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KaravanKarachi Beginnings

KaravanKarachi began as a result of the amazing resilience of Karachiites who wished to counteract the forces of violence by celebrating the diverse communities of the great metropolis of Karachi.

Introduction

KIRAT is planning to have several events during 2009 that will focus on different aspect of development needs in the Earthquake 2005 Affected Areas (EQAA). It also plans to hold several training programmes in order to reach out to communities, particularly women and children. The following is a preliminary schedule of events.

April 2009    International Workshop on Development Issues
May 2009    Architects' Workshop on Sustainable/Social Architecture
May 2009    Primary School Children Workshop- Mural Painting etc.
June 2009   Team Building Training Program for Corporate Executives
June 2009   Primary School Teachers' Workshop
July 2009    Handwashing & Hygiene Workshop for Community

Study Topics

  • Social Anthropology
  • Geological studies
  • Historical studies
  • Archaeological and cultural studies
  • Architectural history
  • Vernacular building techniques
  • Flora and Fauna
  • Biodiversity
  • Women’s Economic Empowerment/livelihoods
  • Conservation
  • Environmental degradation
  • Changing socio-cultural indicators- how the earthquake disaster has affected the prevailing order, and disruptive patterns and future challenges
  • Role of NGOs and CSOs in disaster emergencies and rehabilitation
  • Strategies for disaster mitigation
  • Primary Health care
  • Medical and Health issues –specific diseases and disabilities related to earthquake
  • Physical and mental trauma – how it has affected society – societal change
  • Changing value systems and their impact osocial cohesion
  • Development indicators
  • Livelihood patterns – issues of economic survival
  • Status of MDGs
  • Impact of new construction techniques
  • Gender parity
  • Medicinal herbs
  • Trees and orchards
  • Soil affinities and growth
  • Earth and soil
  • Geology of earthquakes
  • Renewable energy sources

Post graduate Studies

Fellowship programmes are being organized in order to provide encourage post graduate university students to work in Earthquake affected areas.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hazara University

 

Memorandum of Understanding

Between

Hazara University, Mansehra and

Heritage Foundation

 

PREAMBLE
Hazara University, Mansehra and Heritage Foundation (HF) are signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for collaborative work to strengthen Tourism, Hospitality, Conservation and Culture in the Hazara region.

This partnership will work towards the following common objectives:

  • Promote conservation of cultural heritage (tangible, intangible, vernacular and natural assets) through cataloguing, documentation and restoration.
  • Promote sustainable tourism in the area by various means, including publications consisting of books, catalogues, reports, brochures, posters, cards and calendars etc.
  • Promote crafts and artefacts of the Hazara region through setting up crafts workshops and Ethnological Museum along with organizing displays and exhibitions.
  • Help in creating new job opportunities, businesses and marketing opportunities for indigenous products.
  • Create awareness in the community and general public of the tourist potential of the area; develop and promote local tracks, tours and camp sites.
  • Improve infrastructure (e.g. transport, accommodation, public utilities) that supports local communities.
  • Protect the natural environment (flora and fauna) by focusing on environmental conservation.
  • Undertake research, training, conferences and seminars to fulfil the objectives of joint programmes.

ROLE OF HAZARA UNIVERSITY, MANSEHRA

  • Provide  training, research, short courses and facilities to all participants in joint programs; establish training and information centres at selected destinations
  • Support the management and running of HF projects, e.g. Craft Workshops, Ethnological Museum, and any other for mutual benefit.
  • Strengthen partnership links through collaborative research

 

ROLE OF HERITAGE FOUNDATION (HF)

HF’s subsidiary organization KaravanPakistan Institute of Research and Training (KIRAT), will be the focal organisation for carrying out the work.

  • Facilitate outreach into the communities for fieldwork
  • Provide training and research facilities to staff and students at its base camp and other selected areas.
  • Identify areas for research and study to be undertaken for common projects by participants

MEETINGS
Details of the programs will be worked out in meetings between Hazara University, Mansehra and HF to be held on mutually convenient dates.

BRANDING
In all joint events and publications resulting from this partnership the standard logos of Hazara University Mansehra and HF will be featured.

EFFECTIVENESS
This memorandum of understanding will come into effect on signature by both parties on the date set out below.

 

 

 

 

 

(Prof. Dr. Ihsan Ali)                                                   (Arch. Yasmeen Lari)

Vice Chancellor, Chair and CE,                                Heritage Foundation

Hazara University, Mansehra 

 

 

Date: _________________                                           Date: _________________