Health and Hygiene Sessions for TDPs and Host Families:
The SPO conducted eight Health and Hygiene training sessions in the month of September 2015;two sessions for male TDPs, twosessions for female TDPs, twosessions for local male community members and two sessions for local female community members were organised. In each session 20 participants attended the training. The female sessions were conducted in their respective areas and the male sessions were conducted in SPO-Office. One male TDPs session and one female TDPs session were conducted in the month of August. Hence, total 10 health and hygiene sessions were conducted in which 120 TDPs households (60 male and 60 female) and 80 local community households (40 male and 40 female) were provided the training. The training to TDPs participants were delivered in their native Pashto language and for this purpose male trainers were selected while for the local communities Saraki language was used as a mean of communication.
Earthquake 2015 update – 10
November 16, 2015 More losses are reported after asa massive earthquake of 7.5-magnitude jolted northern parts of the country. The death toll has reached up to 279 with KP the most affected province where 232 people have been killed and 1,415 injured. Damages and Losses* Sr.# Province Deaths Injured School Damaged Houses Damaged Male Female Child Total Partially Completely Total 1 Khyber Pakhtunkaw 72 66 94 232 1,415 495 62,895 25,852 88,747 2 Fata 4 9 17 30 211 6,553 2,981 9,534 3 Gilgit Baltistan 7 3 – 10 92 4,477 671 5,148 4 AJK 2 – – 2 23 2 60 16 76 5 Punjab 3 2 – 5 79 – 20 Total 88 80 111 279* 1,820* 497 73,985 29,520 103,525* *Source NDMA *Data revised by NDMA
Earthquake 2015 update – 9
November 11, 2015 More losses are reported after as a massive earthquake of 7.5-magnitude jolted northern parts of the country. The death toll has reached up to 280 with KP the most affected province where 232 people have been killed and 1,506 injured Damages and Losses Area Deaths Injured School Damaged Houses Damaged Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 232 1,506 495 93,951 FATA 31 211 9,534 Gilgit Biltistan 10 92 4,552 Punjab 05 79 20 AJK O2 23 02 75 280 1,911* 497 1,08,132 *Source NDMA *Data revised by NDMA
Peace and Cultural event organised by SPO at Sukkur
A peace and cultural event was organized on 13th Oct 2015 at Sukkur Press Club by SPO, under ‘Citizen First’ project funded by Oxfam Novib. A large number of political personalities along with senior district officials from Sukkur, Khairpur, Larkana & Shikarpur attended the event. The speakers encouraged the efforts of SPO in promoting the cultural traditions of Sindh. The speakers also emphasized on using culture as a toll for promoting peace, harmony and development in the society. The purpose of peace & Cultural festival was: To provide joint platform to people across religious, sectarian, cultural and ethnic groups for social and cultural interaction. To provide opportunity to people across different identities; religious, sectarian, cultural or ethnic including men, women, persons with disabilities and transgender for joint celbrations through common cultural practices such music, theatre productions, poetry, child performances, traditional story telling etc. To promote common values among people across different identities including men, women, youth persons with disabilities and transgender through positive cultural practices and inheritance.
Earthquake 2015 update – 8
November 07, 2015 More losses are reported after as a massive earthquake of 7.5-magnitude jolted northern parts of the country. The death toll has reached up to 280 with KP the most affected province where 232 people have been killed and 1,577 injured. Damages and Losses Area Deaths Injured School Damaged Houses Damaged Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 232 1,577 495 85,073 FATA 31 211 9,534 Gilgit Biltistan 10 92 3,367 Punjab 05 79 20 AJK O2 23 02 75 280 1,982* 497 98,069 *Source NDMA * Data revised by NDMA
Earthquake 2015 update – 7
November 05, 2015 More losses are reported after a massive earthquake of 7.5-magnitude jolted northern parts of the country. The death toll has reached up to 278 with KP the most affected province where 232 people have been killed and 1,964 injured. Damages and Losses Area Deaths Injured School Damaged Houses Damaged Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 232 1,561 495 81,713 FATA 30 209 9,534 Gilgit Biltistan 10 92 3,206 Punjab 05 79 20 AJK O2 23 02 75 279 1,964* 497 94,548 *Source NDMA * Data revised by NDMA
Community Youth Convention
An event conducted by SPO In recognition of committed participation of youth in learning activities and their contribution to help communities under the PPAF Sindh Coastal Area Development Integrated Program for Sustainable livelihood and income generation at Sindh Agriculture University , Tando Jam. The event attracted 450 trained young cadre, boys and girls from disaster-prone districts of Sujawal and Thatta to show their will to look for marketing of their skills and adopt the innovative technology to cope with global challenges in real actual situation. The Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) , Dr Mujeebuddin Memon appreciated the skilled youth belonging to coastal districts of Thatta and Sujawal to look for its marketing at local, national and international level. He also distributed certificates to local social leaders in recognition for their work and dedication. Prof Ismail Kumbhar from SAU spoke that agrarian youth are the main assets and their capabilities can be utilized for the betterment of the community. He linked the skill enhancement program for youth of coastal areas to recover the losses of sea intrusion, which has reportedly taken more than three million acres of fertile lands and caused displacement. Mr. Khuda Bakhsh Behrani, Social Welfare Officer Thatta District. Mr. Ellahi Baksh Baloch, Regional Head, SPO Karachi, Mr. Mustaf Baloch, Regional Head SPO Hyderabad, Mr. Mola Bux Umrani, Project Manager PPAF project office other Faculty members SAU came on stage and presented their views where as Ms. Raheema moderated the event.
Earthquake 2015 update – 6
November 03, 2015 More losses are reported after one week of massive earthquake of 7.5-magnitude jolted northern parts of the country. The death toll has reached up to 278 with KP the most affected province where 231 people have been killed and 20,023 injured. Damages and Losses Area Deaths Injured Houses Damaged Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 231 1,632 59,493 FATA 30 209 9,534 Gilgit Biltistan 10 92 706 Punjab 05 79 20 AJK O2 11 25 278 2,023 69,778
Earthquake 2015 update – 5
November 02, 2015 More losses are reported after one week of massive earthquake of 7.5-magnitude jolted northern parts of the country. The death toll has reached up to 272 with KP the most affected province where 225 people have been killed and 1,797 injured. Damages and Losses Area Deaths Injured Houses Damaged Khyber Pukhtunkhwa 225 1,797 23,296 FATA 30 209 9,534 GilgitBiltistan 10 61 570 Punjab 05 80 20 AJK O2 11 25 Sindh 0 0 – Balochisan 0 0 – 272 2,158 33,445