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Lahore Heritage Guide Book

Published by: Heritage Foundation

Price: Rs 1000

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 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

National Register: Historic Places of Pakistan; Siran Valley: After the Great Earthquake 2005

'As the disastrous 7.6 Richter Scale earthquake occurred on 8 October 2005 in Northern Pakistan, resulting in unprecedented destruction and enormous loss of life, it galvanised the whole nation as one. Every Pakistani was determined to help in whatever way she or he could. For us as an heritage organization the difficult task was to determine how we could be of help to those affected by the colossal disaster. We are meither doctors nor aid workers who could provide immediate succour to the suffering humanity. But as we visited the area and pondered, it became clear that there was a role for us in providing assistance in this enormous disaster.'

Published by: The Heritage Foundation, Lari Research Center

Price: Rs 500

National Register: Historic Places of Pakistan; Walled City Of Peshawar

'Peshawar Walled City, due to its cultural landscape and unique architectural character, is considered a viable candidate for inclusion on UNESCO's World Heritage List. However, in order to develop a potent case and to undertake systematic conservation, it is essential to document the cultural assets that it posesses. The UNDP-UNESCO-GoP project on Cultural Tourism for Lahore and Peshawar has provided the background through research and experts' review of various aspects of tangible and intangible heritage, archeology, tourism, arts and crafs etc. The ensuing report has has identified several outputs and flagship actions which can contribute to the rejuvenation of the city, rehabilitation of its tangible heritage and revitalisation of its arts and crafts and intangible sources. The report has emhasised immediate action for safeguarding and conservation of heritage and development of urban infrastructure for the encouragement of cultural tourism, which is likely to ensure sustainability of heritage assets of the walled city.'

Published by: Directorate of Archeology & Museums, Government of NWFP and Heritage Foundation, Pakistan

Price: Rs 500

Reviving Livelihoods in Mansehra

'The project "Improving Poor Urban Living Conditions through Promoting Cultural Industries in Mansehra" was begun on 1st April. A well designed structure was developed when initiating the work. This structure is based on the project "Reviving Livlihoodthrough Handicrafs in Post Conflict Areas" that was undertaken in Swat in 2010. Lessons have also been drawn from the foundation in post-Earthquake 2005 in the Siran Valley for women's empowerment through crafts. Accordingly, capacity building was carried out by focusing on mohallahs and enabling women to undertake income generating activities within their homes'

Published by: Heritage Foundation, UNESCO 

Price: Rs 350

National Register: Historic Places of Pakistan; Hazara

'The present document comprises the Catalogue of Heritage Assets and incorporates all significant heritage structures and natural heritage in Hazara'

Published by: Heritage Foundation, ERRA

Price: Rs 500

National Register: Historic Places of Pakistan; Azad Jammu and Kashmir

Published by: Heritage Foundation, ERRA

Price: Rs 500