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Representatives of Planning & Development Dept Gov. of Sindh along with European Union - UNIDO team visited Pono Markaz.

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Prof. Yasmeen Lari to receive the 2023 Royal Gold Medal for architecture - RIBA Press Release

❝ I was so surprised to hear this news and of course totally delighted! I never imagined that as I focus on my country's most marginalised people — venturing down uncharted vagabond pathways - I could still be considered for the highest of honours in the architectural profession. 

‘RIBA has heralded a new direction for the profession, encouraging all architects to focus not only on the privileged but also humanity at large that suffers from disparities, conflicts and climate change. There are innumerable opportunities to implement principles of circular economy, de-growth, transition design, eco-urbanism, and what we call Barefoot Social Architecture (BASA) to achieve climate resilience, sustainability and eco justice in the world.❞

-- Prof. Yasmeem Lari

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Fabrication and Installation of “Reassembled Masjid” for Islamic Art Biennale, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Prof. Yasmeen Lari has designed a “Reassembled Masjid” from prefabricated bamboo panels & roofs, which was fabricated at ZC3, Makli and was shipped to Jeddah to be installed at the venue of Islamic Art Biennale (23 January - 23 April 2023). Project Manager, Mr. Naheem Hussain Shah, Senior Architect, Ashfaq Ahmed & three artisans travelled to IAB venue to supervise the installation of the said Masjid.

Earthquake proof shelter training for Islamic Relief employees and community representatives from Harnai Balochistan

A 3-day extensive training was conducted at HF’s Zero Carbon Cultural Centre (ZC3), Makli. Where 7 trainees from Islamic Relief and 9 trainees from representatives of local community from Harnai, Balochistan participated. Some of them were skilled masons, therefore it was beneficial for them to learn zero carbon construction technique and add to their expertise & experience. Training was conducted by HF’s Master Trainer Mr. Naheem Shah and Senior Architect Ashfaq Ahmed. Participants were energized and thrilled at learning such valuable techniques and methods of building earthquake resilient structures using detailed step-by-step demonstrations from online video tutorials along with printed drawings and banners.

19. Flood Blog by Ar. Ysmeen Lari - Climate Volunteers – Students/Others

BEGINNINGS AT UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

Being with students, and to see their enthusiasm for Pakistan, has been a refreshing experience. I met a number of students on 25th October, led by Syeda Hanniya Kamran and coordinated by Dr. Rihab Khalid. We were fortunate that pro-Vice Chancellor Kamal Munir was also able to attend. The meeting was held in a committee room at West Court, Jesus College, arranged by Lucey Couch, Assistant to Master Sunita Alleyne, OBE.

The meeting had been convened by PakSoc to work out ways to help Pakistan at this juncture. Since they had been considering arranging for fund raisers to send funds for relief and rehabilitation work, and since I don’t believe in charity, I was able to share my alternate point of view.

I believe it is important to provide expression of empathy and solidarity with those who are today in a destitute state. Some funds are always useful if they are provided in a manner to help them towards path of self-reliance, but what is important is to provide opportunity to those interested to provide them to assure the communities of their support.

Among the most important aspects at this time is to provide hand holding, support and encouragement to help them rise above adversity themselves.
Link: https://bit.ly/HFClimateVolunteers

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18. Flood Blog by Ar. Yasmeen Lari - Pono Village Cluster Update Lachman Kohli – Pottery Village

CAMBRIDGE, 22nd October
I have begun this series in order to develop record of how various karigar villages with their specialized barefoot enterprises are moving forward. As more information is coming in it is good to know that some have begun earning small amounts through their enterprise- some of the income is from subsidized products that Heritage Foundation has supported, but some is also happening because other villages in need of affordable and low cost products.

Remote training for emergency LOG shelter for Bank of Punjab’s selected villages at Rojhan, Southern Punjab

Remote training was conducted for beneficiaries form Bank of Punjab (BoP)’s selected villages from Southern Punjab at Rojhan. 24 trainees form 6 selected villages and 20 employees of BoP participated in the 2-day training session conducted remotely by HF’s Naheem Shah & Ashfaq Ahmed as well as 3 HF artisans were physically present at the venue. During that 20 emergency LOG shelters were built.

Completion of 1000 Emergency LOG Shelters in collaboration with INTBAU Pakistan Chapter

1000 Emergency LOG shelters were fabricated at ZC3, Makli by artisan and team of Heritage Foundation of Pakistan. These shelters were delivered to various villages in Sindh to severely affected communities. Besides that 200 shelters were donated by HF to flood affected villages in Makli as well.

Yasmeen Lari awarded the Best Humanitarian Architect of Pakistan by Diplomatic Business Council.

CEO Heritage Foundation, Architect Yasmeen Lari was awarded the Best Humanitarian Architect of Pakistan Award at a function organised by Diplomatic Business Council last night (13th August 2022). Award received from Mr. Murtaza Wahab, provincial minister and administrator KMC, with Mr. Umar Shaikh, president of organization.

Terracotta tiles production restart by Makli Kashi women to be used at Historic Kharadar Chowk.

Makli Kashi women restart terracotta tiles production. After several months of inactivity women artisans belonging to the Kashi group have begun production of their famous terracotta tiles. This us the first time that orders have been directly placed with them by stakeholders in the development of Kharadar Chowk. 
So far orders have given for their pathway by the mosque committee while some are by shopkeepers for their front pavement.