Laar Humanitarian and Development Programme (LHDP) Media

17/12/2023

ON Sunday, Executive Director, Iqbal Hyder AND Manager Programmes, Sawan Khaskheli, visited different villages of Tharparkar and conducted meetings with different representatives of villages and discussed challenges, future way outs and opportunities.

17/12/2023

KALOI-Tharparkar
Iqbal Hyder, Executive Director and Sawan Khaskheli, Manager Programmes have participated in the event organized by 'Thar Progressive Society' titled "Education, Awareness and youth" at Jai Pal house, Kaloi.
Respected Iqbal Hyder, ED was also discussed regarding the 'Counseling-role of parents, teachers, academia and youth being a part of Penal Discussion in the event.
December 17, 2023-Sunday

15/12/2023

Who do you think has the right on the water flowing in a river?

Is it the government/state?
The growers?
People in general?
flora and fauna?

Water is a part of a worldwide integrated water system holding intact the whole ecological system and the life in all its forms. Therefore, every living organism has the right to use water and a responsibility to pay back to the nature in accordance to its water usage.

The “Influencing Sindh Water Policy and its Nexus with DRR and Climate Change" project recognizes the significance of District-Level Policy Dialogue in engaging all key stakeholders to drive transformative change.

In response to the critical interplay between water policy, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), and Climate Change, a series of district-level policy dialogues is set to unfold across six key districts in Sindh:
Sukkur, Ghotki, Dadu, Sanghar, Hyderabad, and Badin.

The primary objective is to disseminate information about the approved irrigation policy, with a specific focus on small farmers, growers, and water user associations. In connection a district level event was held at Gymkhana Badin today by LHDP with support from Indus Consortium and Oxfam (in Pakistan).

15/12/2023

Badin - 15 December, 2023: During his visit to the project site of LHDP & WaterAid, Honourable Deputy Commissioner Mr. Abdul Fatah Hulio accompanied by Mr. Shafique Arisar District Development and Planning Officer highly appreciated the WASH works in the schools of Badin.
The delegation facilitated by Mr. Sawan Khaskheli, Manager Programs for LHDP visited Government Girls High School at Luari Sharif. Government officials took special interest in the girls' friendly WASH facilities and shared a desire to build similar structures in other education institutions.

01/12/2023

Iqbal Hyder (Executive Director for LHDP) a social activist and native of Badin gathered attention of the panelist and the guests to ground realities of disaster prone areas particularly in Sindh at the launch event of WaterAid Country Programme Strategy (2023-2028).

While WASH, PATS+ and SDG6 are obvious goals, in areas prone to natural and manmade calamities, handpumps, toilets, handwashing facilities and BCC will be most meaningful with the inclusion of socioeconomic empowerment, DRR, climate change and partnership with the government.

29/11/2023

LHDP with the slogan 'The Voice of Disaster Prone Communities' has always voiced and worked on the climate change agenda and its impacts on the people. Whether it's an emergency situation or otherwise, we always thrive for a better, safer and cleaner environment.

LHDP and Revive Environment is undertaking an innovative project for the conservation of the environment through the use of energy efficient smoke-free stoves. On 30th November (tomorrow), the first distribution will be held in the District Sujawal

28/11/2023

‘Having the very first functional toilet feels like being alive for the first time’ Lachmi (32) of the village Gomdu Kohli, Badin.

LHDP and WaterAid’s project Envisioning and Catalyzing PATS plus for SDG 6 in Pakistan emphasizes on behavioral change and adaptation to healthy and hygienic living, leading to higher levels of pride, self-dependence, confidence, integrity, protection and living standards.

Among the initial outcomes, construction of own constructed solid structured latrines is the most obvious. The rolling effect is visible as villagers are turning from open defecation to well-constructed baths and toilets.

26/11/2023

Human side of the Floods and the Early Recovery Project by LHDP and Oxfam in the districts Shahdadkot and Dadu (2022-2023)

25/11/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_CNDk84coo

ساون خاصخيليعالمی یوم بیت الخلا، جو ہر سال 19 نومبر کو منایا جاتا ہے، صفائی ستھرائی اور مناسب بیت الخلا کی سہولیات تک رسائی کی اہم اہمیت کو یاد کرتا ہے۔ رپور...

25/11/2023

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and marks the beginning of - a campaign that calls to end domestic violence and abuse.

17/11/2023

Not only are these solid raised toilets flood resilient, they provide the much missed shield to women and children.
Oxfam and LHDP in the early recovery phase of the floods of 2022 are constructing various WASH facilities in Dadu and Shahdadkot including, laundry pads, handpumps, bathing spaces and toilets.

15/11/2023

Members of the District Women Committee are inspecting progress of LHDP and WaterAid's project in Badin. Over 400 villages, several schools and healthcare facilities are being upgraded around WASH facilities and usage.

14/11/2023

LHDP and WaterAid are reaching out to more and more villages of the district Badin to realise the shared vision of promoting healthy and hygienic lifestyle, access to clean and safe drinking water and an end to open defecation.

In the pictures below, LHDP field staff are performing various sensitization and mobilisation activities.

12/11/2023

Gender Protection is at the heart of the early recovery project of Oxfam and LHDP following the floods of 2022. Here Gender Protection Staff of LHDP is holding Para Counselling Sessions with Women of the districts of Dadu and Shahdadkot.

28/10/2023

25/10/2023

World Food Day Celebrated by LHDP with support from Oxfam (in Pakistan) in Johi, district Dadu.

20/10/2023

Clean Hands Are Within Reach - LHDP and Oxfam Celebrated Global Handwashing Day at a Govt. High School in Johi, Dadu, Sindh on 19 October, 2023.
The event is a part of a weeklong Handwashing Celebrations in the district.

18/10/2023

High quality, expensive food can make you sick!
We are just eating germs if our hands are not clean

17 October 2023, Badin: LHDP (Laar Humanitarian & Development Programme) with collaboration of WaterAid Pakistan celebrated the Global Handwashing Day in the village of Jumoo Somroo district Badin.

13/10/2023

On October 13, 2023, LHDP commemorated International Disaster Risk Reduction Day in Village Shah jo lao, UC Mastoi, Taluka Sijawal Junejo, District Kamber Shahdadkot. The event aimed to raise awareness about risks and promote disaster reduction efforts particularly in this area of Sindh which has been affected multiple times due to torrential rain induced and flash floods.

Currently, LHDP and Oxfam (in Pakistan) is carrying out an early recovery project in the area following the emergency flood response last year.

12/10/2023

LHDP and Oxfam Celebrates International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction at Qamber Shahdadkot.

Fighting Inequality for a Resilient Future

04/10/2023

Various field (BCC) activities conducted by LHDP staff under the WaterAid project in Badin, Sindh, Pakistan.

27/09/2023

22/09/2023

LHDP Manager Finance visiting installations in Badin under the WaterAid / LHDP project. LHDP believes in detailing and quality in service delivery.

14/09/2023

WaterAid and LHDP SDG-6 and PATS+ Behavioral Change Project in Badin is bringing a life-style change faster than anticipated.

Credited to the dedication of field staff, detailed project planning and implementation and diligent supervision, villages are gradually turning free from the open defecation.

28/08/2023

In our project ‘Envisioning and Catalyzing PATS plus for SDG 6 in Pakistan’ Lakhi is the leader of the village WASH Committee. Inhabitants of the Tamun Kohli suffer from numerous diseases mostly due to the use of contaminated and dirty water.

WaterAid and LHDP constructed a Twin Pit Toilet as an example and within no time she along with other members went door to door and pushed all to construct self-help based similar toilets. Today, some are constructing single pit toilets, some are making twin pits and almost all are putting dirt on the waste.

28/08/2023

Oxfam in Pakistan is excited to share the highlights of the Second Governance Group Meeting of Oxfam Partner Led Platform (OPLP), a true beacon of collaboration, innovation, and local humanitarian leadership! The meeting was held earlier in August, and graciously hosted by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in Islamabad.

22/08/2023

At the District Women Assembly Badin, a declaration around Women Dignity and Protection during and after floods was agreed upon, signed and submitted to the Senator Dr. Khalida Sikandar Mandhro.
Several dignities from various walks of life attended the assembly, including Women leaders from the police department, lawyers, media persons, social activists and the government officials.
It is hoped, such action oriented programs will play a vital role in minimising the sufferings of the women in God forbid future disasters.

18/08/2023

On this World Humanitarian Day, LHDP would like to pay tribute to the selfless efforts of its team for making a difference in the lives of thousands of fellow human beings in distress. Also a huge thanks to our international partner Oxfam in Pakistan for its continuous support.

25/07/2023

https://youtu.be/MJzYiYmWtk8

WaterAid and LHDP are conducting a large scale project 'Envisioning and Catalyzing PATS plus for SDG 6 in Pakistan'.

20/07/2023

11/07/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXSBSR3Nmvs

Human beings are our greatest resource, our best hope to find the ways forward as a human family. We are not just Eight Billion, we are Eight Billion Strong.


UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem explains why this is both a milestone for humanity and a moment for reflection.

Human beings are our greatest resource, our best hope to find the ways forward as a human family. We are not just Eight Billion, we are Eight Billion Strong....

06/07/2023

Rebuilding Lives - Cash grants are provided to the flood affected people of the districts of Shahdadkot and Dadu to support them rebuild lives.
An Early Recovery Project of Oxfam and LHDP.

21/06/2023

Indus Consortium has organised a two day Grow Green Network (GGN) Annual General Assembly in Karachi - 21st and 22nd of June.

On the day one, the topics of discussion were Energy Financing Trends in the country and Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability.

The Network is growing fast, it includes diverse humanitarian, environmental, socio-economic developmental and welfare organisations from around Pakistan.

17/06/2023

In the pictures below our committed team is installing bathing spaces in collaboration with the district government Badin.

15/06/2023

Current Wind and Rain Situation at Badin

15/06/2023

15/06/2023

Volunteering is at the heart of Social Development - Under the guidance and supervision of LHDP, young adults both girls and boys of ‘The Youth Makers Network Badin’ are playing a crucial role in raising awareness about URBAN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS in context to Biporjoy.
Yesterday, volunteers reached out to hundreds of people in Badin, handed over the flyers and shared information in-person; on the other hand, girls are proliferating information digitally and in homes.

14/06/2023

Oxfam and LHDP teams overseeing the ongoing early recovery project activities including Agri Cash Grant, Demonstration Plots and Cash For Work Schemes in the district Dadu.