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National Poverty Graduation Programme (NPGP)

October 1, 2019

Thematic Area: Food Security & Sustainable Livelihoods Project Period: October 2019 -June 2025 Donor Agency: Government of Pakistan and The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Project Locations: Upper Kohistan, Kolai Palas Kohistan, Lower Kohistan, Torghar, Battagram and Shangla Project Description: The overall goal of

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Peer sessions focused on climate resilience, healt

Peer sessions focused on climate resilience, health, and WASH

Peer sessions focused on climate resilience, healt

Peer sessions focused on climate resilience, health, and WASH

Plantation Drive

Plantation Drive

n June 13, 2024, @lasoonango, in collaboration wit

n June 13, 2024, @lasoonango, in collaboration with the @ppafofficial , distributed interest-free loans to 123 aspiring entrepreneurs in Tahsil Pattan and Bankhand, Lower Kohistan, KPK, Pakistan!

At Lasoona, our mission goes beyond financial assistance. It's about fostering sustainable economic growth and empowering individuals to build brighter futures. These interest-free loans are more than just monetary support; they represent an investment in community resilience and entrepreneurship. They will help launch new ventures and strengthen existing businesses, driving positive change and economic independence in the region.

Through this initiative, we aim to promote financial inclusion and create opportunities that uplift marginalized individuals and families. By eliminating the barrier of interest, we are paving the way for sustainable development and a more equitable society.

Join us in celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and the resilience of our communities! Together, we can make a lasting impact and build a brighter future for all. 🚀🌱

@ifad_org @ppafofficial @lasoonango

#LasoonaRelief #PPAF #Empowerment #SustainableDevelopment #FinancialInclusion #CommunityImpact

📚✨ Breaking barriers, building futures! On

📚✨ Breaking barriers, building futures!

On June 12, 2024, @lasoonango arranged a hashtag#District Roundtable on #Education, supported by the @norwegianchurchaid, which united key #stakeholders to tackle challenges hindering #girlseducation and addressed issues in the education sector in #Swat, KPK. 💡🌱

Participants, including the #District Education Officer (F), Planning & Development Department, Civil Secretariat, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), School Principals/Heads, and PTC members, engaged in this #discussions to pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive educational landscape.

Together, we are committed to improving the #WASH facilities in girls' schools, ensuring a #safe and #conducive learning environment for all. 🏫🌟

#LASOONA #NCA #EducationForAll #EmpowerGirls #EducationRoundtable

On May 30, 2024, the @lasoonango School Nutrition

On May 30, 2024, the @lasoonango School Nutrition Club joined forces for Parent Day, creating a day filled with #learning, fun, and community spirit! This incredible event was a highlight for all of us at BRIN II District Shangla.

The Nutrition Squad was thrilled to participate and share our passion for #healthy living and #nutrition.

Let's continue to promote healthy lifestyles and build a #stronger, healthier community together. 🌿💪

@welthungerhilfe
@lasoonango

#LASOONA #WHH #NutritionSquad #BRINIIDistrictShangla #SchoolNutritionClub #LASOONA #HealthyLiving #ParentsDay #CommunityEvent

🌟 Exciting news from the heart of the Cholistan

🌟 Exciting news from the heart of the Cholistan Desert! 🌵

Recently, the District Officer Rescue 1122 and Secretary DDMA, Dr. Adil Rehman, paid a visit to our water storage construction sites and witnessed firsthand the impact of our efforts. 💧
With the support of German Humanitarian Assistance and @welthungerhilfe ,the @lasoonango is spearheading the "Improvement of Emergency Water Storage Facilities for Livestock" initiative in this arid region.

🐄 Our aim? To revolutionize water access for both livestock and humans through sustainable solar power solutions. 🌿☀️ In collaboration with local communities, we've installed 10 handpumps providing clean drinking water, a vital resource in these harsh conditions.

✅ We're committed to harnessing renewable energy for the betterment of our communities, fostering resilience, and promoting environmental sustainability. 💪 Together, we're paving the way for a brighter, more secure future for the inhabitants ofthe Cholistan Desert and their livelihoods.

Join us in celebrating this milestone towards #SustainableDevelopment and #LivestockCare! 🌟

#LASOONA #WHH #SolarPower #CommunityResilience #EnvironmentalSustainability #CholistanDesert #RahimYarKhan #RenewableEnergy 🌍

🌟 Empowering Lives: A Success Story from Lower

🌟 Empowering Lives: A Success Story from Lower Kohistan! 🌟

Meet Mulana Badar Muneer, a resilient resident of Village Daag, Union Council Pattan, Lower Kohistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Thanks to the Interest-Free Loan Programme (IFL) and the National Poverty Graduation Programme , his journey from financial uncertainty to stability is inspiring. ✨🤝

Mr. Muneer received assets worth PKR 58,500 through NPGP, enabling him to start a grocery shop. From a voluntary Madrasa teacher, he became a business owner, earning PKR 15,000 monthly. This support uplifted his family, previously dependent on the BISP programme. 🎉

With additional loans and #financialliteracy training, Mr. Muneer boosted his business, improving his Poverty Score Card by 32 points.

✨ Achievements:

✅Expanded family to six members.
✅Purchased 2 goats, enhancing food security.
✅Acquired essential household items worth PKR 20,000.
✅Current business investment: PKR 150,000.
✅Cash savings: PKR 200,000.
✅Supports community with PKR 200,000 credit to customers.

Mr. Muneer’s story showcases the transformative power of targeted support in overcoming poverty and building sustainable livelihoods. 🌍💪

@ifad_org
@ppafofficial
@govtofpakistan
@lasoonango

#LASOONA #PPAF #IFAD #PovertyAlleviation #SuccessStory #Empowerment #LASOONA #PPAF #NPGP #CommunityImpact #Pakistan

🌍✨ Celebrating World Environment Day at GGHSS

🌍✨ Celebrating World Environment Day at GGHSS Khadagzai Dir Lower! ✨🌿

Lasoona proudly hosted an inspiring event where over 60 passionate female students and 5 teachers, came together to raise their voices for a cleaner, greener planet. Their dedication and enthusiasm highlighted the importance of environmental preservation and the collective responsibility we all share. From powerful speeches to engaging activities, these young eco-warriors shared valuable messages on how we can all contribute to saving and cleaning our environment.

Let's join them in this crucial mission and make every day an opportunity to protect our beautiful Earth. Together, we can create a sustainable future for generations to come. 💚🌱

@bmz_bund @giz_pakistan @lasoonango

#LASOONA #GIZPakistan #WorldEnvironmentDay2024 #EcoWarriors #SaveOurPlanet #CleanAndGreen #LasoonaInitiative #YouthForEnvironment #GreenFuture

🌍 Continuing Climate Change Awareness Through S

🌍 Continuing Climate Change Awareness Through Street Theater 🎭

@lasoonango , with the support of @bmz_bund
and @giz_pakistan, is continuing to bringing #climatechange education through street theater performances in selected schools and colleges across #Swat and #Dir.🙌🤝

📚✨ Reaching around 1,700 students in girls’ schools, the performances have energized #students and made them eager to #learn more about climate change. The #interactivesessions deeply engaged the students, who showed keen interest in the crucial messages about #climatechange. Additionally, a performance was held at Govt. Degree College, Gulabad #LowerDir, where both students and teachers attended and appreciated the theater.

Together, we are cultivating a generation that is #knowledgeable,# conscious, and #prepared to combat #climatechange!🌿💪

👉Visit our website: www.lasoona.org

#LASOONA #BMZ #GIZ #ClimateChangeAwareness #YouthForClimate #SustainableFuture #ProsperityForAll #ChangeMakers #CommunityService #Empowerment #Resilience #MakingADifferen #ImpactfulInitiatives #EmpoweringLives #KPK #AwarenessRaising #CapacityBuilding #SDG13

@lasoonango with the support of @bmz_bund and #@gi

@lasoonango with the support of @bmz_bund and #@giz_pakistan , is bringing climate change education to life with captivating street theater performances in selected schools across Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur.

📚✨ Reaching around 1,600 students, both girls and boys, these performances have sparked enthusiasm and curiosity among young minds. The students were thoroughly engaged and showed a keen interest in the vital messages delivered through these interactive sessions.

Together, we are nurturing a generation that's informed, aware, and ready to tackle climate change! 🌿💪

👉Visit our website: www.lasoona.org

@bmz_bund
@giz_pakistan
@lasoonango

#LASOONA #BMZ #GIZ #ClimateChangeAwareness #YouthForClimate #SustainableFuture

@lasoonango , supported by @bmz_bund & @giz_pakist

@lasoonango , supported by @bmz_bund & @giz_pakistan , is spearheading #climateresilience in Toro Ghato, Lower Dir. Through solarizing tube wells, we're equipping 18-20 farmers to irrigate over #60 acres of #agricultural land with:

🌱 Low-cost #sustainable alternatives: Replacing expensive diesel engines with climate-smart solutions, cutting pollution and climate impact.

💪 Enhancing #productivity & #resilience: The adoption of solar-powered tube wells has revived irrigation practices that were halted due to soaring diesel prices, ultimately bolstering #foodsecurity.

🌍 Fostering collaboration: Shared facilities encourage community cooperation and efficient #watermanagement.

Together, we're crafting a resilient future, innovation by innovation!

@bmz_bund
@giz_pakistan
@lasoonango

👉Visit our website: www.lasoona.org

#LASOONA #GIZ #BMZ #ClimateAction #CommunityResilience
#climatechange #Pakistan #agriculture #sustainability #Renewableenergy

Insights from our recent Farmer Field School in Un

Insights from our recent Farmer Field School in Union Council Bagh o Bahar, Rahim Yar Khan! 🌾

We explored some vital aspects:
1️⃣ Climate-Smart Land Preparation: Preparing the soil to withstand #climatefluctuations and optimize yield potential.
2️⃣ Selecting the Perfect Seeds: Identifying resilient varieties tailored to #localconditions for robust crop performance.
3️⃣ Optimal Seed Treatment: Implementing treatments to enhance #seedhealth, ensuring vigorous #growth and disease resistance.
4️⃣ Innovative Sowing Techniques: Adopting cutting-edge methods to #maximizeefficiency and yield while minimizing environmental impact.

This equipped our farmers with both the knowledge and tools needed to effectively navigate climate challenges while cultivating sugarcane sustainably.

@bmz_bund
@giz_pakistan
@lasoonango

#SmartFarming #ClimateResilience #SugarcaneSolutions #EmpoweringFarmers

UC Dari Azeem Khan, District Rahim Yar Khan, and U

UC Dari Azeem Khan, District Rahim Yar Khan, and Union Council Wang, District Rajanpur, Punjab, are both paving the way for sustainable agriculture! 🌿🌟

Our recent field days showcased the #replication and #upscaling of #ClimateSmartFoodProductionGardens, empowering #local women to cultivate #homebased produce for their families and generate #income. Through providing essential inputs and valuable #knowledge, we are building #resilience against #climatechange and supporting communities with pride. 💚💼

Let's celebrate their dedication to a greener, healthier future! 🙌👩‍🌾

@bmz_bund @giz_pakistan @lasoonango

👉Visit our website: www.lasoona.org

#LASOONA #GIZPAK #FieldDays #ChangingMindsForClimateResilience #SustainableLiving #OrganicFarming #CommunityEmpowerment #ResilienceBuilding #ProsperityForAll

@lasoonango, with the support of @bmz_bund and @gi

@lasoonango, with the support of @bmz_bund and @giz_pakistan, is promoting climate-smart agricultural practices in KP and Punjab.

This initiative aims to empower communities and build resilience against the impacts of climate change, ensuring #sustainablelivelihoods and #environmentalsustainability. 🌍🌱

#ClimateResilience #SmartAgriculture #CommunityEmpowerment #Sustainability

#ClimateChange poses a real threat, but in Khyber

#ClimateChange poses a real threat, but in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, we're meeting it head-on! Our Training of Multipliers (TOMs) program has armed Lady Health Workers (LHWs) and Lady Health Supervisors (LHS) with the tools to empower vulnerable communities, especially women. 🌍🌱

Through 50 interactive sessions, these master trainers have raised awareness in their communities about the risks of climate change and its impact on health and livelihoods. With these peer-to-peer sessions, we've reached approximately 1500 women beneficiaries, ensuring that knowledge reaches those who need it most! Stay tuned to learn more about our impactful community initiatives!🌍🌱👩‍⚕️

👉Visit our website: www.lasoona.org

@bmz_bund
@giz_pakistan
@lasoonango

#LASOONA #GIZ #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #Empowerment #CommunityInitiatives #HealthAwareness #WomenEmpowerment

Considering the #challenges posed by #climatechang

Considering the #challenges posed by #climatechange, building #resilience is important. @lasoonango @bmz_bund & @giz_pakistan have teamed up to empower #disadvantaged and at-risk communities. Our primary objective aligns with promoting #SDGs: #ClimateAction, #PovertyEradication, & #ReducedInequalities. By providing these communities with essential resources & #knowledge, we aim to #strengthen their resilience to the impacts of climate change while addressing underlying socio-economic disparities. 💪🌍

🤝 Together, we are paving the way for a future where #inclusivity and #sustainability harmonize for the benefit of all.

👉Visit our website: www.lasoona.org

#LASOONA #ClimateResilience #CommunityEmpowerment #ResilienceBuilding #NGO #ReliefAndDevelopment #EquitableSociety #ProsperityForAll #ChangeMakers #CommunityService #Empowerment #Resilience #MakingADifferen #ImpactfulInitiatives #EmpoweringLives #KPK #Punjab #ClimateAction #SDG13

Nurturing Minds, Building Resilience🌱🌏 #Pak

Nurturing Minds, Building Resilience🌱🌏

#Pakistan ranks among the most affected countries by climate change, with #vulnerablepopulations bearing the brunt of its consequences. But #awarenessraising can be a game-changer. @lasoonango with the support of @bmz_bund & @giz_pakistan , is spearheading a #transformative initiative in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa #KP and #Punjab, addressing the pressing issue of #climatechange. 🌱🙌💪

This initiative goes beyond traditional education efforts. The approach is holistic, #engagingyouth comprehensively. It starts with raising awareness about the risks posed by #climatechange, and sensitizing youth to its immediate and long-term consequences. However, it doesn't stop there. Through #handsontraining and #capacitybuilding, individuals are equipped to implement practical solutions and #adapt to #changingenvironmentalconditions. Communities aren't merely learning about climate change – they're becoming catalysts for #adaptation and #sustainability. 🌍💚

🤝Together, by empowering individuals and youth, we're sowing the seeds of change, ensuring a world resilient to climate adversities.

👉Visit our website: www.lasoona.org

#LASOONA #GIZ #ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #CommunityEmpowerment #ResilienceBuilding #ImpactfulInitiatives #EmpoweringLives #KPK #Punjab #AwarenessRaising #CapacityBuilding #SDG13

🌟 Celebrating International MHM Day in Kass Shi

🌟 Celebrating International MHM Day in Kass Shingrai Village!🌟

Today, @lasoonango team with the support of Norweigian Church Aid, proudly celebrated International Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Day Shingrai Village Council with 20 amazing local women. Together, we:

🩸 Educated and empowered women on the importance of menstrual hygiene
🩸 Distributed essential MHM kits to support healthy periods

Why is this important?

In underprivileged areas like Kass Shingrai, access to menstrual hygiene products and education is often limited. This can lead to serious health issues, school absenteeism, and social stigma. By conducting these essential sessions, we aim to:

🔹 Promote Health and Hygiene: Preventing infections and promoting overall health through proper menstrual hygiene practices.
🔹 Empowerment Through Knowledge: Giving women confidence and control over their bodies by understanding their menstrual health.
🔹 Reduce Stigma and Taboos: Breaking down societal taboos and normalizing the conversation about menstruation.
🔹 Create Sustainable Impact: Equipping women with the tools and knowledge to maintain their menstrual health, creating lasting change.

A big thank you to all the women who participated and to our dedicated team for making this day impactful and memorable.

Let's continue breaking the stigma and promoting menstrual health for all! 🌸

#LASOONA #NCA #MHM2024 #MHMDay #MenstrualHygiene #EmpowerWomen #HealthyPeriods #LasooneCares #CommunitySupport #BreakTheSilence #EndPeriodPoverty

Strengthening Communities with Interest-Free Loans

Strengthening Communities with Interest-Free Loans🙌💪

@lasoonango in collaboration with @ppafofficial , has made a significant stride in community #empowerment by providing #interestfreeloans to 47 deserving recipients in #LowerKohistan!

Benefits of this initiative ✨

This initiative brings hope to those in need, offering crucial #financialsupport to:

✅ Launch new businesses
✅ Enhance living standards
✅ Boost community development

Through these #interestfree loans, LASOONA Relief and Development Organization and Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund are:

💪 Advancing #financial inclusion
🌱 Promoting #sustainableeconomicgrowth
🤝 Empowering #communities for lasting change

Celebrate with us as we support this #impactful initiative and contribute to the journey towards #economicempowerment and #sustainabledevelopment! 🌍💼💖

👉 Visit our website: www.lasoona.org

#LASOONA #PPAF #EconomicEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #FinancialInclusion #CommunityGrowth #Pakistan

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