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• Deliver Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE) training to 360 potential migrant youth, alongside applied research and development of structured training manuals to support quality and scalable implementation.

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• Provision of cash grants to more than 500 eligible beneficiaries in scaling up their small enterprises and for startups in the sector of fishery, agriculture by products e.g. seed oil, tomato ketchup etc, dairy by products e.g. butter, cheese processing, ghee processing, chiller for milk preservation, fisheries and by products and different other enterprise development. The objective of PAIDAR project is to improve the socioeconomic condition of the individuals, business interest groups and cooperatives in Thatta district.

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• The 2024 program strengthened national efforts on Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE), youth engagement, and gender-responsive resilience. Key results included:
• (a) Development of LSBE standalone curriculum for Grades IX–XII and pilot rollout in 100 FDE schools (training 100 teachers and reaching 2,000 students);
• (b) Establishment of the National Forum on LSBE, with quarterly meetings chaired by MoFE&PT, leading to alignment of curricula and integration into provincial domains;
• (c) 15 schools digitized with Chromebooks and LED screens for LSBE learning;
• (d) Y-Peer Network reactivated with 93 trained youth members in Punjab, KP, and Balochistan;
• (e) National Youth Helpline (NYHL) handled 15,503 calls nationwide (64% psychosocial, 13% education, 11% reproductive health issues);
• (f) National Youth Summit 2024 hosted 300+ youth and stakeholders to promote leadership and inclusion;
• (g) Teacher training and community engagement in 11 districts reached 8,792 community members (3,536 children, 3,400 parents, 1,856 elders);
• (h) Needs assessment of out-of-school adolescents conducted in 10 districts (KP, Punjab, Balochistan), identifying barriers and policy recommendations;
• (i) Stakeholder mapping of 20 CBOs/CSOs in refugee and host communities completed, improving local education and LSBE delivery; and
• (j) GBV Response Program assisted 5,622 women, men, and children through 3 active WGFS in Balochistan.
• The program achieved 100% completion across all outputs, advancing national youth, education, and gender goals.

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• Campaigning and advocacy for HPV vaccination program
• Support to the government authorities/ line departments for expansion of vaccination program
• Awareness sessions in educational institutions
• Awareness raising in communities
• Advocacy sessions with the stakeholders including religious scholars and media persons

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• The project enhanced disaster preparedness by updating contingency plans, delivering anticipatory cash aid to 3,000 households, and training 30 Early Warning Committees with 80% alert success. Early warning coverage reached 75% of the district, guided by baseline assessments and improved coordination. Women and youth were actively engaged in planning efforts.

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• FC Management
• New enrolments 19,890 ongoing (Target 40,306)
• Follow ups 51,299 ongoing (Target 135,346)

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School meals for 20000 students in Quetta

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• Unconditional Cash Assistance to 9,000 HHS for one-month, Conditional Cash Assistance (Cash for Work) for second and third month, in the flood affected communities of Bahawalpur

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• Monthly cycle of e-Voucher distribution amount adolescent girls (six cycles of e-Voucher PKR 1,300 each)
• 10,500 households
• 20 Kg of wheat flour on monthly basis for each girl/HH

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• Unconditional Cash Assistance to 15000 HHS for one-month, Conditional Cash Assistance (Cash for Work) for second month and Food for Assets for third month, in the flood affected communities of Jalalpur Peerwala district Multan and Alipur Tehsil of District Muzaffarabad.

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• Monthly cycle of e-Voucher distribution amount adolescent girls (six cycles of e-Voucher PKR 1,400 each)
• 4,134 households
• 20 Kg of wheat flour on monthly basis for each girl/HH

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• Technical and Operational Support to the Department of Social Welfare for GBV Helplines "Bolo Helpline" in KP, Punjab and Balochistan.
• Technical and operational support to the Ministry of Human Rights in Islamabad
• Technical support to the Social Welfare Departments in KP, Punjab and Balochistan for strengthening of GBV prevention and response mechanisms
• Capacity building of staff of government departments and NGOs
• Establishment/ strengthening of referral pathways
• Improving inter-agency/ inter-departmental coordination
• Total beneficiaries 40,000

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• Managed 17 FCs
• Achieved 74% of the new enrolment target and an exceptional 173% follow-up performance, reflecting strong field outreach and engagement.
• New enrolments 7,928
• Follow Ups 13,751
• Total beneficiaries 135,346

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• Disaster resilient infrastructure
• Climate smart agriculture training and demonstrations
• Livelihood support through engagement of locals in cash for work and cash for training activities
• Livestock, poultry farming, entrepreneurship and kitchen gardening trainings to women for improved livelihoods
• Capacity building of government departments and local communities
• Construction of Water ponds, nursery raising, flood protection walls
• Total beneficiaries 10,000

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• Enhanced leadership capacity and professional skills of over 1,500 school council members across Punjab, KP and Islamabad through tailored training programs.
• Increased understanding of governance, management, inclusion and policy issues among school councils, empowering them to effectively support their school's development.
• Improved communication and engagement between schools and communities through more capable school council members.
• Supported the creation of progressive, child centric school environments by equipping councils to advocate for students.
• Set professional development standards and benchmarks for school councils to drive continuous improvement.
• Provided government partners with a model for sustaining school leadership development nationwide.

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• Building on the initial phase, Phase 2 marked a major operational expansion into additional districts. Teams focused on community outreach, follow-up visits, and case management. The significant increase in follow-up coverage (144 %) indicated strong community engagement and successful re-contact with earlier beneficiaries. Services included growth monitoring, nutrition counseling, referral of malnourished children, ante-/postnatal care sessions, and hygiene awareness activities. Partnerships with local health facilities and community volunteers improved data collection and service continuity.
• New enrolment target: 70,902 individuals.
• New enrolment achieved: 42,485 (60 %).
• Follow-up target: 115,681 beneficiaries.
• Follow-up achieved: 166,269 (144 %).
• Total beneficiaries 186,585

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• Phase 1 served as the project’s start-up and baseline establishment period. Activities included community mobilization, awareness campaigns, and the first round of screening, registration, and enrolment of beneficiaries, primarily pregnant and lactating women, children under five, and vulnerable households. Basic services offered included nutrition screening, micronutrient supplementation, hygiene promotion, and health counseling. Implementation challenges such as field team recruitment and supply-chain setup affected the achievement rate but provided critical lessons for scaling up in later phases.
• Operational scale: 214 SMS and 44 FCS
• New enrolment target: 62,490 individuals, new enrolment achieved: 20,003 (32 %)
• Total beneficiaries 156,226

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• Community-level emergency preparedness and response (EPR) systems strengthened for flood disaster management, benefiting approximately 10,000 beneficiaries in 20 villages.
• Disaster mitigation infrastructure built in all project villages, including 20 protection walls, 20 water ponds, and 20 raised ground safe places.
• Resilient livelihoods built for approximately 2,000 households through trainings on climate smart agriculture (CSA) and income generation activities (IGA).
• Protection of the community’s environment from degradation through climate smart activities, resulting in the planting of approximately 10,000 trees, establishment of 20 nurseries, and implementation of waste management and water conservation measures in all project villages.
• Formation and training of 20 Village Disaster Management Committees (VDMCs) and volunteer groups, ensuring community participation and ownership of the project.

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• Screened 100,000+ families having target groups within household (Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (PBW) and children under 5) for Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)
• 12,604 beneficiaries families having MAM eligible for assistance identified and registered by ACT, including assistance in setting up mobile wallets
• 12,000 PKR distributed across 3 cycles to eligible households
• Mother Support Groups (MSGs) and Informal Men's Groups (IMGs) formed for promotion of health seeking behaviours.
• All beneficiaries enrolled in nutrition education activities for promotion of awareness of early childhood nutrition, health seeking behaviours and hygiene
• Financial literacy sessions held for women receiving cash grants
• Nutrition Fair held for promotion of early childhood nutrition awareness
• Social media and other media campaigns for nutrition education

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• Organized and conducted four provincial training workshops for Nutrition International (NI) and Department of Health (DoH) focal persons across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, trained 300 Health department staff with on VAS program.
• Ensured comprehensive logistical and operational management for all trainings, including venue selection, setup, printing of materials, per diem disbursement, and coordination with NI and DoH officials.
• Organized seminars and coordination meetings in the 19 low-performing districts to improve local health and nutrition program implementation.

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• LSBE Standalone Curriculum piloted in 4 schools (415 students, 11 teachers) with 70% learning improvement
• Two advocacy sessions with PEIRA and adoption plans from 14 private schools
• 150 teachers trained in LSBE in Balochistan
• Inclusive LSBE pilot reaching 480 youth with disabilities in KP
• Mapping of transgender communities in Islamabad, Rawalpindi & Multan completed
• Two assessment studies for out-of-school adolescents in Balochistan & KP validated by Education Departments
• 16 youth-led organizations funded and trained on SRHR & HIV/AIDS, reaching 10,000+ youth
• National Youth Helpline operational at HEC Islamabad with 3,677 calls (49%F, 50%M, 1%T)
• 189 student leaders and 176 Girl Guides trained on LSBE, resilience, and emergency response
• Improved coordination and multi-stakeholder engagement through provincial review meetings and capacity-building initiatives.

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• Trained 600 teachers and school managers in leadership skills.
• Improved the quality of education in South Punjab by providing teachers with the skills and knowledge they need to be effective leaders.
• Increased student enrolment and retention rates in South Punjab by creating a more positive and supportive learning environment.
• Empowered teachers and school managers to take ownership of their schools and to advocate for the needs of their students.
• Built a strong network of educators who are committed to improving the quality of education in South Punjab.

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• Total beneficiaries: 13,000
• "Established 6 women and girls' friendly spaces in Umerkot and Badin.
• Provided psychosocial support and referral to essential services, including GBV case management.
• Offered health services through EZShifa telemedicine equipment, including SRH sessions.
• Deployed Community Mobilizers to raise awareness and mobilize the community.
• Conducted orientation and training sessions for GBV response partners.
• Coordinated medical camps with specialized services and organized community-based sessions.
• Conducted regular GBV coordination meetings at the district level.
• Updated safety audits, service mapping, and capacity assessments.
• Designed, printed, and translated IEC materials on GBV mitigation and response.
• Printed booklets and case management guidelines.

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• Community Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR)
• Formed 25 Village Disaster Management Committees (VDMCs) across 25 villages.
• Trained 25 VDMC Presidents and 60 committee members on emergency response, early warning systems, and SOPs.
• Developed emergency contact directories and established linkages with service providers.
• Distributed EPR toolkits to 12 VDMCs.
• Strengthened capacity of 24 PDMA/DDMA officials and other stakeholders on emergency preparedness.
• Disaster Mitigation Infrastructure
• Constructed 1 km protection bund
• Built 6 water storage ponds
• Developed 3 safe evacuation sites
• Climate-Resilient Livelihoods
• Trained 60 women farmers in livestock management.
• Trained 100 women in enterprise development and market linkages; provided entrepreneurship kits.
• Trained 100 male farmers on climate-smart agriculture and kitchen gardening.
• Distributed climate-resilient wheat seeds, fertilizers, vegetable seeds, and agricultural toolkits to 100 beneficiaries.
• Climate Change Adaptation & Awareness
• Conducted vulnerability assessment in Rajanpur district.
• Organized 4 awareness walks, 2 seminars, and a policy dialogue.
• Developed a Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Action Plan (2024).
• Environmental Protection
• Installed 10 waste management systems (organic/inorganic bins) with wheelbarrows for local authorities.
• Distributed 10,000 fruit and shade trees and established a nursery of 5,000 plants.
• Installed solar-powered drip irrigation systems to promote water-efficient agriculture.

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• Total: 18000 women and girls beneficiaries
• Established 6 women and girls' friendly spaces in Umerkot and Badin, providing psychosocial support and referral to essential services.
• Offered health services through EZShifa telemedicine equipment, including SRH sessions.
• Deployed Community Mobilizers to raise awareness and mobilize the community.
• Conducted orientation and training sessions for GBV response partners and held regular GBV coordination meetings at the district level.
• Coordinated medical camps with specialized services and organized community-based sessions.

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• Population of most affected 02 UCs in district Sohbatpur and Rajanpur, now have gained key infrastructure including demonstration low-cost climate resilient housing, multipurpose raised ground platforms, irrigation schemes, protection walls/embankments and clearing of farmlands/roads which improve community resilience against future disasters and help them restore agriculture incomes
• 451 unskilled and skilled CfW beneficiaries carry out planned CfW activities while 150 women receive livelihood trainings, 4 women engaged in Women’s Community Centres (WCC) as master trainers and operators of EZShifa Telehealth kiosks.
• All 603 CfW beneficiaries receive timely payments

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• Total: 4000 beneficiaries
• Established Women and Girls Friendly space (WGFS) to help flood affected people to overcome the trauma caused by floods
• Offered mobile health care services through Mobile Health Unit (MHU)
• Distributed 120 dignity kits among pregnant, lactating women and adolescent girls
• Developed GBV training Manual organized TOT on the prevention of GBV for flood affected women and girls

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• Phase I: Unconditional Cash-Based Transfers of PKR 12,000 to 9,000 beneficiaries for 3 separate cycles
• Phase II: Conditional Cash for Work

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• Phase I: Unconditional Cash Based Transfers of PKR 12,000 to 7000 beneficiaries for 3 separate cycles including
• Phase II: Conditional Cash for Work for 2606 households including 1,919 males and 581 females in Cycle 1 and 2 (trainings).
• Completed the reconstruction of 50 water ponds for harvesting, benefiting 1,431 male participants.
• Constructed 37 safe places, benefiting 1,418 male participants.
• Completed the construction of 4 water channel, benefiting 128 male participants.
• Constructed 14 protection bund, benefiting 274 male participants.
• Completed 1 flood bund, benefiting 254 participants
• Completed community plantation in 6 places, covering 8.6 acres with 3,741 plants, benefiting 42 male participants.
• Completed collective kitchen gardening in 175 Marla, benefiting 173 female participants.
• Completed 1 small bridge, with 4 participants
• Completed 4 cattle sheds, with 4 participants
• 4 culverts, with 5 participants
• Conducted 15 sessions of 8day training for farmers, benefiting 512 male participants.
• Conducted 4 sessions of 8day livestock management training for females, benefiting 146 female participants.
• Conducted 8 sessions of 8day entrepreneurship training, benefiting 260 female participants.
• Conducted 10 sessions of 8day training on diversified nutrient-rich kitchen gardening, benefiting 321 female participants.
• Conducted 8 sessions of 8day entrepreneurship demonstration and expo, benefiting 260 female participants.
• Other Activities: Provided support to 3 extremely vulnerable households.

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• Provision of wheat seed and fertilizers (12,000 kg each) to flood effected farmer families (240 acre of agriculture land) in District Jaffarabad, Ustamuhammad and Naseerabad
• Provision of winterization kits to 12,28 families in Sohbatpur provision of Health care/MCH services cash assistance for livelihood restoration to 30 families (PKR 35,000 each) construction of one room houses for 22 flood affected families
• Installation of water filtration plants for 500 families in flood affected communities of
• Jaffarabad

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• Developed and institutionalized the national LSBE curriculum for Grades 1–10, including textbook development for Grades IV and VIII.
• Established 4 LSBE teacher training facilities and conducted national dissemination workshops.
• Trained 550 teachers, 100 Scouts, 120 student leaders, and 96 transgender youth on LSBE, leadership, reproductive health, and life skills.
• Integrated LSBE into national systems including the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association and multiple provincial education departments.
• Developed multilingual LSBE materials in Punjabi, Saraiki, Pushto, Shina, and Hindko, approved by the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII).
• Conducted a national workshop for over 100 stakeholders to share learnings and support curriculum adoption.
• Delivered emergency SRHR and GBV services through 33 medical camps, reaching 1,504 patients (women, children, and men).
• Trained 260 community members on GBV prevention, protection, and referral pathways.
• Introduced PSEA awareness materials and referral mechanisms in flood-affected communities.
• Launched national outreach for the 1234 Youth Helpline and FM campaigns targeting Out- of-School Children (OOSC).
• Conducted assessment studies to inform policy reforms and strengthen youth engagement strategies.

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• Established a national cadre of LSBE champions for long-term sustainability.
• Strengthened youth leadership, education systems, and government ownership.
• Ensured provincial and federal alignment under the Single National Curriculum (SNC).
• Enhanced teacher capacity and created institutional mechanisms for LSBE integration nationwide.
• 158 youth leaders trained as Master Trainers from five regions
• 63 participants trained through cascade trainings in Sindh & Balochistan
• 109 schoolteachers trained in KP (Abbottabad & Chitral) under LSBE roll-out
• 5 Provincial dissemination workshops conducted for curriculum adoption
• National curriculum integration achieved through Federal Ministry of Education collaboration
• Development of supplementary LSBE materials (story books, parents’ guide, manuals) for national dissemination
• Initiated pilot rollout in Mardan & Nowshera with trained facilitators and approved content

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• Emergency General Food Distribution (GFD) emergency relief to families affected by heavy snow, avalanches, landslides and flash floods in district Neelum.
• ACT carried out an assessment to identify and register families for distribution of food baskets of 70 KG each to 3000 families at its distribution centres.

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• 200 community activists trained
• 40,000 people sensitized in Muzaffarabad & Mirpur on prevention of COVID 19

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• Strengthened MoFE through provision of support in alignment of SNC with SD4
• Conducted the National Consultation on Alignment of SNC with SDG-4/2030, engaging key stakeholders from federal, provincial, and regional education departments.
• Strengthened understanding of SDG-4 targets, especially Target 4.7, among curriculum developers and policymakers.
• Reviewed and analyzed the SNC to assess its alignment with SDG-4 priorities on equity, inclusion, and quality education.
• Identified gaps and proposed revisions to integrate life skills, values education, ICT, and environmental awareness in the curriculum.
• Fostered consensus among public, private, and Deeni Madaris systems for a unified national education framework.
• Validated the phased rollout plan for SNC (Grades I–XII) with commitment from all federating units.

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• Development of National Guidelines on LSBE
• Formulation of National Task Force on LSBE
• Development of 2 Teacher Training manual on LSBE
• ToT of teachers on LSBE: 360 (240 + 120)
• Pilot rollout of LSBE: 3200 participants
• Development of supplementary material on LSBE
• Development of LSBE curriculum for young scouts
• ToT of young scouts on LSBE: 550
• Sensitization of young transgenders on RHR: 96
• Development of research tools for assessment of OOSC
• Adoption and translation of supplementary material into regional languages
• Development of 2 teachers training manuals
• Development of content on LSBE reference supplement material based on Quranic verses, Hadith and Sunnah

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• Mobilization of TDP’s through Public Information Campaign of FATA (TDPERP).
• 450,000 TDPs beneficiaries registered with NADRA
• 350,000 beneficiaries disbursed cash (12,000 PKR onetime of Livelihood Support Grant (LSG)
• 409,500 beneficiaries disbursed cash (12,000 PKR 3 separate cycles of Child Wellness Grant (CWG))
• 18,000 sessions delivered on MNCH and prenatal and postnatal care

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• National Youth Helpline based at HEC providing SRH guidance to the youth across Pakistan
• SRHR sessions organized in 20 Universities for 10,000 students in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, KPK and GB
• Small grants provided to 16 youth led organizations across Pakistan for awareness raising on SRH and HIV/AIDS
• Responding 2022 floods, 16 Women and Girl Friendly Spaces provided SRH services to the
• 35,000 young women in Sindh, South Punjab and Balochistan

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• To reduce the male-female voter deficit by reaching out to areas where women do not tend to register their NICs.
• 10,584 women voters registered in Tehsil Tangi.
• 10,584 women voters registered in Tehsil Shabqadar.

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• Conducted mapping of prevailing social norms related to birth registration, identifying key cultural, social, and gender-based barriers influencing the registration of children’s births.
• Completed a rapid assessment to determine prevailing social norms and attitudes toward birth registration, with a special focus on barriers faced by girls.
• Promoted the right of every child to a legal identity by engaging local communities, traditional leaders, and stakeholders in awareness and advocacy sessions on the importance of birth registration.
• Conducted orientation sessions for birth registration facilitators to enhance their understanding of the importance, process, and documentation required for registering a child’s birth.
• Organized awareness meetings and seminars with 200 representatives from CSOs, CBOs, COs, VOs, local Jirgas, and government officials, improving collaboration and shared responsibility for increasing registration rates.
• Facilitated awareness and involvement of 935 local Maliks and community elders to advocate for and support birth registration within their tribes and villages, enhancing outreach in rural and traditional areas.
• Conducted community awareness sessions for 1,000 parents and caregivers (50% mothers), emphasizing the legal, social, and developmental importance of birth registration for all children.

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• Peace building forums created in the wake of Zarb e Azb operation in which youth from FATA migrated to adjoining districts, to create harmony
• 1500 Volunteers registered, 75 peer groups formed.
• Social action projects planned and executed by youth groups.
• 244 youth members/leaders trained on Basic Life Skills.
• The project focused youth engagement and volunteerism while taking the community centre as a hub of activities.

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• Trained 300 women on two trades: Kitchen gardening and poultry rearing.
• Distribution pullets and kitchen Gardening equipment

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• 3.2 million BISP beneficiaries mapped out
• 1.3 million children’s enrolment, registration and attendance compliance monitoring for 4 years in public/ private primary schools
• Assessed 50,000 schools through Micro Supply Capacity Assessment (MSCA)
• 12,000 Orientation session with ACT beneficiaries at registration camp
• Conducted 2,000 one day trainings of women leaders (25 beneficiaries per training trained)
• Conducted 45,000 orientation sessions with schoolteachers
• Formation of 18,800 BISP beneficiary committees
• Conducted 64,000 Beneficiary mobilization meetings.

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• Mobilized & sensitized the 25 villages papulation through SASA Social Mobilization model
• Established toll free helpline for victims and survivors of GBV at Peshawar in social welfare and women development department
• 36 WISE community groups Registered with Social Welfare Department in the form Institutions.
• Capacity of 144 Community Activists were developed on SASA phase "Action" Phase.
• 150 police officials trained on handling GBV victims.

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• Made Information, Knowledge, Exchange (IKE) forums to create harmony between 3 types of schools in Pakistan, Madrassas, Public schools, Private schools,
• Provided contemporary means of education and equipment to madrassas.

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• Successfully identified and engaged schools across diverse regions and backgrounds, establishing a robust support network to inform negotiations with official bodies.
• Conducted in-depth consultations with schools to understand their core concerns and needs, ensuring the initiative was responsive and contextually grounded.
• Mobilized a network of local education experts to provide strategic guidance on implementation formats and approaches tailored to national priorities.
• Initiated and sustained dialogue with key decision-makers, including ministers and government bodies, to advocate for the initiative and facilitate formal negotiations.
• Partnered with local media outlets to amplify the project's visibility, fostering widespread public support and enhancing stakeholder buy-in.