nowshera and Haripur Districts are receiving 4, 8,
10 and 12 sets of the game for primary, middle, secondary and higher secondary schools.
Parents Teachers Council Training manual developed for Balochistan on the basis of existing training materials
and government notifications related to PTC formation and rules. The manual has been endorsed by provincial
government hence it can be used for all future PTC training by PITE and other organizations. The module is being
modified to include a session on disaster risk reduction and school safety.
Reactivation and strengthening of 1391
Parents Teachers Councils of Pishin and Chagai
Districts in Balochistan were provided with 3
days training in Roles and Responsibilities of
PTCs using the manual.
Reactivation and strengthening of 120 Parents
Teachers School Management Committee of
Nowshera and Haripur Districts in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa were provided with 3 days
training in Roles and Responsibilities of PTCs
using the manual.
Initiation of School and Community initiative
for School Improvement Plan commenced in
1
4 PTCs which were not listed in EDO list of schools were also trained; hence the number is 139.
Training of
PTC members of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Parents Teachers School Management Committee Training manual developed for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the
basis of existing training materials and government notifications related to PTSMC formation and rules. The
manual has been endorsed by the provincial government hence it can be used for all future PTC training by PITE
and other agencies. The module is being modified to include a session on disaster risk reduction and school
safety.
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Pishin and Chagai Districts in Balochistan. In PTC/PTSMC training the participants were provided with
orientation on school improvement work. Later eight copies of School Improvement Booklet (SIB) in Urdu were
provided to the schools for reference by the PTC/PTSMC members. The SIB, originally produced by UNICEF for
use in the post-2005 earthquake recovery and reconstruction in the Pakistan Administered State of Azad
Jammu and Kashmir, is a booklet which provides various ideas for local level school improvement work that can
be started by the teachers, parents and students. The booklet was reviewed and revised by UNESCO for use by
the community, the parents and the teachers under WFP-UNESCO Joint Project 218-PAK-1000.
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Initiation of School and Community initiative for School Improvement Plan commenced in Nowshera and
Haripur Districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In PTSMC training the participants were provided with orientation on
school improvement work. Later eight copies of School Improvement Booklet (SIB) in Urdu were provided to the
schools for reference by the PTC/PTSMC members. The SIB, originally produced by UNICEF for use in the
post-2005 earthquake recovery and reconstruction in the Pakistan Administered State of Azad Jammu and
Kashmir, is a booklet which provides various ideas for local level school improvement work that can be taken by
the teachers, parents and students. The booklet was reviewed and revised by UNESCO for use by the community,
the parents and the teachers under WFP-UNESCO Joint Project 218-PAK-1000.
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School improvement booklet (front page)
Urdu version
School improvement booklet (front page)
English version
The PTC/PTSMC trainings were held at 51 centers for 1,647 members (1251 male and 396 female) of
PTC/PTSMCs of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Distribution of Teaching and Learning kits to the schools
Improved teaching and learning environment of 142 schools in Balochistan by providing:
a.
Primary School Teaching and Learning Kits containing 25 different items ranging from black board to
pencil sharpeners to 120 primary schools of Pishin and Chagai Districts. These items are for use by
teachers and students. Except for items like pencils, chalks, erasers, etc. other items can be used for a
number of years with good handling by the teachers.
b.
Middle School Science kits containing 23 items and Math kits containing 24 items as per National
Educational Equipment Center specifications to 22 middle schools
Improved teaching and learning environment of 157 schools in KP by providing:
a.
Primary School Teaching and Learning Kits containing 25 different items ranging from black board to
pencil sharpeners to 135 primary schools of Pishin and Chagai Districts. These items are for use by
teachers and students. Except for items like pencils, chalks, erasers, etc. other items can be used for a
number of years with good handling by the teachers.
Middle School Science kits containing 23 items and Math kits containing 24 items as per National
Educational Equipment Center specifications to 22 middle schools.
Pakistani and Afghan communities equally benefitting from RAHA interventions
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3.3
Educational infrastructure from primary to secondary level rehabilitated
In Balochistan Base line and need assessment survey of project schools in Pishin District completed. Findings
of the survey have been shared with government authorities and are used for planning of interventions such
as school furniture and infrastructure work under the project.
Similar assessment of project school in 2 Union Councils of Chagai District is in advance stage and will be
ready by end of June. Earlier survey was put on hold as there was not enough time to undertake the work. The
findings will be used for planning and implementation of response in future.
Proposals for construction of latrines and hand washing facilities at 12 schools and organization of hygiene
education at 87 schools of Pishin District were put on hold as there was not enough time to award and
complete the work by following bidding process as required by UNESCO procurement rules. In lieu of this
activity, training of primary school teachers in pedagogy, multi-grade teaching and disaster risk reduction and
school safety was supported through PITE, Peshawar and PITE, Quetta.
Improvement in teaching and learning environment: Seventeen (17) most needy middle and high schools of
Pishin District are being provided with Benches, Desks, Teacher Chairs, Teachers’ Tables, Black Boards and White
Boards based on needs assessment survey to meet the shortage. The beneficiary schools include 7 GMSs and
2 GHSs. The support directly benefits 209 teachers and 4524 students. The number of girl students benefiting
is 2044.
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, needs assessment of schools in 5 Union Councils of Haripur District for educational
improvements. Detailed educational needs assessment of schools and students in Haripur District has started
and will be completed in June 2011. The findings will be used for planning and implementation of responses
in the next phase of RAHA.
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Reactivation of EDO Nowshera by replacing flood damaged furniture and equipment. EDO Nowshera Office
furniture and computes were damaged by the flood seriously disrupting educational administration and
management work. In response to the government request and in accordance with Provincial Task Force
decision to provide support for flood damaged schools of Nowshera, the project provided with office
furniture, computer equipment and generator set. The project support has enabled the EDO staff to function
normally.
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S.N.
Description
Quantity
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Computers with Operating System
Printers
UPS
Air Conditioner
Fax Machine
Generator
Ceiling Fan
Energy Savor Bulbs
Standard File Cover
Registers
Stapler Machine
Punch Machine
Calculator
Water Dispenser
Drinking water glass set
Flip Chart Papers
6
2
1
2
1
1
40
24
120
100
30
30
10
1
1
40
Development of District Education Recovery Plan
for Nowshera: District Education Recovery Plan
was prepared following a participatory approach
involving government and non-government
organizations to prepare a holistic response to
flood recovery and reconstruction. The plan has
immediate, mid-term and long-term targets and
tentative cost. In addition, it defines the roles and
the responsibilities of various stakeholders in
implementation, monitoring and reporting.
A district level Task Force involving DCO, EDO,
TEVT institutions, private school representatives,
NGOs/INGOs, planning and finance department
and PTC was formed under the leadership of EDO
Office. The task force was provided with a specific
terms of reference for development of a holistic plan
based on qualitative and quantitative analysis of
available data.
Repair and
renovation
work at
Government
Girls Primary
School
district
Nowshera
Twenty-nine flood damaged primary to high schools were
repaired and renovated in two Union Councils of Nowshera District
benefitting 6,890 students (4,731 boys and 2,159 girls) and 178 teachers
(122 males and 56 females). The 29 schools include 1 girls’ high school, 2 girls’ middle schools and 10 girls’
primary schools. All schools are now functional and operating in a much better condition than before. The
following table shows the type of repair/rehabilitation work carried out at the schools. The physical infrastructure improvement work was carried out by UNHABITAT under a partnership agreement. Please see Annex 1 for
photos.
Nowshera District was targeted as a priority in accordance with the decision of the Provincial Task Force to
support flood affected schools. A report prepared by UNESCO under flood response initiative was used as the
basis for identification of flood damaged schools. The list was later verified with Nowshera EDO Office. As per
the District Education Recovery Plan 135 schools in Nowshera District, including non-project UCs, are affected
by the flood.
Description of Work
1
White wash on walls
2
Paint
3
Installation of ceiling fans
4
Electric boards
5
Installation of tube lights with patti
6
Installation of tube lights without patti
7
Installation of energy saver bulbs
8
Installation of Electric cable (3/29)
9
Installation of Ceiling rows
10
PVC ½” dia pipe for wiring
11
Brick masonry work for washroom stairs
12
Providing dust bins, water pots in washrooms etc
13
Sanitation works
14
Installation of new bore hole
15
Fixing Water closets in one washroom
16
Providing and fixing water taps
17
G.I. pipe fitting with fixtures
18
Fixing of new wash hand basins
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S. N.
19
20
21
22
23
Description of Work
Debris/garbage removal
Fixing wire gauze with windows
Providing and fixing window glasses
Cleaning of window glasses, floor, washrooms, electric fixtures etc
Cleaning of gardens, playgrounds, alleys, painting flower pots
The list of 29 schools repaired and renovated is stated in the table below:
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Type and Name of Schools
Village
Gender
A. Dag Besud Union Council
1
GGHS Dag Besud
2
GHS Dag Besud
3
GHS Wazir Garhi
4
GGPS Awal Khan Korono
5
GGPS Dag Besud
6
GGPS Hakim Garhi
7
GGPS Maira Wazir Garhi (Awal Khan
Korono)
8
GGPS Wazir Garhi No.1
9
GGPS Wazir Garhi No.2
10
GPS Dag Besud No.1
11
GPS Dag Besud No.2
12
GPS Dag Besud No.3
13
GPS Dag Besud No.4
14
GPS Dag Ismail Khel No. 4
15
GPS Maira Wazir Garhi No.1
16
GPS Maira Wazir Garhi No.2
17
GPS Wazir Garhi
Dag Besud
Dag Besud
Wazir Garhi
Awal Khan korono
Dag Besud
Hakim Garhi
Wazir Garhi
Female
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Wazir Garhi
Wazir Garhi
Dag Besud
Dag Besud
Dag Besud
Dag Besud
Dag Ismail Khel
Wazir Garhi
Wazir Garhi
Wazir Garhi
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
B. Maira Akora Khattak Union Council:
1
GGCMS Ismail Khail
2
GGCMS Rafaqatabad
3
GGPS Iraq Abad
4
GGPS Maira Akora
Khattak
5
GGPS Suryia Khel
6
GGPS Watar
7
GPS Akora Khattak Maira
8
GPS Akora Khattak Said Akbar Konono
9
GPS Iraq Abad
10
GPS Ismail Khel
11
GPS Suryia Khel
12
GPS Taj Colony
Ismail Khel
Akora Khattak
Iraq Abad
Maira Akora Khattak
Suryia Khel
Watar
Maira Akora Khattak
Akora Khattak
Akora Khattak
Ismail Khel
Suryia Khel
Taj Colony
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Seventeen (17) flood damages schools of Nowshera District including 1 girls’ high school, 2 girls’ middle
schools and 10 girls’ primary schools are being provided with new furniture as well as repair of existing
furniture damaged by flood. The beneficiary schools include 1 girls’ high school, 1 girls’ higher secondary
school and 5 girls’ primary schools. The list of recipients of new furniture is in Annex 5. In addition, five
hundred (500) sets of desks and benches damaged by flood are being repaired for the following 3 schools.
Total number of student beneficiaries is 4,847. In addition, 159 teachers of these schools will also benefit from
the office furniture being provided.
i.
ii.
iii.
GHS Dag Behsud
GGHSS Akora Khattak
GHS Baghban Pura Akora Khattak
150 sets
250 sets
100 sets
A web resource on available trainers on Minimum Standards for Education 2010 is being created on BEFARe
web site. The site will be accessible to the public by the end of June 2011.
Repair and renovation work at Government
Primary School Dag Ismail Khel No 6
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Repair and renovation work
at Government Primary
School Suryia Khel
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Health services and
Community Work
Improving primary health care
services at the community level
in district Peshawar
Overview:
In health sector under the RAHA project, the programme aims to strengthen Primary Health Care services,
strengthen referral linkages and services, provision of missing medical and diagnostic equipments, provision of
essential drugs both at the primary and secondary levels, provide missing and additional facilities in all BHUs,
RHCs, MCHCs of selected UCs. The activities will also focus on addition of beds where required in BHUs, RHCs and
district hospitals as well as construction and equipping of labour rooms in the target health facilities.
Below are the selected and targeted union councils and their health facilities:
District
Union council
Haripur
Quetta
Pishin
Chaghi
Name and type of health facility
KPK (RAA)
Dhenda
BHU Dhenda
Panian
BHU Panina
Sikandarpur
BHU Sikandarpur
Gudwalian
BHU Gudwalian
Kalabat
Urban di spensary
Kalabat
Civil Hospital Kalabat
Haripur
DHQ Haripur
Balochistan (RAA)
Panjpai
RHC Panjpai
Panjpai
BHU Umerabad
Khanozai
THQ Khanozai
Bazaar Kona
DHQ Pishin
Batazai
BHU Batazai
Saranan
RHC Saranan
Balochistan (HA)
Nokundi
RHC Nokundi
Nokundi
RHC Pat Ganoka
Chagai
RHC Chagai village
In order to carry out and successfully implement the above mentioned activities and to adopt an evidence
and need based approach, WHO conducted a need based assessment in 16 target health facilities under the
RAHA project. A pre-designed assessment tool was used to conduct the assessment in the two provinces of
Pakistan.
3.4
Health delivery systems improved in refugee affected and hosting areas and
flood affected areas
I. Disease Early Warning System
The DEWS model has been successful at detecting and controlling outbreaks in Pakistan in previous
emergencies and was called on to provide early detection of epidemic-prone diseases and rapid response in
districts with Afghan refugees.
WHO support to DEWS builds human and material capacity of the District Health Office (DHO) for outbreak
response, and in their position in the DHO, DEWS Surveillance Officers (SO) interact with and augment
Measles, Polio, Malaria, Dengue, and Hepatitis surveillance and control programs. They also respond to less
common vaccine-preventable diseases such as Pertussis and Diphtheria, vector-borne diseases such as
Leishmaniasis and CCHF, and water-borne diseases such as Cholera, Dysentery, and Typhoid.
DEWS position in the district allows the SO to serve as liaison between Health Cluster Partners and MOH,
providing data to guide and monitor inputs, promoting international guidelines and standards and their local
adaptation, and other coordination at district level. District level information is collected and analyzed at
Provincial and National levels where it also plays a beneficial role in Health Cluster Coordination.
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Based on the assessment findings gaps in terms of primary health care services delivery especially focusing on
the maternal and child health component, essential drugs, medical and diagnostic equipment, referral
systems, human resource and infrastructure were identified.
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Goal of DEWS: To reduce morbidity and mortality by early detection of epidemic-prone diseases and by an
early response to prevent and control outbreaks.
Objectives:
•
•
•
•
To establish weekly reporting of communicable diseases and a system to detect alerts for epidemic-prone
diseases, to investigate alerts within 24 to 48 hours, and take appropriate action to control the spread of
disease and prevent large epidemics
To enhance coordination between different departments of the MoH at the national, provincial and
district levels for a better and more coordinated response
To technically support the public health laboratory capacity as part of early detection and investigation of
epidemic-prone events
To technically support hospitals and health facilities with the management of cases
DEWS requires:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
a surveillance network with trained surveillance officers compiling and analyzing data and responding to
alerts
designated officials at mobile or fixed reporting sites aware and motivated to regularly report data
national public health framework with capacity to collect, compile, analyze, and interpret data at district,
provincial and federal level and to disseminate information for the coordination of partner inputs to both
alerts and response
community awareness on DEWS, its purpose and the phone number to call, when a situation arises
relevant to an epidemic-prone disease
human and material capacity for alert investigation through epidemiologic assessment of event and
confirmation of diseases, usually by sample collection, transport and testing in public health laboratory
laboratory capacity in terms of staff and reagents and equipment to test samples referred by surveillance
officers
operating procedures, guidelines, supplies and equipment relevant to the investigation and response of
each disease, including consultation of environmental engineers, entomologists, or behavior specialists,
and isolation and case management of early cases
capacity to recognize and report public health events of potential international concern through Interna
tional Health Regulations, 2005
communication and information equipment
forms and an operation manual, disease data of previous years
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In November 2010, WHO assigned four DEWS Surveillance Officers (SOs) to collect information about
epidemic-prone diseases from all the functioning health facilities and mobile health teams in the RAHA
districs. Each SO had academic qualification of MBBS and MPH and was trained for alert identification and
field investigation.
The DEWS Surveillance Officers (SOs) were working closely with District Health Offices (DHO) in the four target
districts, performing the following activities:
• Alert Generation: In order to receive early alerts about cases of epidemic-prone diseases, the SOs
conducted training sessions for health care providers in the districts on standard case definitions, weekly
reporting, alert and outbreak thresholds, immediate notification, initial investigation, case management, and
outbreak response. They also raised awareness of the community on prevention of epidemic-prone diseases
and alert mechanisms through health education sessions, especially during specific outbreaks.
• Alert Investigation and Response: By the end of May 2011, DEWS Teams had responded to 73 alerts including 27 outbreaks, 80% within 24 hours and 95% within 48 hours. DEWS SOs composed teams with relevant
DHO staff to investigate and respond; collect and transport samples for laboratory confirmation; arrange for
referral and case management of serious cases; detect source of outbreak and disinfect or chlorinate water
source or bring vector control measures; arrange for increased outreach immunization or mop-up campaigns
where needed; collaborate with Environmental Health teams to conduct house-to-house hygiene awareness
campaigns and distribute soap, Aqua-tabs and water filters; collaborate with Lady Health Workers to conduct
community sessions on early treatment of diarrhea, importance of vaccination, or control of mosquitoes,
depending on the disease outbreak.
District
Haripur
Quetta
Pishin
Chagai
Total
Diseases
A
O
A
O
A
O
A
O
A
O
Acute Watery Diarrhea
3
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
4
1
Acute Diarrhea
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
Bloody Diarrhoea
9
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
6
Acute Flaccid Paralysis
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
Acute Jaundice
Syndrome
Chicken Pox
8
8
-
-
-
-
-
-
8
8
2
-
1
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
Dengue Hemorrhagic
Fever
H1N1
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
3
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
2
Leishmaniasis
3
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
3
Measles
21
4
6
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4
Mumps
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
Typhoid
1
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
Unexplained Fever
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
Pertussis
-
-
2
-
-
-
-
-
2
-
Neonatal Tetanus
-
-
-
-
1
-
-
-
1
-
4
* A= Alert
O= Outbreak
• Weekly Reports: WHO DEWS arranged laptop computers and desktops with battery back-ups, internet
connection and database software for the SOs to assist the district team for weekly data collection, analysis,
and report writing. Total consultations from the health facilities reporting to DEWS in the four districts for this
period were 593,578, averaging 23,000 total consultations per week, with the following rough breakdown:
Haripur
10,000
Quetta
7,000
Pishin
6,000
Chagai
1,000
Each week the trend of diseases was analyzed to look for peaks indicating alerts for possible outbreaks. In view
of shifting numbers of facilities reporting, the disease trend is followed using the proportional morbidity, i.e.
the percentage of the number of disease cases divided by the total consultations. Following are two charts
from each district indicating the disease trend and the changes in total consultations:
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Quetta
Quetta :
Haripur
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Chaghi:
Pishin:
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Coordination:
After the DEWS SO had trained the health facility staff and started collecting the data, Weekly Epidemiological
Bulletins were published every week at the district level. The Bulletins were shared with all partners including
UNDP and donors during Cluster Coordination meetings at district, provincial and national level. DEWS Team
also coordinated at each level with national programs for LHWs, EPI and Malaria and Dengue Control. WHO
provided transportation and communication in each district to facilitate reporting, monitoring, alert investigation, and outbreak response.
•
Detail of disease outbreaks controlled:
During the reporting period, DEWS teams have responded to a total of 73 alerts including 27 outbreaks. This is
an average of 2-3 alerts and one outbreak during each week.
Regarding water-borne diseases, there were 14 alerts and 8 outbreaks of diarrhea, one outbreak of typhoid and
8 outbreaks of acute viral hepatitis. For each alert for water-borne disease, a team of surveillance and environmental health officers responded within 24 hours to investigate and take specimens for testing, and to provide
household level ORS, Aquatabs, and hygiene messages as well as water quality testing and disinfection. Referral
was arranged to 24h health facilities which were set up in collaboration with partners for serious cases.
Regarding vaccine preventable diseases, there
were 32 alerts for measles and four Measles
outbreaks were identified and controlled with
immunization in the affected communities;
there were also two alerts for pertussis and one
for neonatal tetanus.
•
Also 3 outbreaks of Cutaneous Leishmani
asis were id entified and case management
was initiated.
•
One outbreak of falciparum malaria was
identified in Chagai and the cases were
tested and appropriate treatment provided.
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Future of DEWS:
By end of May 2011, DEWSs is geared up in the four
districts and responding daily to AWD, Measles,
Malaria, Pertussis and Leishmaniasis outbreaks.
The plan is to continue to build capacity for weekly reporting,
alert generation, and outbreak response at the district level.
Some Provincial Health Authorities have shown interest to take over
the surveillance and response in a phased manner. WHO is improving and
integrating the system of weekly reporting and has begun a long-term capacity building
process to assist districts to detect and control outbreaks among their own population and to upgrade laboratory systems at the peripheral levels. At the same time, the importance of immediate notification and response
will not be lost, and WHO will continue to support vulnerable districts in alert generation and outbreak
control.
II. Provision Of Essential Drugs In The Target Health Facilities:
The facility based assessment revealed that essential medicines were not available in the assessed target
health facilities. WHO has provided 74 Primary Health Care (PHC) kits to the RAHA target health facilities. Each
PHC kit is sufficient for 2,000 population for the period of three months. In addition to the PHC kits, WHO has
also procured 2 Secondary Package medicines (for DHQ hospitals) which is sufficient for 200,000 population
for a period of three months. These two kits will be supplied to DHQ Pishin and DHQ Haripur.
III. Provision Of Medical & Diagnostic Equipment To The Target Health Facilities:
Based on the assessment findings in terms of missing medical and diagnostic equipment, a detailed list of
equipment was prepared for procurement. The specifications for the equipment were prepared in accordance
with the level of the health facilities. The list of equipment with its specifications were shared with the
Department of Health of both the provinces for their review and approval. After their approval, the medical
and diagnostic equipment such as X-Ray machines, Ultrasound machines, Hematology and Chemistry
analyzers, neonatal incubators, baby resuscitation trolley's, dental x-ray machines, centrifuge machines,
microscopes, dental chairs, delivery sets, sterilizer/ Autoclave, Suction machines, weight and height measuring
scales, Delivery beds, Nebulizers, Refrigerator for blood bank, Vital signs monitors, Baby warmer and
resuscitators, ECG machines, defibrillators, inpatients beds etc. have been procured for the provincial health
department.
IV. Strengthen Refferal Linkages And Services:
Similarly, as per the assessment findings, ambulances were not present and direly required in the following
health facilities of district Quetta, Pishin and Chaghi.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
DHQ Pishin
THQ Khanozai
RHC Chaghai village
RHC Pat Ganoka
RHC Panjpai
In Haripur district, ambulance was not present in Civil Hospital Kalabat township.
WHO has procured 6 ambulances under the RAHA project and will be handed over to the above mentioned
health facilities through the Health Department of Balochistan and KP.
V. Strengthen Comprehensive Primary Health Care Services:
3.5
Health infrastructure repaired and enhanced.
To address the gaps in terms of infrastructure, WHO sub contracted a civil engineer to conduct an assessment
of the infrastructure of the target health facilities in Balochistan and KPK.
I. Provision of Missing Facilities In BHUs Of Selected Union Councils:
The assessment revealed that there was a strong need of a labour room in BHU Umerabad (Panjpai), RHC Pat
Gunako (Chaghi) and BHU Gudwalian (Haripur). The approval was taken in the Provincial Task Force meetings
both in KP and Balochistan and also from the concerned Health Departments and PPHI to construct three
pre-engineered labour rooms in the three districts. The construction of the labour room in BHU Gudwalian
Haripur district was completed and handed over to PPHI.
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The gaps in terms of primary health care services delivery especially maternal and child health and routine EPI
services WER also identified during the facility based needs assessment. Through the assistance from the
health cluster, WHO has addressed these gaps through their implementing partners. Save the Children was
selected for the provision of primary health care services in the target health facilities in Balochistan (Quetta,
Pishin and Chaghi).
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Mr. Kaoru Magosaki Counselor and Head of Economic and
Development Section, Embassy of Japan inaugurating the labour
room BHU Gudwalian.
On 14th June 2011, the World Health Organization handed over a new pre-fabricated fully equipped labour
room to Primary Health Care Initiative (PPHI) in Gadwalian Haripur. The Labour room was handed over to Mr
Shakeel Ahmed, Deputy Programme Director PPHI Peshawar. Mr. Kaoru Magosaki Counselor and Head of
Economic and Development Section, Embassy of Japan and the Country Representative of United Nations
Development Programme, Mr Toshihiro Tanaka witnessed the handing over ceremony.
WHO donated equipment includes essential items such as; delivery table, neonatal incubator, newborn resuscitation trolley, autoclave sterilizer, newborn suction machine, baby carts, baby weighing machines and
patient beds.
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The construction of the two labour rooms in Balochistan is also been completed and handed over to the
Health Department.
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WHO donated equipment includes essential items such as; delivery table, neonatal incubator, newborn resuscitation trolley, autoclave sterilizer, newborn suction machine, baby carts, baby weighing machines and
patient beds.
II. Renovation and Equipping Labour Rooms and Health Facilities:
WHO sub- contracted a civil engineer to conduct infrastructural assessment in the target health facilities in the
three districts (Quetta, Pishin and Chaghi) of Balochistan. The engineer visited DHQ Pishin, THQ Khanozai, BHU
Batazai, BHU Saranan, RHC Chaghai, RHC Pat Gunako, RHC Nokundi and BHU Umerabad. The renovation works
of the labour rooms in all the above health facilities were completed in March 2011.
Similarly, the assessment of the infrastructure in the health facilities of Haripur district
was conducted by WHO environmental
health engineers and based on the assessment, renovation works in BHU Dhenda, BHU
Panian, DHQ Haripur, Civil hospital kalabat,
BHU Sikandarpur was completed in February
2011.
Cited above health facilities were rehabilitated and the following major infrastructure
improvement were made:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
3.6
Floor Tiles work in Whole building
Tuff Tiles work in the open front
(Occasionally used for Vehicles Parking)
Electrification work
Sanitation Improvement Work
Paint Work
Minor Repair of Doors & Windows
Water Supply in BHU Sikandarpur
Provision of
labour room in BHU
district Haripur
Water and Sanitation Services restored
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21 clean drinking water supply projects (15 in Balochistan and 6 in KP) have been implemented during the year.
Additionally, 19 projects (16 in Balochistan and 3 in KP) sanitation projects have been implemented under the
programme. These projects have not only facilitated the target population but also the IDP’s and the affectees
of recent floods.
The skilled and unskilled labor was hired from within the community to encourage income generation through
cash for work within the community. When interviewed, women felt a sense of achievement after this project
and noticed to be confident to further discuss other issues related to basic social services status of their village
and showed willingness to improve their living conditions.
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Ensuring clean drinking water availability
Dhasht-e-goran is a remote village with a population of 460 people close to the
Pak-Iran border. Most of the villagers earn their living working in the field, cultivating land of local landowners or in the local market. The village lacks basic facilities
such as electricity and potable water. Women and young girls are traditionally the
ones to lift water with ropes from deep wells located at a considerable distance from
their homes. This activity of severe physical exertion affects their health and takes a
huge amount of time.
Razia is a ten years old young girl from the village. She is a student of 5th grade at a
local school. “Like other girls of my age, I used every day to help my mother fetch
water from deep and dark wells. I did not get time to study and play. I always wished
I have a magical stick to change the plight of my mother and me in seconds”.
The programme, helped create a local Community Organization (CO) comprising of
men and women. The CO identified access to water as a priority issue for the
community. Together with the local organization, the Programme installed solar
water pumps and built water storage tanks. The water gets pumped by the solar
energy and stored in the nearby water tanks. The women coordinated the process
of installing the water pumps and tanks while men were trained on how to operate
and maintain them. RAHA programme helped women feel more empowered in
taking decisions about the changes they wanted to bring in their communities.
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52 Health and Hygiene sessions have also been held for communities to reduce the
risk of water born diseases in the area. 1509 (648 M, 341 F & 520 Children) have been
trained health and hygiene practices to improve their personal as well as environmental hygiene. During the post monitoring visits conducted by the programme teams, it
has been observed that communities especially children trained in the schools have
played role in disseminating messages to their peers and families. In addition to this,
the programme has carried out series of trainings for communities and developed a
cadre of 80 WATSAN Experts at the community level who would remain responsible
for disseminating the knowledge among the rest of the community members. These
community level experts would extend their support to maintain the quality standard
aspects in water and sanitation.
In case of Balochistan, trainings of 15 Public Health Engineering Department officials
(PHED) has been carried out in collaboration with Pakistan Council of Research in
Water Resources (PCRWR) through comprehensive training programme. At the end of
the trainings, water quality testing kits have been given to the trainees in order to
check the quality of drinking water supplies at the community level. An agreement
was made with the Public Health and Engineering Department for the operation and
maintenance of those kits.
In KP, 20 PHED officials have been trained through PCRWR and water quality monitoring testing kits have been handed over to the trainees. Furthermore, to monitor
quality of water, 121 water samples were collected from various drinking water
sources from all the targeted union councils and have been tested at PCRWR.
In the target areas of the programme, the access to safe drinking water has been the
major issues. After the devastating floods in KP, most of the water sources became
contaminated. Under this component, based on the community needs, the dire need
of the communities has been addressed. The large scale water supply schemes and
sanitation schemes have been implemented by the government line departments
(public Health and Engineering Department) while small to medium scale schemes
have been implemented and managed by the communities themselves.
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“Our life has
changed for better.
I fetch water once a
day and it doesn’t
take much time. I
can help now my
mother with other
chores and have
enough time to do
my home work and
play with my
friends”, said Razia.
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Improved social protection
among co-existing Pakistani
and Afghan communities
Overview:
After years of hosting refugees, there was a need to bring about reconciliation and peaceful co-existence
between Pakistani and Afghan populations. Through a community-based approach, the component of
strengthening and extending the existing social protection schemes and mechanisms in Pakistan was
initiated under RAHA. The programme aims at raising the awareness level of human rights among government officials and enhancing social cohesion within the Pakistani and Afghan communities.
a) Projects thorugh NGOs
Through NGOs the 7 projects were implemented in 2010 in 6 districts of Balochistan including Quetta
(Agbargh/ Killi Nausar, Kharotabad), Killa Saifullah (Sadar Muslim Bagh, Kan Metharzai, Kanchoghi), Chaghi,
Loralai and Killa Abdullah (Gulistan) with total cost of PKR 69.997 million.
The population benefited from these intervention were 505,051 including (male 261,489 female 243,562)
respectively.
The Activities contributing to the are the construction of MCH centre, provision of medical equipment and
furniture, three BHU’s repair and provision of laboratory & medical equipments to the tertiary health facilities in
district government hospitals Quetta and Loralai. Public schools infrastructure improvement and support
provided to 10 schools i.e. additional class rooms, latrines, boundary walls, improvements of school ground,
sewerage, water tanks construction, installed hand pumps. Support provided to WASH facilities including provision of material to 250 households for latrines’ construction, constructed waste compost plant for garbage
disposal and further processing and generating fertilizer for income generation, constructed 13 water supply
schemes, Street pavement of 180,478 Sft, Installed 84,854 Rft sewerage line, constructed 554 Sft of sewerage
drainage, installed 85 waste bins, and constructed 16 waste boxes in all project supported districts.
Apart from physical strengthening of health unit, 15 TBAs, 20 CHEs/LHWs and 20 health professionals were also
trained with an aim to supplement and compliment the outreach of health services in killa Saifullah.
Through skills training 50 persons each on Mobile repairing, domestic wiring, 25 persons each on livestock
management, Hand pump repairing and installation, 10 persons each in community live stock extension and
community agriculture extension worker, 10 persons each in Electricians, tailoring and carpentry were trained.
While 100 females were also provided one month training on cutting, knitting and sewing in killa Saifullah.
Under different interventions in Quetta, Chaghi, Loralai, Killa Saifullah formed 56 community organizations
(including 22 female COs), strengthen 86 existing CO’s, formed 3 village organizations, formed 3 task force
(including one female), provided CMST training to COs office barriers.
The formation of community organization will further improve the ties of the refugee and host communities
and will built the trust in raising the protection issues towards behavioral changes.
Under government PC1, 17 projects were implemented in Chaghi, Quetta, killa Saifullah, Loralai, Killa Abdullah
and Pishin under refugee hosting areas component with total cost of Rs.76.204 million. The number of beneficiaries under these projects were 37,601 (male 17,618, 19,983 female) respectively.
The intervention included construction/ rehabilitation of water supply schemes in Killa Abdullah (Killi Kutab,
Killi Khamat, killi Piralizai), Chaghi, Killa Saifullah (Tarkha Badini), Quetta (Pushtoonabad, Kharotabad), Loralai
(Killi Abid Khan Luni, and Pishin (Babul Muhala Teachers Colony) renovation of schools including (construction
of rooms/latrines, improvement of play ground, electrification, sewerage facilities, boundary wall) in Loralai (killi
Rehmat khan Khudaizai, Killi Sagar, Killi Lashti, Killi Katwai, Killi Malik Fateh khan, Killi Nasir and Quetta
(khuchlak).
c) Women focused activities to promote social protection
To improve social liberties for women and to encourage their participation in the overall developmental
paradigm, initiatives like legal protection support, facilitation of existing social protection schemes/institutions,
strengthening the role of government agencies, civil society groups and communities by capacity building are
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undertaken by UN Women in the RAHA program. Currently UN Women with the assistance of Japanese
funding is working in Baluchistan with both the government of Balochsitan (Social Welfare Department and
the civil society organizations (IDSP, BRSP and Shirakat). Outcome and Output wise, following are the activities
of UN Women since January 2011.
With an aim of greater social cohesion and empowerment through community development in refugee
affected and hosting areas, the RAHA programme has adopted a bottom-up participatory approach based on
community development. To achieve this outcome, all the partners in the program have strengthened (where
existed) and created Community Based Organizations (CBOs)/ Community Services Organizations (CSOs) to
facilitate social mobilisation and have also made efforts to strengthen their capacities to plan, implement and
manage resources. Please note that partners were successful in creating women conceived, driven and
managed CBOs/CSOs. For the refinement of interventions based on the lessons learn, an assessment was
conducted by the program in November 2010. The assessment has clearly pointed out the further strengthening and nurturing of CBOs/CSOs especially run by women as a major future intervention. In order to cater the
needs of newly formed CSOs/CBO, UN Women is launching a project entitled ‘Capacity Enhancement of
Women CBOs/CSOs (strengthened/created under RAHA)’. The project plans to contribute to the efforts creating women centric CBO/CBOs created under RAHA by further strengthening and nurturing them in terms of
capacity enhancement. The project, worth 5,468,000 PKR, is being implemented with the support of
Balochistan Rural Support Program (BRSP). Following are the outputs for this activity:
•
•
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•
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50 women CBOs/CSOs are more knowledgeable about NGO management.
50 women CBO/CSOs have a clear idea of the work they want to pursue around women empower
ment in Balochistan.
Paper work of 50 organizations completed for their registration with the relevant authorities.
Clear linkages of CBOs/CSO developed with WDD Balochistan.
With an aim to improve the social protection among co-existing Pakistani and Afghan communities, efforts
are being made to expand and strengthen various services. One area of focus is sensitization on the rights and
entitlements. To develop a sensitization campaign on rights and entitlements, a feasibility study with the help
of Institute of Development Studies Pakistan (IDSP) is being conducted. The prime objective of the study is to
explore and identify the concrete line of action (tools, strategies, action plan) for addressing the issues of
women rights in the Refugee Affected and Host Areas (RAHAs) of the subject districts of Balochistan. For
rooted sensitization tools and strategies on the issue of human rights, the designed tools is trying catering
prominently the social, political, religious and cultural aspects of the communities that will require engaging
stockholders from various backgrounds. The project is worth 2,501,450 PKR. A better understanding developed amongst the direct and indirect beneficiaries including host and refugee communities, Govt, civil
Society, UN agencies, Social Groups, Tribal people, JIRGA council and religious scholars regarding the multitude of the issues and significance of the women rights in the area is the output of this activity.
•
Expanded and strengthened protection and livelihoods services for women
To expand and strengthen protection and livelihoods services for women in the Refugees Hosting Districts of
RAHA (Quetta (Urban), Killa-Abdullah, Killa- Saifullah, Pishin, Loraloi and Dalbadin) of Balochistan, UN Women
is working with the Social Welfare Department (SWD) of Balochistan with the help of Public Private Partnership. In this six month long project (June 1st 2011 till November 30, 2011) worth 13,373,541 PKR, Letter of
Agreement (LOA) have been signed with SWD, work plan is finalized, personals are engaged and IPs are also
on board. Please note that 100% funds have been disbursed to SWD. Following are the main component and
actors of the project:
1-
Strengthened System, Structures and Personal at the Dar-ul-Aman Quetta to cater the needs of
vulnerable women. SWD is working with IPs and contractors as following:
Psychosocial Support System, procedures and protocols for DA Quetta. Aurat Foundation is engaged.
Gendering the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Dar-ul-Aman. SEHAR is engaged. Repair
Work in Dar-ul-Aman and provision of IT equipment and furniture. To be directly done by SWD.
2-
Creation and diversification of sustainable income earning opportunities, particularly for landless,
wage earners women, two Rural Community Centre (RCC), one in Quetta Urban and Pishin. The
strengthening of RCC would involve technical, human and equipment resources. Kindly note that one
RCC will be done by AHAN and the other by SWD. AHAN will provide technical help for both the RCC.
•
Following are the envisaged outputs for this activity:
-
Strengthened System, Structures and Personal at the Dar-ul-Aman Quetta to cater the needs of
vulnerable women.
For Output 2- Number of trained community members in identified skills, will utilize the learnt skills
to earn their livelihood and to improve their household income.
•
Capacity building of duty bearers on prevention and protection issues of women
With an aim to contribute to the efforts for addressing the protection issues faced by the refugees and host
community citizens especially women and girls and to positively enhance the role that police can play in
protecting them from GBV in the 6 RAHA districts of Baluchistan, UN Women is working on the Capacity Building of duty bearers on prevention and protection issues of women. With the assistance of Shirkat, the project
is worth 2,547,500 PKR. The output for this activity is the enhanced protection provided by the police to the
refugees and Pakistani population on GBV in the RAHA districts of Balochistan.
d) Food assistance to the communities under RAHA
Under the flood early recovery package, FAO and WFP supported 5,012 most vulnerable households (35,084
beneficiaries) in Pishin district with 1 sack of wheat as well as seeds and fertilizer as part of the early recovery
package. However, the food basket was incomplete as it lacked in the essential ingredient, which is vegetable
oil. The main aim of the food assistance was to help them to concentrate better on their agricultural activities
instead of wasting their productive labor in search of income to buy food.
Thanks to the fund from RAHA, WFP has been able to complement the missing food commodity. In collaboration with Relief International, each household was provided with 1 tin (4.5 kg) of vegetable oil per month for
4 months thereby enabling the beneficiaries to have a complete food basket.
In addition, 2,168 additional vulnerable households (15,186 beneficiaries) in Pishin district, who were not
covered by the FAO/WFP early recovery package, were covered by the RAHA programme. Thanks to the RAHA
fund, the vulnerable households were able to receive each with 1 tin (4.5 kg) of vegetable oil as well as 1 sack
of wheat per month for a period of 3 months.
This brought about a total of 12,392 households (86,744 beneficiaries) who received a total 693 metric tons of
wheat and 213 metric tons of vegetable oil. Wheat was locally procured while vegetable oil was imported.
Initially, the project was planned to start in December 2010 and end in March 2011. However, since vegetable
oil had to be imported from abroad, the first consignment reached final destinations only in mid-February
2011. This was a major concern for the project as it caused significant delay in the implementation of the
operation. In fact, complete food stocks were pre-positioned at the end of March 2011.
Thus to compensate for the lost implementation phase, a combined two-month rations (January and February) for 10,224 households was conducted as a back-log at the end of March 2011. As far as the 2,168
additional caseloads were concerned, a 1 month ration (February) was likewise distributed. The last two
months’ rations (March and April) for all the 12,392 households or 86,744 beneficiaries were distributed at the
end of April 2011.
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Similarly, 5,212 households or 36,484 beneficiaries in Kila saifullah district received each with 1 tin (4.5 kg) of
vegetable oil per month for a period of 4 months together with the FAO/WFP early recovery package of 1 sack
of wheat as well as seeds and fertilizer.
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WFP received a total of US$565,666 from RAHA for the implementation of the aforementioned project. The
entire fund has been fully utilized, with commitment for the procurement of 7 Green houses for 7
communities in Pishin and Killa Saifullah and strengthening of WFP Balochistan office in IT equipment.
Joint food security project between WFP, FAO and RAHA in Pishin and Killa Saifulla districts, Balochistan
No
No of
House
Holds
Districts
Veg oil MT
(RAHA
Wheat
MT
(RAHA)
1
Pishin
5012
90.2
0
2
Kil Saifullah
5212
93.8
0
sub -Total
10,224
184.0
3
Pishin
2,168
29.3
650.3
12,392
213.3
650.3
Grand Total
Allocation of
food items /
Household /
month
1 can (4.5 kg) of
Veg oil
4 months, Jan April 2011
1 can (4.5 kg) of
Veg oil
4 months, Jan April 2011
1 can (4.5 kg) of
Veg oil + 1 sack
(100 kg) of wheat
3 months, Feb April 2011
Duration
0
Introduction of Green House Technology to RAHA communities
No of Green Houses to
No
Districts
1
Pishin
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communities
4
Kil Saifullah
3
Total
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Restoration and
improvement of the
environment
Overview:
One of the substantial objectives under the programme is to achieve the long-term restoration of natural
resources and environment. Land erosion is the common problem in the RAs (especially in Balochistan). This
has resulted in silting of irrigation channels reducing their water carrying capacity and resulting in higher
operation and maintenance costs. The problem is not only adding to the loss of productive land but is also
responsible for low water retention capacity of the soil. This objective is meant to rehabilitate the
natural environment and ecology through reforestation, rehabilitation of rangelands and habitats, checking of
wind and water erosion, adding value to forestry and promoting the use and sale of non-timber products.
5.1
Rehabilitate natural forest cover and degraded rangelands
Plantation of 440,202 saplings (Quetta 160548, Pishin 87926, Chaghi 191728) were carried out on farm lands
and along water channels for sustainable supply of timber, fuel wood and forage in Balochistan. This activity helped
to restore forest cover and diversify income generating activities. Selection of trees and sites for plantation were
finalized in consultation with farmers’ groups and forest department.
To bring area under tree cover in a short time span, the focus was kept on involving farmers; accordingly the main
activities were planting of plants on farmlands and planting of plants along water channels/ around water ponds.The
project provided technical advice and planting stock but the plants were planted, watered and maintained by the
farmers / communities / households. This would ensure sustained supply of water to the planted plants and since a
benefit is there for farmer therefore created a sense of ownership.
Considering specific nature of forestry projects which are season bound, in future, forestry projects may be initiated
well before incept of spring planting season for best results; i.e. in January.
i) Provide support to re-forestation activities in state forests
In collaboration with Forest Department Balochistan, a total of 41,200 plants were planted in state owned forests in
district Quetta (20,000) and Pishin (21,200).
Sites were identified in consultation with the Forest Department and they implemented as well this activity in
collaboration with the local communities. Appropriate saplings were selected, taking into account the specific area.
ii) Establish shelter belts to control wind erosion
Shelter belts were established by planting 143,799 plants in 3 districts of Balochistan; Quetta (40,377), Pishin (40,539),
Chaghi (62,883)
Shelter belts helps reduce wind erosion of agricultural fields and curtail desertification. The selection of the forest
plant species were based on the preference of the beneficiaries and recommendations from the forest department
and according to the local ecological conditions.
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iii) Trainings of communities on agro-forestry practices & raising shelter belts
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320 farmers of Balochistan (Quetta (100, Pishin 160, Chaghi 60) were trained in rehabilitation of the natural
environment and ecology through reforestation, rehabilitation of rangelands and habitats, checking of wind and
water erosion, adding value to forestry and promoting the use and sale of non-timber products. The project
emphasized especially on capacity development for local communities in agro-forestry and various other forestry related
activities.
5.2.
Improved natural habitats and breeding grounds for declining species
The impact of Afghan presence in Pakistan in the refugee-affected areas has accelerated ongoing degradation
processes of natural resources and the general environment. RAHA Programme has planned to achieve the
long-term restoration of natural resources and environment especially natural habitat.
As a first step to attain this, in collaboration with civil society organisations, 12 comprehensive trainings have
been conducted in which over 300 male community members have been trained in techniques and tools to
protect natural habitat. 12 conservation committees have been formed in 05 districts of Balochistan who would
remain responsible for protecting the threatened natural habitats. In this regard, information and education
material has been developed in local languages and has been distributed amongst various stakeholders including communities and government line departments.
Flood Response
Overview:
The heavy monsoon rains and torrential floods in Pakistan have severely affected the entire country. The
Government infrastructure and social sector facilities including health and education buildings like hospitals,
schools, irrigation works, roads, bridges and water supply schemes sustained colossal damage. Private houses
and buildings have also been washed away. The target districts of RAHA especially in KPK have been badly
affected aggravating the deplorable state of target population.
Within 48 hours of the devastating floods, RAHA in KPK immediately provided assistance to the most affected
population of Nowshera (UC Mera Akora Khattak & Daag Besud) by distributing 394 food packages (211
packages to females and 183 to males). These food packages benefitted 2838 community people (1,390
females, 1448 males).
In Balochistan, RAHA Programme assisted UNDP’s team for rapid assessment of the destruction caused by
floods in districts Sibi, Jaffarabad and Naseerabad. An Early Recovery Needs' Assessment has also been
conducted for four severely affected districts (Jaffarabad, Naseerabad, Sibi and Kachi) on 25-29 August, 2010.
Another flood damage assessment survey was conducted in Loralai district in September 2010 to assess the
quantum of destruction in most affected parts of the districts. These assessments have been used to effectively plan early recovery activities in the targeted districts. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, RAHA team also
facilitated the flood rapid assessment in most affected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Restoration of emergency primary health care relief services including MCH, deliveries and EPI through the
establishment of medical camps for 2 months in the flood affected areas of Nowshera and Peshawar.
Rationale:
Due to the floods in 2010, UC’s of Nowshera (Mera Akora Khattak and Dag Besud) and Peshawar (Haryana and
Khazana) were badly affected and medical services were not provided in the two above identified UC's. To
sustain the basic primary health care services, WHO established 4 medical camps in Nowshera and Peshawar
for a period of 2 months. Through the funding of WHO, 2 implementing partners (HHRD and Johanniter
International) provided the emergency PHC services.
In the two medical camps of Peshawar, 12,487 OPD consultations were carried out, Number of pregnant
women referred to next health care level were 5, Number of referral to next health care level excluding
obstetric cases were 57, Number of women referred for TT vaccination were 35, 4,314 health education and
promotion sessions were conducted , 216 antenatal consultations, 12 live deliveries were conducted, 69 post
natal consultations and 37 women received family planning services.
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In the two medical camps established in Nowshera, a total of 26,461 OPD consultations were conducted, 1,559
children under 1 were vaccinated, 888 pregnant women were vaccinated, 397 ante natal consultations, 15
deliveries were conducted in two months, 192 community health awareness sessions and 13,882
beneficiaries.
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OPD consultations
in district Nowshera
Vaccination According to EPI Schedule
Dag Besood
Akora Khattak
Children < 1 year of age
1,179
380
1,559
Pregnant ladies
677
211
888
Total
1,856
591
2,447
Major Diseases
URTI
60%
Skin Diseases
Diarrhoea
Eye Infection
Others
20%
10%
5%
5%
Baby Raha Khan
On 8th September, a child was born in one of the established medical relief camp in Nowshera and he was
named "RAHA Khan".Grateful parents of a month-old boy in Pakistan have named their son Raha. Emergency
facilities, operated by the RAHA programme, provided the ambulance and medical care to safely deliver baby
Raha Khan on 8 September, amid the country’s worst floods in recorded history. “I am indebted to RAHA for
their help and for saving the lives of my wife and child,” said Khalid (Raha Khan’s father) “May my and your
RAHA live long!”
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Medical relief camp
Nowshera
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Challenges
Overview:
RAHA had to face challenges because of the security situation and had to make special efforts for involving
the women folk in the project activities. The 2010 floods also impacted severely on the programme implementation, especially in the KP. However, RAHA demonstrated that a bottom up approach with adequate stakeholder consultation and involvement can give very good results.
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Sustained donor support and commitment of all stakeholders
Access to target communities especially females for the reason that the target areas are backward
Active community involvement in development interventions. An exhaustive social mobilization
process is being undertaken to overcome this challenge.
Security situation in the target areas, especially KPK and Balochistan.
Coordinated approach with humanitarian and development initiatives
Reversal of the devolution process in the country.
Affects of the recent floods especially in Nowshera and Peshawar. Many of the communities have lost
their homes and livelihoods which would result in a shift of their priorities from longer term development to immediate and transitional relief. The challenge for the project would be to adapt its
interventions to effectively cater to these emerging priorities without compromising on the work
plans of the project.
Security situation in the project area affected access to project sites and pace of implementation as
well as recruitment and placement of staff in field.
The original time frame was one year but the actual implementation time was 8.25 months. The time
frame was too short for planning and implementation of soft components, especially in a difficult
security situation.
PITE faced difficulty in obtaining training data and material from some of the organizations for
Mapping of In-Service Training.
Conceptualization of the program and linkages with the stakeholders was very important for the
inception of program and took due time.
Street pavement scheme in
disrict Nowshera
Women community organisation meeting
at disrict Nowshera
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Improving accessibility to basic social services
in Balochistan
“I have always dreamed to wear neat and clean blue uniform and go to school, but my mother used to
tell me that I have to help her all the day instead of going to school, as it is our prime responsibility to
fetch water for our families.
I have seen my mother carrying pitchers on her head and hanging water canes on her shoulders. I
started helping my mother when I turned nine.” Says Khadija 17 years old girl Village Panjpai situated
in UC Panjpai of District Quetta hosted a large refugee camp named “Muhammad Khail”. The village
was deprived of basic facilities and social services. The women of the area used to go in groups to fetch
water from distant sources. They had to stand in queues for hours and wait for their turn. Carrying Jerry
canes and pitchers of water on their head was their daily mundane routine.
The women brought water from distant sources such as ponds, karez (underground water channels),
tube wells etc. This practice consumed hours of their routine life severely affecting their capability to
look after their kids and homes. Even young children, mostly female, had to share the dire burden of
their mothers. The hands that deserved books had no option but to bear the loads of pitchers and cans
The women of the community had no idea how they could address their long standing problems and
ordeal. The poor households were unable to construct water storage tanks in their houses or pay cash
contributions to resolve the issue at the village level.
Keeping in view the difficulties of the women, the RAHA Programme Staff mobilized the women to
form over 10 COs in the village. The female community members with consensus prioritized the
construction of water storage tanks to put an end to their years’ long misery. RAHA programme funded
the construction of 75 underground water storage tanks for Panjpai at household level. The village
women in collaboration with the RAHA team managed and monitored the whole construction work
till the end of the project. This intervention enhanced the water storage capacity of the community
and minimized the hardships faced by women in fetching water. The girls, who were shy before,
proudly talk about what they have accomplished. Women get sufficient time for morning prayers and
looking after their children. They are beginning to see a brighter future for their children.
Lessons Learnt
Overview:
RAHA in its infancy has learnt a lot of lessons and experienced numerous best practices for replication.
Local government ownership is essential for effective project implantation and building programmes on local
indigenous needs creates lasting impacts.
Stakeholder participation & government ownership is essential for the successful implementation of the
programme
RAHA has successfully demonstrated stakeholder participation and ownership as it is essential at all stages of
project cycle management phases, for the development, sustainability and quality results achievements.
During its one year experience of intervention, it has been learnt that community should be involved in the
project/program level interventions from the initial stage of the programme till end i.e. initial meetings,
community organization & formation, criteria development, need assessments/surveys, project designing,
planning & implementation, awareness raising, capacity building trainings, monitoring & evaluation, handing
over and exit strategy etc.
Similarly, provincial & local government participation and ownership is essential for RAHA programme
development and sustainability, as well as for quality results achievements. Active involvement of P&D
department along with concerned secretaries, Deputy Commissioners and government officials, is providing
an excellent support and opportunity to strengthen the coordination mechanism among government & civil
society networks. Both provincial & district level forums are fully on board, oriented and well updated
regarding the RAHA programme process, participatory interventions, high level of transparency &
accountability, quality of work, cost effectiveness and cost benefit exemplary learning.
Effective social mobilization of beneficiary community plays vital role in success and sustainability
Effective social mobilization through participatory approach intervention plays a vital role in the success and
sustainability of RAHA programme. Development of village plans along with participatory M&E system
through social mobilization process is helping RAHA programme to transparently conceptualize the
community issues on priority basis. Capacity building activities are enhancing the community skills to access
and properly utilize available resources within communities. Social mobilizations efforts through participatory
approach are comprehensively focused to sensitize the communities toward development in a sustainable
way and with the passage of time this process will bring positive changes in the lives of communities. The
sustainable development will also enable RAHA programme to observe and gauge the desired results during
the programme implementation process.
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Timely follow ups, monitoring visits and technical support provision ensure quality work
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Proper monitoring visits & follow ups on major schemes interventions by RAHA team (both social &
technical) along with DCC management have been very useful in effective implementation of
planned interventions. It has been observed during the field visits by both social and technical team
members that, timely follow ups, monitoring visits and technical support ensures quality work with
positive results. These visits developed effective coordination mechanisms and trustworthy
relationships between RAHA & local government authorities which further strengthened local
government and community ownership in the development process.
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Most of the educational interventions related to teacher training are implemented through
government line departments. Since the departments have their own regular as well other donor
funded interventions, flexibility in start and completion dates of project interventions and contracts
is required.
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Capacity enhancement of provincial government staff for more effective implementation of project
interventions has to be built in the project design. Competency enhancement in computer skills,
management skills, and substantive technical skills are some of the issues to be considered for
effectiveness and sustainability.
Requests for project support from field require careful verification because sometime low cost
options are not carefully considered. For example, through discussions it was agreed that repair of
furniture at 1/3rd cost is a better solution than purchasing new ones.
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Disaster preparedness and mitigation work can be carried out even under RAHA Program by
incorporating disaster risk reduction issues in training of PTCs/PTSMCs and teachers and by
developing teaching and learning materials by remaining within the scope of program document.
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‘Delivering as One’ can be achieved better through one integrated office at the provincial level.
Creation of One UN Office in the provinces will not only improve coordination and planning, but will
also reduce operation costs by making resource sharing, human as well as vehicle and equipment,
possible and practical.
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Achievement of high rate of delivery is possible even in a very short duration project provided the
team is adequately sized and comprised of committed staff.
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Conclusion
It matters to those who face it
Overview:
Pakistan has been hosting 3 million Afghan refugees since 1979; residing in about 340 camps located mainly
in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Balochistan; which has jeopardized the existing civic amenities in the
refugees affected and hosting areas. 1.7 million registered Afghans are still residing in Pakistan. RAHA aims at
promoting regional stability through improved livelihood, environmental rehabilitation and enhanced social
cohesion among refugees and local communities.
RAHA and its structures augers well for the future UN Initiatives in Pakistan, RAHA has demonstrated how the UN Agencies in collaboration with the government and CSOs can help ameliorate the plight of the communities at the grass
roots. Building programme on local indigenous resource and needs is the most effective way of changing lives and
creating lasting impact. Strategies should not be adopted but adapted taking into account the realities on the ground
and should not go against the local culture. Achievements of results hinges heavily on a joint and concentrated effort
by the different partner agencies. RAHA in its infancy has a lot of best practices for its future years and other projects for
replication.
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Skill development for sustainable income
generation in Balochistan.
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Financial Report
2010
Lighting up villages in most
remote areas of Balochistan
through solar energy.
Overview:
This section covers the financial progress of RAHA programme for the period from March 2010 to February
2011. The activities planned for the period were accomplished successfully and benefitted approximately 1.4
million individuals in districts of Quetta, Pishin, Loralai, Chaghi, Killa Abdullah and Killa Saifullah in Balochistan
and Peshawar, Nowshera, Swabi and Haripur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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