SEMINAR: SAVING THE CULTURAL JEWELS OF SINDH
 

A seminar has been organized to create awareness for preservation of cultural and archaeological heritage of Sindh.

A project has been initiated with support of the German Government to set up a cultural Data base to enable the cultural administration of Sindh and to support the cultural conservation of Sindh. 

Prof. Dr. Micheal Jansen of Aachen University and Ar, Yasmeen Lari of Heritage Foundation of Pakistan will speak at the seminar. 

VENUE: Indus Valley School of Arts & Architecture, Karachi.
TIME: 6:00 PM

Interested participants can email at: info@kara.diplo.de

Revival of Women's Livelihood in Swat

Revival of Women's Livelihood in Swat

'Swat, once a verdant land of peace ad promise, has been shaken entirely by militancy and strife in the last few years. The launching of military operations in 2009 forced a huge exodus into relief camps that were set up in various parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 

The association with Swat communities of the Heritage Foundation's volunteer wing; the Karavan Volunteers, began when we set up camp for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Shaikh Shahzad Camp in Mardan. Working mainly with women and children, the project began with the distribution of food and non food items that had been collected through the generosity of friends and well wishers. In cooperation with the camp authorities, led by Mr Mudassir Malik, community kitchens were constructed providing a cool haven in the intense heat of Mardan. The Speedy construction was based on the use of sustainable materials, such as bambo, mud, lime and matting, that provided eminently suitable accomodation. 

In addition, a large tent was set up as an assembly venue for women where activities such as sewing for livelihoods, literacy classes and instructions on hygeine practices were carried out. In another large tent daily classes were held for children to encourage sports and crafts activities.'

Published by: Heritage Foundation 

Price: Rs. 250

DRR Compliant Sustainable Construction- Build Back Safer With Vernacular Methodologies

DRR Compliant Sustainable Construction- Build Back Safer With Vernacular Methodologies

DRR Driven Post Flood Rehabilitation in Sindh

'The enormity of the disaster in the aftermath of the 2011 floods requires innovative solutions for providing shelter to a vast majority at an accelerated pace.'

Published by: Heritage Foundation and IOM 

Price: Rs 500