Societies are most susceptible to the loss of cultural heritage during times of war. The cultural norms and political background; both of which are an integral part of any society, are deeply entwined. Disruption in either one has a direct impact on the other. During the last decade, the social and economic fabric of Pakistan
Introduction for Participants Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) is conducting a study to better understand issues that impact programme strategies and interventions in Pakistan. This understanding will assist with strengthening interventions and protecting the populations within which NGOs conduct their work. Additionally, it will provide an opportunity to share and learn with other organisations about the
Romantic fascination and poor friendly service is what had made the rail a symbol of lifeline of the country. It is neither romantically fascinating anymore nor is it able to provide the people with economical way out to reach their destinations. Both these aspects came under discussion at the launch of Dr. Irfan Ahmed Baig’s
By Naseer Memon Chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has said that only 40 percent of the funds have so far been received against the appeal launched by the UN. The UN launched an appeal for $ 356 million for support of the flood affectees in Sindh and Balochistan. So far, hardly $150
(Gender Mainstreaming & Disaster Management) A three days training workshop on “Moving from Disaster to Development” with subtitle of “Gender Mainstreaming & Disaster Management “29-31 December, 2011, was organized by SPO Training Unit, Hyderabad. The main objectives behind the organization of this training were To develop a skilled human resource who should be well aware
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is unlikely to achieve the millennium development goals (MDGs) by the 2015 deadline in light of the current socioeconomic conditions and natural and manmade disasters, said speakers at a panel discussion on Tuesday. Panelists also regretted that development of social sector had never been a government priority as most of national revenues were
SPO has been working with vulnerable communities all across Pakistan for their capacity building for disaster preparedness and development of Community Based Plan for Disaster Risk Mitigation (CPDRM). During the course of our work with the communities, we have realized that social media can play a vital role in reaching out to the larger audience
Pakistan is blessed with a rich heritage of Sufism that promotes the message of peace, tolerance and harmony. In today’s world the ideals of peace and harmony could not be achieved until we reflect and internalize the message of Sufis who promoted this message since centuries. (SPO)Strengthening Participatory Organization from its forum Civic Café in
“Global Financial and Economic Crisis, other ongoing global Crisis, Type of Disaster and Limited Media Coverage are main reasons for Sluggish Response by Humanitarian Community”Leading national and international NGOs representatives, donor organizations and civil society groups have expressed serious concerns over sluggish response of humanitarian community to the devastating disasters caused by floods and heavy
SPO D.I.Khan in collaboration with Daman Civil Society Network(DCSN),Dera Peace Council & Media aman Committee organized yakjehti (Solidarity) Conference with the objective to promote inter sect harmony in general & especially in Muharram & solidarity of all Civil Society stakeholders in peace restoration process. Religious scholars(Ulema) from shia, Sunni, Deobandi, Bralve & Ahle Hadees sect,