Vet Visit to LDP - Phase 5 Beneficiaries
On 25th August 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Field Assistant of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Adnan Qadir along with the veterinary expert - Dr. Akhter visited the focused communities of Hamarkani, Hashim Goth, Golani, Jhangi Khan, Muraad and Baraad. The purpose of this visit was to check the health of the remaining livestock, missed in the previous visit.
On this day, the remaining 42 livestock of 16 beneficiaries was checked by OSDI's team. During the visit, 22 animals were dewormed and 1 critically ill goat received medical treatment.
OSDI's team visited 6 beneficiaries in Hamarkani village, 4 in Jhangi Khan, 2 each in Golani & Baraad and 1 each in Hashim Goth & Muraad.
#livelihood #livestock #animals #healthcheck #deworm #treatment #monitoring
MoU Signing with SMC members in Mardan
On 26th August 2023 (Saturday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said had a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the members of the School Management Committee (SMC) for the Temporary Learning Center in Saleem Khan Banda village. This community lies in the union council of Bazaar.
As per criteria, the SMC consists of 5 reputable people nominated by the community members. On the same day, MoU signing between the owner of the house and OSDI also took place. The 4 rooms built cemented infrastructure has been donated as a TLC area for the cause of education.
OSDI shall appoint schoolteachers in the next few days to begin the regular classes in this vicinity.
#education #primaryeducation #teachers #learning
Monitoring of Fruit Orchards by Agro Expert
On 25th August 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the focused communities of Akhundara and Biroch along with the horticulturist - Mr. Sardar Hussain. It was a routine monitoring visit to check the health of orange fruit plants given in both the phases of the horticulture project.
During the visit, Mr. Hussain checked the overall the parameters including plant height, leaf color, soil condition, nutrient requirement, symptoms for pest or insect attack and fencing of the orchards. The farmers were guided to use the Sega Pest Clear spray for the safeguarding of the leaf tissues.
The farmers vowed to have their plants gushed with the pesticide spray in the next few days.
#livelihood #horticulture #fruitorchard #oranges #pestspray
Initial Assessment for ADP - Phase 8 in Lasbela
On 21st (Monday) & 26th (Saturday) August 2023, OSDI's Team Leader - Mr. Rashid Butt and Field Assistant of District Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Adnan Qadir conducted the initial household assessment survey of potential vulnerable farmers for the Phase 8 of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). In the upcoming cropping season, the farmers are expected to grow wheat crop on their farmlands.
OSDI shall conduct the reverification process of the suitable farmers in a few days after which finalization of the participants shall be confirmed. So far, the assessments have been done in the focused communities of Haji Meeran, Haji Jamot, Hamarkani, Jhangi Khan, Gao, Faqeer Muhammad and Mutkani.
OSDI will organize a training session for the capacity building of the potential farmers soon after the project initiation after which wheat inputs will be distributed.
#livelihood #agriculture #farmers #wheatcrop
TLCs Initiated in Jhangi Khan and Faqeer Muhammad
The new academic session has begun from 15th August 2023 (Tuesday) in district Lasbela (Baluchistan), however, the OSDI's newly initiated Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) in the recently intervened focused communities of Faqeer Muhammad and Jhangi Khan started from 21st August 2023 (Monday). As both the TLCs are in the construction phase as of now hence, OSDI has arranged for temporary locations in both the villages to initiate the classes.
OSDI's appointed schoolteachers and field representatives are proactively following up with the parents and guardians to have their school age going out-of-school children (OOSC) to attend the regular classes. In the initial phase, the students are being taught about basic ethics and morals to adapt to classroom environment, respect their classmates and teachers alike. The students are also being taught about the importance of personal and environmental hygiene and its impact in their daily lives.
The schoolteachers are engaging the students in various informal activities to motivate them towards acquiring education.
#primaryeducation #education #students #teachers
Visit of Senior BEF Representative to TLC Qambrani
On 21st August 2023 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader of District Lasbela (Baluchistan) accompanied with the Regional Supervisor (Central Region B, Kalat Division) at Baluchistan Education Foundation (BEF) - Mr. Mansoor Ahmed Baloch visited the Temporary Learning Center (TLC) located in the Qambrani community. During the visit, Mr. Mansoor was introduced to the schoolteacher and students in class.
Mr. Mansoor checked the student register, teacher's daily diary, classroom condition and had one-to-one discussion with the students. He fulfilled the final BEF requirements for school taking over. On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Rashid Butt conducted a health & hygiene awareness raising session which was attended by 64 students present on the activity day.
Later on, Mr. Mansoor met the members of the School Management Committee (SMC) to introduce his organization restructured the SMC to Parents Teacher School Management Committee (PTSMC).
#education #primaryeducation #school #learningcenter #schoolmanagement
OSDI's TL attended Introductory Meeting in Lasbela
On 18th August 2023 (Friday), Mr. Rashid Butt - OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) attended a meeting held at the office of District Chairman (Lasbela). The meeting was chaired by Sardar Rasheed Forai.
Uthhal Tehsil's Municipal Committee Chairman - Syed Soomar Shah also graced the event as a Guest of Honor. On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Butt shared details about the areas of intervention, ongoing projects, vulnerability checking mechanism and monitoring procedures to ensure transparency of all programs.
Furthermore, the meeting was well-attended by representatives of all line departments, social welfare department and other non-profit organizations.
#monitoring #vulnerability #intervention
Reverification Assessments for Potential LAP Beneficiaries in Mardan
Between 16th (Wednesday) - 19th (Saturday) August 2023, senior management of OSDI comprising of Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar Khan, Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) - Mr. Babar Junaid and Head of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said conducted reverification assessments of the families shortlisted for the Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP). Projects under LAP will initiate in the upcoming days. OSDI's team went from door-to-door to interview the vulnerable households.
Nearly, 123 susceptible individuals were met for the reassessment process. After short listing of the final beneficiaries, OSDI shall initiate its intervention within the newly selected focused communities by launching its livelihood assistance, community development and food security projects as planned.
OSDI's team met the families for re-verification in the communities of Shanay Zangal, Saleem Khan, Umair Dhair, Hassanabad, Morra Banda and Natyan.
#baselinesurvey #sustainability #livelihood #community #foodsecurity
1st Integrated Health Outreach Medical Camp Held in Chib Sheikh village
On 17th August 2023 (Thursday), OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) under the supervision of Dr. Kamran Sohail - OSDI's Manager Health-care and Monitoring & Evaluation held the first Integrated Health Outreach Medical Camp (IHOM-Camp) in the focused revenue village of Chib Sheikh. This one day medical camp was held in collaboration with the District Health Department - Government of Baluchistan and People's Primary Health-care Initiative (PPHI-Baluchistan).
On behalf of the district health department, 2 vaccinators and one Malaria supervisor attended the medical camp. The government's health team conducted Malaria, Dengue, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg) and Hepatitis C (HCV) tests. OSDI's appointed doctor checked the health of 252 patients in which 79 were males and the remaining 173 patients were females. It was observed that majority of the patients suffered from Gastro Tract Infection (GIT) as 28.1% ailing people, Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) as 6.7%, Skin Infection as 4.7% and other diseases as 50.7%. The patients attended the GMC from the adjacent communities of Gao, Moosa Goth, Noor Muhammad village and Hussain Goth. Free medicines were distributed by OSDI as per the doctor's prescription.
To sensitize the participants regarding safe health & hygiene practices OSDI's team in collaboration with HANDS conducted 3 awareness raising sessions with 72 individuals. Furthermore, the team from HANDS also distributed 250 jerry cans and 1000 soaps amongst the attendees. The Chairman of Union Council - Mr. Muhammad Ali and Vice Chairman - Mr. Muhammad Khan also visited the medical camp as Guests of Honor.
#health #primaryhealthcare #medicalcamp #freemedicines #patients #capacitybuilding #awarenessraising #sensitization
Health Check of Animals by Vet in Lasbela
On 16th August 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) visited the beneficiaries of Livestock Development Project (LDP) to check the health of animals distributed under the 5th Phase. During this one day visit, OSDI's appointed veterinary expert - Dr. Akhter met 28 beneficiaries participating in this phase.
OSDI's team checked the health of 79 animals, dewormed 30 livestock and treated 2 animals against diseases. In this phase, 16 beneficiaries have been chosen to participate from the focused community of Hussain Goth, 7 from Moosa Goth, 2 from Jamot Colony and one each from Gao, Faqeer Muhammad and Hindu Muhallah.
The beneficiaries thanked OSDI's team for the monthly follow-up visit to check the health of their animals.
#livelihood #livestock #vet #healthcheck #deworming #treatment #animals
Independence Day Celebration in Rustam Model School
To celebrate the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan, OSDI's Field Team of District Mardan (KPK) attended the celebration held at the Rustam Model School on 14th August 2023 (Monday). Mr. Sajjad Said - OSDI's Head of District Mardan graced the occasion as a Chief Guest.
The enthusiastic students delivered patriotic speeches, read motivational poetry, sang songs and national anthem with complete zest and zeal. On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Said distributed certificates of appreciation and acknowledgement amongst the participating students and teachers.
Besides this, nearly 225 plants were sowed within the school premises by the students under the Natural Resource Management (NRM) project.
#independenceday #pakistan #education #naturalresource #plants
One day Field Visit of Senior Official to Lasbela
On 12th August 2023 (Saturday), OSDI's Assistant Manager Communications & Education - Ms. Fizza Rizvi visited the field office of district Lasbela (Baluchistan). The aim of the visit was to meet the focal person of education department, conduct teachers initial training, meet the School Management Committee (SMC) members and check the land finalized for Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) prior to construction.
Initially, the Focal Person of Education Department / EMIS - Mr. Ather Qureshi met Ms. Rizvi to discuss about the ongoing projects of OSDI in the field of education. He applauded the educational facilities built by OSDI and their contribution in uplift the cause of education in Lasbela district. OSDI's team requested him for the provision of course books for the upcoming academic year. For the newly appointed female teachers a training session was held which was entitled, "Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills in a Teacher." To share day-to-day classroom experiences, Ms. Maryam - school teacher of OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in Qambrani village was requested to join the training session.
Next, OSDI's team visited the vulnerable community of Faqeer Muhammad to meet the SMC members and inform them about the roles & responsibilities of SMC. OSDI's team emphasized on the student enrollment activity and focusing on female enrollment ratio. The community members of Jhangi Khan and Mutkani were met in the end to allot a suitable place for 15 days so the regular classes shall commence until the TLC is formally constructed.
#education #primaryeducation #schoolchildren #learningcenter
Finalization of Land for TLCs
On 11th August 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) held meetings with the School Management Committee (SMC) members of both Faqeer Muhammad and Jhangi Khan communities. During the meeting, land area was finalized prior to construction of a Temporary Learning Center (TLC).
Mr. Rashid Butt - OSDI's District Team Leader met 10 community members to discuss about the suitable land area. The focused communities of Jhangi Khan and Mutkani will share the same TLC infrastructure whereas, the villagers of Faqeer Muhammad shall have their own educational facility.
Re-verification of stats of the out-of-school children (OOSC) in all the communities was also done on the same day.
#education #primaryeducation
Cotton Crop Assessment in District Lasbela
On 9th (Wednesday) & 10th (Thursday) August 2023, OSDI's Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) - Mr. Babar Junaid along with the field team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) visited the focused communities of Hamarkani, Golani, Baraad and Jhangi Khan. The purpose of this visit was to monitor the cotton crop health.
On this day, OSDI's team visited the cotton crop lands of 10 farmers participating in the 7th Phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). The overall crop growth seemed satisfactory. The first cycle of cotton crop picking has started by the farmers.
Mr. Junaid guided the farmers about crop picking technique and its storage.
#livelihood #agriculture #farming #cottoncrop #farmers
One Day Training on Natural Resource Management
On 6th August 2023 (Sunday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt attended a one day training workshop organized by the WWF-Pakistan. The training was entitled, "Introduction to Sustainable Management of Natural Resources".
The event took place in the Circuit House in collaboration with the Agriculture Extension Department (Lasbela). Dr. Ghulam Ali - Assistant Professor and Dr. Shahmeer from Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences (LUAWMs) spoke about natural resource management, utilization of best agricultural practices, etc.
Focal Person of Organic Projects in Baluchistan and Deputy Director at Agriculture Extension Department - Mr. Habibullah Shah was the main chief guest at this event.
. #naturalresource #capacitybuilding #training #agriculture
Collection of Solar Panel Installments in Mardan
On 4th August 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the focused community of Akhundara in union council of Palo Dheri. The purpose of this visit was to collect the monthly installment of Solar Panels set-up by OSDI.
In FY 2020-21, OSDI distributed orange fruit plants under the pilot project of horticulture. 7 farmers have been chosen to grow fruit orchards. To provide easy access to water, these farmers were facilitated with Solar Panels facility. The farmers collectively contribute PKR 10,000 per month to pay OSDI their share on the installation expenses.
#water #farmers #horticulture #orangeplant #fruitplant
Capacity Building of District Lasbela Field Staff
On 4th August 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt and Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir participated in a one day training seminar organized by the Taraquee Foundation. The training was entitled "Inheritance Rights of Women in Pakistan".
During the seminar, Mr. Anwar Zai - District Coordinator spoke about gender-based violation, laws, rights and female inheritance clauses in Pakistan. Mr. Ayoub Achakzai - SSP Lasbela graced the occasion as a chief guest.
The event was attended by law enforcement agencies, government representatives, social sector officials and media representatives.
#womenempowerment #capacitybuilding #training
Health-check of Animals by Vet in Lasbela
In the focused communities of district Lasbela (Baluchistan), OSDI's Team along with the veterinary expert - Dr. Akhter met 17 beneficiaries participating in the 5th Phase of Livestock Development Project (LDP). The health check of livestock distributed by OSDI was done on 31st July 2023 (Monday).
During the visit, OSDI's appointed vet checked the health of 49 animals, dewormed 34 animals and treated 3 livestock. Dr. Akhter also addressed the queries of the beneficiaries regarding livestock rearing and breeding.
OSDI's team visited the beneficiaries in the focused communities of Hamarkani, Waryani, Golani, Jangi Khan, Faqeer Muhammad, Muraad and Baraad.
#livestock #livelihood #animals #animalhealth
SMC Formation in Faqeer Muhammad Community
Located in the union council of Wayaro in district Lasbela (Baluchistan) is a little scattered community called Faqeer Muhammad. The village comprises of 30 vulnerable households.
On 31st July 2023 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader - Mr. Rashid Butt met the local community members to form a School Management Committee (SMC). Based on the credibility, reputation and willingness of the individuals, the SMC members were elected by the village elders and parents.
Nearly, 16 people attended the gathering.
#education #primaryeducation #school
OSDI's Team Leader Met DHO in Lasbela
On 31st July 2023 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt met the District Health Officer (DHO) - Dr. Hameed Baloch at his office. Dr. Mansoor - Deputy District Health Officer (DDHO) was also present during the meeting.
On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Butt discussed about the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in the focused areas of intervention and exploring opportunities of mutual collaboration with the health department. He further requested the health department to support OSDI in organizing General Medical Camps (GMCs).
Dr. Baloch ensured his support to facilitate the ailing people.
#health #primaryhealth #immunization
Spray Application and Training of Farmers in Horticulture
On 21st July 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said accompanied with Mr. Ibrar Ali - Field Assistant visited the Phase 1 & 2 farmers participating from the focused communities of Akhundara and Biroch in the Horticulture project. OSDI's appointed agrarian expert - Mr. Sardar Hussain thoroughly examined the plants growth.
The farmers were trained about the effective methods for orchard management. The training topic covered essential aspects of citrus cultivation, disease prevention, and pest control. OSDI's team distributed 1 bottle of Bifenthrin 250ml, 2 packets of Thiamethoxam 30gm, 2 packets of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium fertilizers (2020) 250g, 6 bottles of humic acid (micro nutrient) 4l and 50kgs of Urea fertilizer.
The farmers thanked the OSDI's team for the counselling and guidance.
#agriculture #livelihood #horticulture #orangeorchard #farmers
OSDI's Built TLC Qambrani Transferred to BEF
On 20th July 2023 (Thursday), OSDI's Assistant Manager Communications & Education - Ms. Fizza Rizvi visited the Government Girls High School located at Mondra Chowk in district Hub (Baluchistan). The purpose of this visit was to meet the Regional Supervisor (Central Region B, Kalat Division) at Baluchistan Education Foundation (BEF) - Mr. Mansoor Ahmed Baloch to sign a MoU between both the organizations.
The meeting was held at the office of Deputy District Officer (DYDO) (F) in Hub - Ms. Shazia Hameed. In the year 2021, OSDI constructed a one classroom based Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in the focused community of Qambrani in M.C. Utthal. This TLC had an enrollment strength of 79 students till the end of academic year 2022.
From the next academic session, the TLC shall now be officially managed and operated by the BEF team.
#education #primaryeducation #schooltransfer #sustainability
Staff Capacity Building and Skill Development on Non-GMO seeds
On 19th July 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's Field Assistant of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Adnan Qadir attended the training session on "Non-GMO Seeds Multiplication & Bio-Inputs" held at the Circuit House in Utthal. The training was organized by the Center for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI).
The CABI trainers delivered fruitful lectures on seed germination and best seed sowing practices. They briefed the audience about organic seeds and its benefits besides, pest controlling and management.
The event was attended by senior government officials, social sector officials and media representatives.
#agriculture #training #capacitybuilding
ADP - Phase 7 Farmers Receive Fertilizers in Lasbela
On 18th July 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) distributed nitrogen and phosphorus (NP) fertilizer amongst the farmers participating in the 7th Phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). Altogether, 13 farmers received one bag of NP fertilizer (each) on this day.
4 farmers came from Jhangi Khan, 3 from Hamarkani, 2 each from Golani & Faqeer Muhammad and one each from Baraad & Hashim Goth. The remaining 2 farmers from the focused communities of Golani and Hashim Goth received their fertilizer bags on 20th July 2023 (Thursday).
The farmers shall use the fertilizer in the upcoming days.
#agriculture #livelihood #fertilizer
OSDI organized Training on IPM for ADP Farmers
On 18th July 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) organized a farmers training on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The training was held in the OSDI's field office.
For capacity building of the farmers participating in the recent phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP), OSDI appointed Dr. Ghulam Ali (Assistant Professor) and Mr. Qaiser Habib (Lecturer) from Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences (LUAWMs) to conduct the training session. The farmers were taught modern techniques of crop protection for pest controlling and management.
Mr. Sultan - Internal Control Inspector (ICI) at WWF also conducted a training session on identifying the common pests and beneficial insects found in the crops. Furthermore, Mr. Dawood (Botanical Pesticide Expert) from WWF demonstrated the use and preparation of Kurtuma and Neem spray for gushing on the plants to protect them from pests.
OSDI's team invited District Head of Agriculture Extension Department (AED) (Lasbela & Hub) - Mr. Qamar ud Din Baloch as a Honorable Chief Guest. Besides this, Mr. Haider Abbas Naqvi - Deputy Director at AED and Mr. Muneer Ahmed Baloch - District Training Manager at Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - Provincial Institute of Teacher Education (PITE) also attended the training as dignitaries.
#agriculture #livelihood #pestcontrol #training #capacitybuilding
Botanical Pesticides Received from AED office
On 14th July 2023 (Friday), Mr. Rashid Butt - OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) visited the office of the Deputy Director - Mr. Haider Abbas Naqvi in Agriculture Extension Department (AED). The purpose of this visit was to receive the botanical pesticides for the farmers participating in the 7th Phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP).
Mr. Naqvi most generously donated 16 liters of pure Kurtuma extract and 6 liters of Neem extract for the cotton crop plants. The liquid extracts shall be sprayed on all the plants to protect them from being infested with pesticides for better growth of the plants.
OSDI shall distribute the extracts in the upcoming days.
#farmers #livelihood #agriculture #cottoncrop #pesticides
1st GMC organized in Hassanabad
In the newly intervened focused community of Hassanabad, located in the union council of Bazaar in district Mardan (KPK), OSDI organized the first General Medical Camp (GMC) on 13th July 2023 (Thursday). OSDI's appointed doctor checked 214 patients in the GMC.
The ailing people comprised of 94 males and 120 female patients. Amongst the patients, treated 26 patients were from under the age bracket of 5 years. It was observed that nearly 7% patients had Eye, Nose and Throat (ENT) infection, 6% people suffered from Gastro Intestinal Tract (GIT) Infection, 5% had skin infection issues and 4% had musculoskeletal pain. People from 4 different areas attended the GMC from the adjacent places of Baikar, Checkpost, Banda and Hassanabad.
Mr. Ibrar Ali - OSDI's Field Assistant conducted an awareness raising session with 20 participants on safe health & hygiene (H&H) practices.
#medicalcamp #primaryhealth #freemedicines #hygiene #awareness
Monitoring Visit by Agro Expert in Cotton Crop Fields
Between 12th (Wednesday) & 13th (Thursday) July 2023, OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) conducted monitoring visits of the agro fields. OSDI's appointed agro expert - Mr. Qaiser Habib accompanied the OSDI's team to check the crop health.
Out of the total 17 farmers participating in the 7th phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP) in which they have chosen to grow cotton crop, OSDI's team met 16 farmers. 1 farmer could not be reached due to road damage issue.
After the monitoring visit of the ADP farmers, OSDI's team then visited the vegetable lands of Kitchen Garden (K.G.) beneficiaries.
#farmers #livelihood #agriculture #cottoncrop #kitchengarden #vegetables
Meeting with NRSP Representative in Lasbela
On 13th July 2023 (Thursday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt visited the office of the District Supply Chain Officer in National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) - Mr. Amjad Ali Shah. It was an initial meeting to explore partnership opportunities of mutual interest.
NRSP has collaborated with OSDI in the previous years, to support us with malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) kits and medicines during the one day General Medical Camps (GMCs) held in district Lasbela.
Mr. Ali has vowed to continue supporting OSDI to help lower the malaria disease in the district.
#healthcare #malaria #primaryhealth
OSDI TL meets Village Counsellor of Sukkan
On 12th July 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt invited the village counsellor of Sukkan village at his office. This community lies in the union council of Wayaro.
Mr. Butt, discussed about the upcoming interventions of OSDI, in the newly intervened focused community of Jhangi Khan. Mr. Rehmatullah - village counsellor of Sukkan was asked to address the community issues and expedite the process of land finalization to initiate the construction work of Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in Jhangi Khan.
Moreover, Mr. Butt emphasized on the ideology of OSDI to work as collaborative partners alongside the community people.
#primaryeducation #education
Meeting with SMC members in Lasbela Office
On 12th July 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt held a meeting with the members of the School Management Committee (SMC). The meeting took place in the field office of OSDI.
In the previous month, OSDI formed a 5 members based SMC in the newly intervened focused communities of Jhangi Khan, Soomar Goth and Mutkani. As all the three communities are adjacent to each other, one Temporary Learning Center (TLC) shall be constructed in the center location.
Mr. Butt urged the SMC members to finalize a land location so the construction work shall begin.
#education #educationforall #primaryeducation #learningfacility #school
OSDI's TL Participates in Monthly DEG Meeting
On 10th July 2023 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt attended the monthly District Education Group (DEG) meeting held at the office of Deputy Commissioner (D.C). The meeting was chaired by the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) - Mr. Farhan Roonjha.
Senior representatives of the government department attended the meeting to share progress about their respective teams. The attendees included people from the Social Welfare Department, District Education Department, etc.
On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Butt shared a detailed overview of the progress especially in the field of education.
#education #educationforall
Initial Meeting with SREP Beneficiaries
On 7th July 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt and Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir met the potential beneficiaries of Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP) in the OSDI's field office. In the upcoming days, OSDI intends to initiate the 4th Phase of SREP in this district.
3 beneficiaries have been chosen to participate from the focused vulnerable communities of Faqeer Muhammad, Hashim Goth and Golani. Mr. Butt enquired in detail about the business plans of these beneficiaries. One potential beneficiary has shown interest to open a vegetable shop, one individual intends to open a tailor shop and the other is interested in grocery shop. Soon the project shall be launched.
#livelihood #smallbusiness #financialempowerment
OSDI's Team Conducted GMC in Umar Dhair village
On 27th June 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's district Team of Mardan (KPK) organized the first General Medical Camp (GMC) in the newly intervened focused community of Umar Dair. This village lies in the union council of Machi.
On behalf of OSDI, Dr. Arifullah checked and treated 197 patients in this GMC. Amongst the patients, 90 were males the remaining 107 patients were females. 25 patients from below the age group of 5 years received primary health care treatment at this medical camp. OSDI's team gave free medicines as per the doctor's prescription to the patients.
The medical camp was attended by the ailing people from the adjacent communities of Darang Kotti, Seel Banda and Surkh Koye alongwith Umar Dhair village
#primaryhealth #freemedicines #treatment #healthcheck
Livestock Health Check by Vet in Lasbela
On 27th June 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) accompanied by the vet - Dr. Akhtar visited the beneficiaries of Phase 5 - Livestock Development Project (LDP). The visit was aimed to check the health of remaining animals left in the previous trip.
Altogether, the vet examined the health of 54 animals from 8 focused communities. OSDI's team met 17 beneficiaries of LDP from the vulnerable communities of Hamarkani, Jhangi Khan, Muraad, Baraad, Gao, Faqeer Muhammad, Hindu Mohalla and Jamot Colony.
The vet dewormed 27 livestock and treated 1 animal.
#livestock #livelihood #animalhealth #deworming #healthcheck
SMC Formation in New Communities of Lasbela
On 27th June 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt visited the newly intervened focused community of Jangi Khan to meet the community members and form a School Management Committee (SMC). People also attended the meeting from Mutkani and Soomar villages.
Altogether, 38 community representatives from these villages selected 5 reputable people as SMC members. OSDI shall soon initiate the construction of a Temporary Learning Center (TLC) to begin the education process after finalization of land for school premises.
The SMC members have vowed to positively contribute towards the cause of education to help uplift their communities from illiteracy.
#school #schoolmanagement #primaryeducation #notoilliteracy
1st Medical Camp in Hamarkani Community
On 26th June 2023 (Monday), OSDI's Healthcare team conducted the 1st General Medical Camp (GMC) in the newly intervened focused community of Hamarkani. This village is located in the union council of Wayaro in district Lasbela (Baluchistan).
A total number of 168 patients received medical assistance and treatment during this one day GMC. The patients comprised of 102 females and 66 ailing males. Majority of the patients were diagnosed suffering from Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) (25%), Skin Infections (23%) and Gastro Intestinal Tract Infection (GIT) (20%) besides other diseases.
OSDI's team held 2 sensitization sessions on safe health & hygiene (H&H) practices to train and educate 41 participants to help them improve their living conditions.
#primaryhealth #hygieneawareness #freemedicines #treatment
OSDI Donates Medicines in Mardan
OOn 21st June 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's Head of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said and Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali successfully donated medicines in the Rustam Civil Hospital. Dr. Kashif Pirzada - Medical Superintendent (M.S.) received the medicines on behalf of the hospital.
OSDI's team donated 5012 capsules of Esorid (40mg) medicine for the vulnerable and deserving patients. Esorid capsules are used to cure erosive reflux esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease and duodenal ulcers.
The management of Rustam Civil Hospital applauded the efforts of OSDI for the generous donation.
#medicinedonation #health #helppatients
Monitoring Visit by Horticulture Expert
On 17th June 2023 (Saturday), OSDI's Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali paid a monitoring visit to the focused communities of Biroch and Akhundara to examine the condition of orange fruit plants distributed in the Horticulture project. OSDI's appointed agro expert - Mr. Sardar Hussain accompanied the field assistant during this visit.
After thorough observation of the plants, the agro expert recommended the farmers to use potassium humic acid, NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium) fertilizer and urea (Nitrogen fertilizers) to overcome the fertilizer deficiency.
Moreover, as few plants were identified to be affected by leaf minor disease Mr. Hussain recommended to have bifenthrin spray sprinkled on them.
#agriculture #horticulture #fruitorchard #orangefruit #plants #fertilizers #livelihood
Meeting with Representative of CPD-PITE
On 17th June 2023 (Saturday), Mr. Rashid Butt - OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) held a meeting with Mr. Muneer Ahmed Baloch - District Training Manager at Continuous Professional Development (CPD) - Provincial Institute of Teacher Education (PITE). The meeting took place at OSDI's field office of district Lasbela.
Both the representatives exchanged details about the progress of ongoing projects in the field of education. They also discussed about opportunities of mutual interest to promote the cause of education in district Lasbela.
On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Butt took keen interest in teachers training and professional development sessions to further improve the quality of education being delivered in class.
#education #primaryeducation #teachertraining #capacitybuilding
Reverification of Beneficiaries for LAP Projects
Between 14th (Wednesday) - 17th (Saturday) June 2023, OSDI's Field Team of district Mardan (KPK) under the leadership of Mr. Sajjad Said - Head of District met a total number of 35 individuals for the reverification process of potential beneficiaries for the upcoming projects of Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP). The selection of beneficiaries would be finalized based on pre-defined LAP family selection criterion.
Under LAP, OSDI offers a variety of projects such as Agriculture Development Project (ADP), Horticulture Project, Livestock Development Project (LDP) and Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP). During the meeting, Mr. Said briefed the participants about the beneficiaries' roles and responsibilities for making OSDI's initiatives sustainable after its exit.
He also guided the individuals how they could contribute effectively for the overall progress of their relevant communities.
#livelihood #agriculture #livestock #smallbusiness #horticulture #incomegeneration
OSDI's TL attends meeting in DC office
On 13th June 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt met the Honorable Deputy Commissioner of district Lasbela at his office.
Mr. Younas Sinjrani - Deputy Commissioner chaired the meeting to know about their upcoming and ongoing projects in the district by representatives of the social sector. Mr. Farhan Ronjhoo - Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), District Health Officer (DHO), Deputy DHO, Deputy Director Agriculture & Livestock, MS DHQ hospital, DSM from PPHI and representatives of other line departments were present during the meeting. On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Butt briefed about the sustainability creation projects previously completed within the focused communities. Furthermore, he informed about the interventions planned in the new susceptible villages.
All the meeting participants applauded the poverty alleviation strategies of OSDI.
OSDI's TL meets Senior Representative at Agriculture Extension Department
On 12th June 2023 (Monday), Mr. Rashid Butt - OSDI's recently appointed Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) met a senior representative at Agriculture Extension Department in Lasbela district.
Firstly, Mr. Butt visited the office of Deputy Director - Mr. Haider Abbas Naqvi. During the meeting, OSDI's representative shared details about the OSDI's currently ongoing Agriculture Development Project (ADP). He also invited Mr. Abbas to visit the agro fields of OSDI's farmers and attend the capacity building trainings and workshops as an honorable guest.
Next, Mr. Butt distributed urea bags amongst the 2 farmers who could not receive the bags on 10th June 2023.
#agriculture #farmers #fertilizer
Fertilizer Distribution amongst ADP - Phase 7 Farmers
On 10th June 2023 (Saturday), OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) distributed urea (Nitrogen Fertilizer) bags amongst 15 farmers participating in the 7th Phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). The remaining 2 farmers could not visit the OSDI's field office due to some unavoidable reason however, they will receive it in a few days.
It is the 2nd round of fertilizer distribution amongst the farmers in this phase. Each farmer received 2 bags of urea per acre of land.
The farmers thanked OSDI for its contribution in helping them uplift from poverty.
#agriculture #farmers #fertilizer
Animal Health-Check by Vet in Lasbela
On 8th June 2023 (Thursday), OSDI's Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) - Mr. Babar Junaid accompanied by the field team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) visited the beneficiaries of Phase 5 - Livestock Development Project (LDP). Dr. Akhtar - veterinary expert also accompanied the OSDI's team.
The vet checked the health of 83 animals from the focused communities of Hussain Goth, Musa Goth, Hashim Burfat and Golani.
36 animals were dewormed by the OSDI's appointed vet and 1 animal received medical treatment as per need on this day.
#healthcheck #livestock #vet
BBCM and H&H session Conducted in Saleem Khan Banda
On 7th June 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's Head of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said and Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the newly intervened focused community of Saleem Khan Banda to conduct a Broad Based Community Meeting (BBCM) and Health & Hygiene (H&H) awareness raising session. This village is located in the union council of Bazaar.
Prior to initiating the BBCM, Mr. Said visited the water bore and water storage tank site in this community. The BBCM was attended by 25 participants. After a thorough discussion on the day-to-day issues being faced by the villagers, Mr. Said initiated an awareness raising session on the need and importance of safe health & hygiene (H&H) practices to help lower the health issues and improve the living conditions of the local people.
OSDI's representative trained the participants on effects of daily bathing, brushing teeth twice a day, trimming of nails every week, washing of hands before and after every meal specially after using the toilet. He further informed about the hazardous effects of snuffing tobacco on health.
#health #hygiene #awareness
Monitoring Visit to Agro and K.G. Fields
On 7th June 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's newly appointed Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir and Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) - Mr. Babar Junaid conducted a monitoring visit to the agro fields of farmers participating in the Phase 7 of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). The farmers have opted to grow cotton crop in this cycle.
OSDI's appointed agro expert - Mr. Qaiser Habib was also a part of this monitoring team. Altogether, fields of 14 farmers were visited in 5 focused communities. The agro expert checked the cotton crops' progress and informed the beneficiaries about weeds and pest management. He also explained the efficient application of urea fertilizer and irrigation water. Next, the monitoring team visited the Kitchen Gardens (K.G.) of 11 beneficiaries to check their vegetable crops.
The ADP farmers and K.G. beneficiaries were grateful to the OSDI's team for the field visit.
#agriculture #farmers #kitchengarden #monitoring
Initial Meeting to Reopen GGPS in Shanay Zangal
On 6th June 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's team of district Mardan (KPK) and Mr. Zahir Shah - District Planning Officer (DPO) at Elementary & Secondary Education Foundation (ESEF) visited the newly intervened focused community of Shanay Zangal. This village comprises of 30 vulnerable households.
The team met the community elders of this village to discuss about the reopening of non-functional Government Girls Primary School (GGPS). Mr. Said had a detailed discussion with stakeholders to uplift the cause of primary education in this village, focus on female enrollment and make education easily accessible to all out-of-school children (OOSC).
Moreover, the community elders thanked OSDI's team for initiating to support them.
#education #primaryeducation #femaleliteracy #studentenrollment
OSDI's HoD meets ESEF Representative in Mardan
On 5th June 2023 (Monday), OSDI's Head of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said met the District Planning Officer (DPO) at Elementary & Secondary Education Foundation (ESEF) - Mr. Zahir Shah at his office. The purpose of this meeting was to explore opportunities for sustainability, address specific concerns related to educational infrastructure, and seek further opportunities for mutual collaboration in the newly intervened focused communities of OSDI.
During the discussion, Mr. Said shared details about OSDI's upcoming projects in the newly selected focused communities. He further explained the efforts being made for community mobilization to highlight the cause of female literacy and have out-of-school children (OOSC) enrolled to acquire primary education.
Mr. Shah appreciated the efforts of OSDI and vowed to visit the focused community of Shanay Zangal to meet the local community regarding reopening of the non-functional Government Girls Primary School (GGPS).
#education #primaryeducation #femaleliteracy #studentenrollment
OSDI's Manager Programs visited the Agro Fields
On 30th May 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar N. Khan along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the agro fields of the farmers facilitated in the 7th Phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). The purpose of this visit was to check the project implementation and ensure timely application of fertilizers and weedicides.
OSDI's team visited the 16 farmers from the vulnerable focused communities of Hamarkhani, Hashim Burfat, Golani, Jangi Khan and Faqeer Muhammad. Due to time constraints, 1 farmer from the community of Baraad was not met.
Mr. Khan had one-to-one detail discussion with each farmer to check the project progress.
#agriculture #farmers #cottoncrop #livelihood #inspection
General Medical Camp in Saleem Khan Banda
On 24th May 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's district Team of Mardan (KPK) organized the first General Medical Camp (GMC) in the newly intervened focused community of Saleem Khan Banda. This village lies in the union council of Bazaar. On an average the community lies, at a distance of 14kms from the Bazaar Government Hospital.
On behalf of OSDI, Dr. Arifullah checked and treated 212 patients in this GMC. Amongst the patients, 81 were males the remaining 131 patients were females. 17 patients from below the age group of 5 years received primary health care treatment at this medical camp. It was observed, that most of the patients suffered from viral fever and were anemic due to malnutrition. OSDI's team gave free medicines as per the doctor's prescription to the patients. The medical camp was attended by ailing people from the adjacent communities of Saleem Khan Banda, Kas Malandary, Khula Dhere and Nari Khawar.
OSDI's team conducted 2 health and hygiene (H&H) awareness raising sessions which were attended by 26 people altogether.
#medicalcamp #primaryhealthcare #treatment #freemedicines #hygieneawareness
Initial Assessment of SREP in Lasbela
Between 19th (Friday) and 20th (Saturday) May 2023, initial assessment of suitable beneficiaries for the upcoming phase of Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP) was done by the district Lasbela (Baluchistan) team. Uptil now, OSDI has successfully facilitated 16 vulnerable individuals to initiate the small businesses in this district.
To support susceptible individuals to initiate small businesses under Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) selection and identification of individuals is being conducted as of now. OSDI's team conducted initial assessments of 9 male and female individuals. People interviewed were from Hashim Burfat (4), 3 from Hamarkani, 1 each from Jangi Khan and Faqeer Muhammad.
The project shall be launched after finalization of beneficiarie.
#livelihood #smallbusiness #incomegeneration #assessment
Course books Distributed in TLC Qambrani
On 13th May 2023 (Saturday), OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) handed over the course books received from the Government's Education Department, last month. School teacher - Ms. Maryam received the course books books on behalf of the students enrolled in the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Qambrani.
After a while, the enthusiastic students stood in a queue to receive their course books for the new academic year. This TLC has been upgraded to grade 3 with the passing out of students from the previous grade.
OSDI shall distribute stationary items amongst the students in the next few days.
#education #primaryeducation #students #newacademicyear #coursebooks
K.G. Follow-up and Application of Agro Inputs
Between 11th (Thursday) - 12th (Friday) May 2023, OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali and Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the beneficiaries of recently initiated Kitchen Garden (K.G.) Project - Phase 4 and farmers of newly commenced Phase 7 - Agriculture Development Project (ADP). During this 2 days monitoring visit, the OSDI's team checked the progress of the K.G. and ADP project.
It was observed that seedlings had sprouted on the K.G. plots and farmers were busy in seed sowing of cotton crop on their agro farmlands. OSDI's team guided the farmers about application of weedicides in cotton crop and appropriate usage of fertilizers. The farmers appreciated the gesture of the OSDI's team in helping them with the sowing method.
During this visit, the OSDI's team went to the focused communities of Baraad, Faqeer Muhammad, Golani and Jangi Khan.
#livelihood #agriculture #kitchengarden #farmers #monitoring #agroinputs #cottoncrop
Health check of Livestock by Vet in Lasbela
On 9th May 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) accompanied with the Veterinary Officer in Government's Livestock Department - Dr. Akhtar visited the beneficiaries of Phase 5 - Livestock Development Project (LDP).
It was a regular monitoring visit to check the health of the animals distributed by OSDI. Dr. Akhtar checked the health of nearly 125 animals. To ensure better health of the animals, 75 goats were dewormed by the vet.
On this day, beneficiaries from the focused communities of Hussain Goth, Musa Goth, Baraad, Faqeer Muhammad, Jangi Khan, Golani and Hamarkani were met.
#livelihood #livestock #animalhealth #healthcheck #deworming #vaccination
Seed Sowing Demonstration by Agro Expert
On 8th May 2023 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali and Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir accompanied with Mr. Qaiser Habib - OSDI's appointed agro expert visited the farmlands of Agriculture Development Project (ADP) - Phase 7 participants. To educate the farmers about better seed sowing practices the agro expert delivered a demonstration.
During the capacity building session, seed broadcasting technique was explained by the agro expert. The farmers learnt about the importance of distancing while sowing seeds, uniformity in seed depths and layering of soil over the seed. Mr. Habib also briefed about the weedicide spray and its usage through drip irrigation process.
The farmers enthusiastically learnt the new crop cultivation methods with interest.
#agriculture #farmers #cottoncrop #agroinputs #weedicides #seedsowing
Monitoring Visit of SREP beneficiaries
Between 9th (Tuesday) - 10th (Wednesday) May 2023, OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali met the 3 beneficiaries facilitated under the Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP) in district Mardan (KPK). Last year, these beneficiaries were supported to initiate their small businesses.
Amongst these beneficiaries, 2 individuals belonged to the focused community of Akhundara and the remaining 1 person was from Prrang Dara village. Mr. Ali checked the financial books of these beneficiaries, enquired about the daily sales and profits, etc.
Overall, the beneficiaries seemed to be satisfied with their businesses.
#smallbusiness #livelihood #sustainability
Monitoring Visit of WNH Project in Akhundara
On 8th May 2023 (Monday), OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the focused community of Akhundara in district Mardan (KPK). The purpose of this visit was to check the condition of solar panels given under the Water Nearby Homes (WNH) project.
Last year, OSDI set-up the solar panels as per the requirements of the local community to ease the water extraction process for the orange fruit plants watering. These plants have been distributed under the horticulture project.
Mr. Ali received a sum of PKR 10,000 from the 7 farmers participating in the horticulture project as monthly installment of CDF amount.
#horticulture #agriculture #farmers #solarpanels #orangefruit #plants #water #solarpanels
Monitoring of Orange Fruit Orchards
Between 12th (Friday) and 13th (Saturday) May 2023, OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the focused communities of Akhundara and Biroch in district Mardan (KPK) to check the orange fruit plants.
During the field visit, Mr. Ali had one to one meetings with the farmers and enquired if there were any issues. The farmers shared details about watering, application of pesticides and weedicides on time, etc.
OSDI's efforts for the regular follow-up and keen interest in this project was appreciated by the farmers.
#farmers #fruitorchard #orangeplant #agriculture #horticulture
Initiation of ADP - Phase VII in District Lasbela
On 6th May 2023 (Saturday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali and Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir distributed cotton crop inputs (seeds, fertilizer, and weedicide) among the selected farmers in the 7th Phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). The farmers have also been given cash grants for plowing and land preparation.
During this cycle, 17 farmers have been selected to grow cotton crop on 48 acres of their farmlands. OSDI's field team has distributed 3.3kgs cotton seeds, one bag of Diammonium phosphate (DAP), two bags of nitrogen fertilizer urea, one bag of NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium), and one bottle of Pendimethalin - Herbicide per acre. These inputs were recommended by the agriculture expert. The tillage amount given to each farmer is PKR 6600 per acre.
In this phase, the farmers have been chosen from the focused communities of Faqeer Muhammad (3), Hamarkani (3), Hashim Burfat (2), Jangi Khan (4), Golani (4) and Baraad (1).
#agriculture #farmers #cottoncrop #agroinputs #fertilizers #weedicides
Capacity Building of Farmers for Phase - 7 in ADP
On 4th May 2023 (Thursday), OSDI organized a capacity building training on modern techniques of cotton crop cultivation at OSDI's district Lasbela office for the ADP phase VII beneficiaries. The training was conducted by appointed agrarian expert - Mr. Qaiser Habib.
Nearly, 28 farmers attended this session amongst which 20 were participants of ADP - Phase 7 and the remaining 8 attendees belonged to the recently completed phase 6. Mr. Habib began the training with details about the importance of using modern agrarian techniques to enhance the crop yield and generate better livelihood.
Furthermore, using the powerpoint tool he explained the different steps involved in cotton crop farming such as land preparation and leveling, maintaining soil fertility, seed broadcasting, application of fertilizers, traditional and chemical pest & weeds management techniques, irrigation pattern, etc. After the training, a detailed question and answer session was held to address the queries of the farmers.
#agriculture #farmers #cottoncrop #training #capacitybuilding
OSDI's TL attended the Monthly DEG meeting
On 5th May 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali attended the monthly District Education Group (DEG) meeting held at the office of the Deputy Commissioner Lasbela. This follow up meeting is regularly conducted to ensure transparency and be updated about the upcoming and ongoing education projects within the district.
During the meeting, it was informed that 4 non-functional closed schools were reopened by the District Education Department. To control the usage of gutka, tobacco, mawa, etc. by school students strict disciplinary action is being taken by the concerned authorities. Furthermore, plantation of trees in schools, capacity building of the school teachers and setting up of new electrical connections in educational facilities was also discussed.
On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Mansoor briefed about the recent interventions of OSDI in new vulnerable communities of district Lasbela and intentions to open up Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) in Faqeer Muhammad, Jangi Khan and Mutkani.
#primaryschool #education #educationforall
Senior Official of BEF Visits TLC Qambrani
On 5th May 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir from district Lasbela (Baluchistan) visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) located in the vulnerable community of Qambrani along with Mr. Mansoor Baloch - Regional Director of Baluchistan Education Foundation (BEF).
Mr. Baloch checked the student enrollment register and enquired about the progress of students from the class teacher. The students were engaged in question and answer session by him.
At the end of the visit, Mr. Baloch appreciated the efforts of the OSDI's team in provision of quality education to the under-privileged students. OSDI is committed to exploring new partnerships with local stakeholders for sustainability and the aforementioned visit was initiated to hand over the facility to BEF.
#education #primaryeducation #students #educationforall #teacher
Land Inspection by Agro Expert in Lasbela
On 2nd May 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) accompanied with the Agriculture Expert - Mr. Qaiser Habib visited the agro fields of 20 vulnerable farmers for the upcoming phase 7 of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). The team travelled to 6 newly intervened focused communities located in union council of Wayaro.
The agro expert met the farmers and checked the land size, soil fertility, land levelling and irrigation water channels before project initiation. Each farmer will receive agro inputs in the form of grants. The OSDI's team visited farmers in the communities of Hamarkani, Hashim Burfat, Golani, Jangi Khan, Faqeer Muhammad and Baraad.
Cotton crop will be grown in this upcoming phase.
#agriculture #farmers #livelihood #cottoncrop #landcheck
Donation of Medicines to Rustam Civil Hospital
On 3rd May 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the Rustam Civil Hospital to donate medicines. On behalf of the hospital, Medical Superintendent (M.S.) - Dr. Kashif Pirzada received the kind donation.
OSDI has donated 8,960 capsules of Esorid (20mg) and 5,012 capsules of 40mg Esorid medicine. This medicine will support the healthcare facility to treat the patients suffering from Acid Peptic Diseases (APD).
Dr. Kashif wholeheartedly thanked the OSDI's management for the kind gesture to facilitate the ailing people.
#healthcare #medicines #freemedicines #donation #communitydevelopment
District Education Department Donated Course Books
On 29th April 2023 (Saturday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Shah received the kind donation of course books from the District Education Department. These books are to be distributed in the upcoming next academic session. Students from kindergarten to grade three shall receive these books. The course books received by the OSDI's representative included 27 textbooks for KG students, 24 books for class 1, 15 books for class 2 and 14 books for class 3. To further facilitate the students, OSDI shall distribute stationary items and note copies amongst the students.
#primaryeducation #coursebooks #education #newacademicyear
Monitoring Visit by Manager Programs
OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar Khan along with the Head of District Mardan - Mr. Sajjad Said visited the focused communities of Biroch and Akhundara to check the health of orange fruit plants distributed in the two phases of Horticulture project. The visit was conducted on 20th April 2023. Altogether, 10 vulnerable farmers have been supported to grow orange fruit on their farmlands in this pilot project. OSDI's appointed agrarian expert - Mr. Usman Said recommended the farmers to have pesticide spray gushed over the plants as a very minor section of plants have been identified with leaf minor pest. To control the situation on the initial level Mr. Said urged the farmers to take action soon after the wheat harvesting process is completed. Manager Programs met each farmer in person to enquire about their plants growth and any other issues.
#farmers #livelihood #horticulture #agriculture #orangefruit #plants #fruitorchards
Broad Based Community Meeting in Saleem Khan
On 20th April 2023 (Thursday), OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar Khan accompanied with the Head of District - Mr. Sajjad Said visited the newly selected focused community of Saleem Khan in district Mardan (KPK). This village lies in the union council of Bazaar. There are nearly 80 households in this village with a population size of 600 individuals. During the Broad Based Community Meeting (BBCM), Mr. Sheheryar discussed about the construction of a Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in this community, to impart primary education and ensuring easy accessibility of clean drinking water. Besides this, the villagers discussed about their day-to-day issues and problems. 15 village elders and representatives attended the meeting.
#education #primaryeducation #safewater #drinkingwater #sustainability
Health & Hygiene Session conducted in TLC Akhundara
On 28th April 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali conducted a Health & Hygiene (H&H) awareness raising session in the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Akhundara. This educational facility has been handed over to the Elementary & Secondary Education Foundation (ESEF) this year. Altogether, 40 students attended this capacity building session in which they were trained by the OSDI's representative about safe health & hygiene practices to live a healthy life. 17 female students and 23 male students thoroughly enjoyed the training session. The students learned about proper handwashing techniques and had fun in the practical activity. Mr. Ali also educated the students about the positive health benefits of brushing teeth twice a day, wearing clean clothes, bathing daily, disposing litter properly, ensuring hygiene in home and surrounding, etc.
#health #hygiene #awareness #education #capacitybuilding #handwash #training
Land Verification for ADP - Phase 7 in Lasbela
On 27th April 2023 (Thursday), OSDI's Manager Monitoring & Evaluation and Healthcare - Dr. Kamran Sohail along with the M&E and Healthcare Officer - Mr. Abdullah Ilyas Ghaznavi and field team visited the newly intervened focused communities of district Lasbela (Baluchistan). The purpose of this visit was to re-verify the potential farmers and check their land prior to initiating the 7th Phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). The farmers are expected to grow cotton crop in the upcoming phase. Altogether, OSDI's team met 23 farmers from which 4 farmers belonged to the community of Hamarkani, 3 from Hashim Burfat, 2 from Golani, 4 from Baraad village and 5 each from Jangi Khan and Faqeer Muhammad. ADP - Phase 7 shall commence soon after the finalization of the farmers.
#agriculture #livelihood #cottoncrop #farmers #monitoring
OSDI donates medicines for Hinglaj Yatra for the 3rd time
On 19th April 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's district Lasbela (Baluchistan) team handed over medicines for the upcoming Holy Pilgrimage of Hinglaj Yatra to the District Health Officer (DHO). This annual event holds an important position in the Hindu religion. This year, the Holy Pilgrimage is scheduled to commence between 25th April 2023 to 1st May 2023. Hindu devotees from across the globe will attend this significant festival, in which they will visit the Hinglaj Asthan. On behalf of the Hindu brethren, Dr. Hameed Baloch - District Health Officer (DHO) approached the OSDI's team for the kind donation of medicines. Like every year, the district government shall set-up a medical camp to serve the devotees with suitable primary healthcare facilitations.
#medicalcamp #healthcare #primaryhealth #freemedicines
Monthly Monitoring Visit of Vet in Lasbela
On 14th April 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali visited the beneficiaries of Livestock Development Project (LDP) - Phase 5 to check the health of the animals distributed by OSDI. Mr. Muhammad Akhtar - Vet Officer at Veterinary Department in District Lasbela accompanied OSDI's Team Leader during this monitoring and health check visit. OSDI's team travelled to the focused communities of Hussain Goth in Chib Sheikh, Musa Goth, Jangi Khan, Baraad and Muraad to have one-to-one meetings with the beneficiaries and observed the health of their animals. Altogether, health of 82 livestock was checked. OSDI's team inoculated a dose of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) vaccination to 32 goats, 34 animals were dewormed with Oxafex medicine and 13 goats received injections of Genta Combisone medicine for protection against viral fever and flu.
#livestock #livelihood #goats #deworming #vaccination #healthcheck #animalhealth
Initial Assessment of Farmers for Cotton Crop Cultivation
Between 6th (Thursday) and 9th (Sunday) April 2023, OSDI's Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) - Mr. Babar Junaid along with the field team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) conducted an initial survey in the newly intervened focused communities. The preliminary assessments were made for the upcoming Phase 7 of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). The farmers are expected to grow cotton crop in this phase. OSDI's team interviewed 28 individuals from the focused communities of Hamarkani, Golani, Hashim Burfat, Jangi Khan, Faqeer Muhammad and Baraad. Extremely vulnerable candidates will be selected to participate upon compilation of results.
#cottoncrop #farmers #livelihood #agriculture #assessment
Kitchen Garden - Phase 4 Initiated in Lasbela
Between 12th (Wednesday) & 14th (Friday) April 2023, OSDI's district Lasbela (Baluchistan) team distributed vegetable seeds amongst the 29 vulnerable beneficiaries selected to participate in the recent phase of Kitchen Garden project. It is the 4th Phase of K.G. in this district. On an average, each beneficiary has chosen to sow seeds on 250 sq. ft. of land. From the focused under-privileged communities of Golani (3) and Waryani 2 families have been selected to participate along with, 4 from Jangi Khan, 2 from Hussain Chib Sheikh, 2 from Muraad, 7 from Baraad and 9 from Faqeer Muhammad community. OSDI has facilitated the beneficiaries to grow ladyfinger, apple gourd and ridge gourd in this phase.
#kitchengarden #vegetables #growyourownfood #foodsecurity
OSDI's TL attended Monthly DEG Meeting
On 3rd April 2023 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali attended the monthly District Education Group Meeting (DEG) held at the office of Deputy Commissioner (Lasbela). The meeting was chaired under the honorable leadership of Mr. Murad Khan Qasi - D.C. (Lasbela). During the meeting, it was discussed that atleast 10 non-functional government schools shall be regularized and made functional. The usage of substance abuse such as tobacco/gutka/mawa, etc. by the students shall be controlled at school level. Aggressive efforts shall be made to increase the student enrollment ratio and teaching vacancies shall be filled through inclusion of appropriate candidates to impart quality education. On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Mansoor shared the details about the ongoing efforts made by OSDI to highlight the cause of education in this region. District Education Officer (DEO) - Mr. Imran Hussain, Mr. Qadir (District Coordinator) at UNICEF and Mr. Muneer from Real Time School Monitoring (RTSM) and other dignitaries also attended the gathering.
#education #school #studentenrollment #teacher #learningprocess
Horticulture Monitoring Visit in Mardan
Between 13th (Thursday) and 14th (Friday) April 2023, OSDI's Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali made a monthly monitoring visit to the 10 orange fruit farm fields in the focused communities of Akhundara and Biroch. During the visit, Mr. Ali met the farmers and checked the fruit plants one by one. The fruit plants were observed in good condition. Mr. Ali enquired about the regularity in plants watering and ensuring protection from weedicides and pests. The farmers seemed to be satisfied with the regular monthly monitoring visits of the OSDI team and its appointed agro expert.
#horticulture #farming #fruitorchard #oranges #plants #monitoring
Horticulture Farms Visited by Agro Expert in Mardan
On 29th March 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI’s Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) – Mr. Ibrar Ali along with the newly appointed Agriculture Expert - Mr. Naveed Ahmed visited the horticulture farms in the focused communities of Akhundara and Biroch. Mr. Ahmed holds a MSc. Degree in Botany from the University of Peshawar.
During the monitoring visit, it was observed that the orange fruit plants in both the communities were doing well. Regular follow-ups and close monitoring by the OSDI’s team has kept the farmers at their toes.
The farmers were grateful for the guidance by the agro expert.
#livelihood #horticulture #farmers #oranges #fruit #plants
Veterinary Expert Visit in District Lasbela
Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) – Mr. Babar Junaid accompanied with the Field Assistant of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) – Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the Livestock Development Project (LDP) beneficiaries of Phase – 5 between 29th (Wednesday) and 30th (Thursday) March 2023. OSDI’s appointed Veterinary Expert – Mr. Muhammad Akhtar (Vet Officer at Veterinary Department in District Lasbela) checked the animals distributed by OSDI in Phase-5 of Livestock Development Project (LDP).
OSDI’s team checked and treated, a total number of 130 animals. It was observed that 7 – 8 animals were found sick and were instantly treated by the vet. The most common diseases diagnosed in the animals were diarrhea, flu and fever. Parturate animals were given drench by the vet.
The beneficiaries thanked OSDI’s team for the kind facilitation.
#livelihood #livestock #vet #animals #treatment
Monitoring Visit by Agro Expert of ADP Fields
On 29th (Wednesday) and 30th (Thursday) March 2023, Manager Programs of OSDI – Mr. Sheheryar Khan along with the Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) – Mr. Mansoor Ali visited the wheat fields of 19 farmers participating in the Phase 6 of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). OSDI’s appointed Agro Expert – Mr. Qaiser Habib (Lecturer in Horticulture Department) at University of Lasbela accompanied the OSDI’s team to conduct close monitoring of wheat crops.
During the visit, it was observed that as a positive outcome of close follow-ups the farmers have performed better as compared to the previous years. The farmers informed that they had never heard about DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate) fertilizer prior to becoming OSDI’s beneficiary. It is for the first time they have used such agro inputs distributed by OSDI and the results are impactful.
As of now, the wheat crop is in the harvesting phase. Previously, the crop produce was calculated at 8 maunds per acre.
#farmers #agriculture #wheatcrop #livelihood
H&H session held in TLC of Akhundara
On 28th March 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI’s Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) – Mr. Ibrar Ali conducted a health & hygiene (H&H) awareness raising session in the OSDI’s built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Akhundara. This school has been handed over to Elementary & Secondary Education Foundation (ESEF) this year.
Altogether, 44 students attended the sensitization session in which they were trained about safe health & hygiene (H&H) practices. Mr. Ali briefed the students about the benefits of regular hand-wash, taking bath daily, trimming of nails every week, combing of hair and wearing clean clothes.
He asked the students to ensure their surroundings are kept clean by discarding litter properly.
#health #hygiene #awareness #training #capacitybuilding #students
Monitoring of ADP Fields in District Lasbela
On 22nd March 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI’s Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) – Mr. Mansoor Ali along with the Field Assistant – Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the agro fields of farmers participating in the 5th Phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). Farmers have chosen to grow wheat crop in this phase.
To monitor the crop growth, Mr. Qaiser Habib – OSDI’s appointed agrarian expert accompanied the OSDI’s team to the farmlands of all 19 farmers. The team visited the focused communities of Muraad, Baraad, Hussain Goth in Chib Sheikh, Jangi Khan, Faqeer Muhammad, Waryani and Golani.
Mr. Habib closely inspected the crops and responded to the queries of the farmers in detail.
#farmers #agriculture #livelihood #wheat #monitoring
Pakistan Day Celebration at TLC Qambrani
On 24th March 2023 (Friday), Pakistan Day Celebration was held at the OSDI’s built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in Qambrani community in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). Each year, Pakistan Day is celebrated on 23rd March to commemorate the Lahore Resolution which holds a high historic value in formation of the country.
As compared to the previous year, the school teacher – Ms. Mariam conducted an art work activity this time. It was a coloring and drawing fun filled activity, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all the students present in class. The students were assigned the task to draw the Pakistani flag.
The children enthusiastically show cased their artwork after the activity.
#students #pakistanday #drawing #coloring #education #primaryschool
Health Check of She-Goats in Lasbela
On 15th March 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI’s Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) – Mr. Mansoor Ali accompanied by the Field Assistant – Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the focused communities of LDP – Phase 5 beneficiaries. Dr. Karim - Senior Veterinary Officer from the Livestock Department also joined the OSDI’s team.
The purpose of this visit was to conduct fertility tests on the she-goats distributed during this month. Dr. Karim had ultrasound done on 29 she-goats.
The goats checked belonged to the focused communities of Hussain Goth, Moosa Goth and Hamarkani Goth.
#livestock #vet #healthcheck #livelihood
Field Visit of Senior Education Officer to District Lasbela
On 20th March 2023 (Monday), OSDI’s Senior Education Officer – Ms. Andaleeb H. Malik visited the newly intervened focused communities of district Lasbela (Baluchistan). The purpose of this field visit was to conduct Broad Based Community Meetings (BBCMs) to form School Management Committees (SMCs) in the targeted communities of Jangi Khan, Mutkani and Faqeer Muhammad.
OSDI’s district team of Lasbela accompanied the Senior Education Officer during the field visit. Firstly, OSDI’s team met the community representatives of Faqeer Muhammad and formed an SMC there then, villagers of Mutkani and Jangi Khan were met to highlight the cause of education.
Later on, Ms. Andaleeb also visited the OSDI’s built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) located in Qambrani village for student assessment.
#education #primaryeducation #school #studentassessment
5th General Medical Camp held in Akhundara
On 18th March 2023 (Saturday), OSDI’s Field Team of district Mardan (KPK) organized the 167th General Medical Camp (GMC) in this region. The medical camp was held for the 5th time in the focused vulnerable community of Akhundara.
OSDI’s appointed doctor checked 262 patients during this one day GMC. Amongst the patients, 91 were males and 171 were female patients. The patients attending this GMC came from 5 susceptible adjacent communities of Karko Banda, Sab e Maira, Warra Dara, Jarro and Tajakabaad. OSDI facilitated the patients with free check-up, treatment and medicines.
39 child patients from the age group of below 5 years availed the primary healthcare treatment at this GMC.
#health #medicalcamp #freemedicines #treatment #primaryhealthcare
OSDI organized 1st General Medical Camp in Jangi Khan
In the newly intervened vulnerable community of Jangi Khan, OSDI has organized the 1st General Medical Camp (GMC) on 17th March 2023 (Friday). This village lies in the union council of Wayaro in district Lasbela (Baluchistan).
OSDI’s appointed doctors and paramedical staff checked 204 patients at this medical camp. Majority of the patients treated were females (117) and 87 were male patients. It was diagnosed that most of the ailing people had health issues of Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) and Gastro Intestinal Tract Infections (GIT) besides, skin diseases and musculoskeletal pains.
To sensitize the participants about safe health & hygiene (H&H) practices 4 hygiene awareness raising sessions were held by OSDI’s Health team in which 112 people were trained.
#health #medicalcamp #hygiene #awareness #capacitybuilding
LDP - Phase 5 Initiated in District Lasbela
Between 9th (Thursday) – 10th (Friday) March 2023, OSDI’s team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) under supervision of Mr. Babar Junaid - Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) visited the livestock market of District Hub. This market is located in the union council of Sakraan.
During the two days survey, Senior Veterinary Officer – Dr. Kareem also accompanied the OSDI’s team to check the physical health of the goats prior to purchase. The next day, on 11th (Saturday) March 2023, OSDI’s team successfully distributed 111 animals amongst the 39 nominated beneficiaries of Livestock Development Project (LDP) – Phase 5. Beneficiaries facilitated on this day, belonged to the vulnerable communities of Hussain Goth, Moosa Goth, Barad Murad, Hashim Goth, Golani, Burfat Goth and Hamarkani Goth.
As for the remaining 5 beneficiaries from the focused communities of Bolani, Jangi Khan, Faqeer Muhammad and Baraad, goats were distributed on 15th March 2023 (Wednesday).
#livestock #healthcheck #livelihood #goats
1st LDP Training for Phase 5 Beneficiaries
On 6th March 2023 (Monday), OSDI’s Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) - Mr. Babar Junaid along with the Team Leader of District Lasbela (Baluchistan) – Mr. Mansoor Ali and Field Assistant – Mr. Adnan Qadir organized the first training session on Livestock Management & Handling. Senior Veterinary Officer (Lasbela) – Dr. Kareem, conducted the training.
Altogether, 51 participants attended the training, in which 44 individuals were the selected beneficiaries for this upcoming 5th Phase of Livestock Development Project (LDP) in this district. OSDI’s appointed trainer educated the audience about shed preparation and maintenance, disease symptoms & cure in goats, hygiene upkeep, fodder mixing, milking, herd increase and overall goat management techniques.
The training was held in the community hall of Moosa Chib Sheikh.
#livestock #training #capacitybuilding #animalhealth #hygiene
MoU signing with LDP - Phase 5 Beneficiaries
In the focused community of Chib Sheikh, OSDI's District Team of Lasbela (Baluchistan) gathered to have Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Phase 5 beneficiaries of Livestock Development Project (LDP) in this district on 28th February 2023 (Tuesday). Overall, it's the 14th Phase of this project.
Altogether, 44 vulnerable beneficiaries have been selected to participate from the newly intervened focused communities. Maximum number of beneficiaries have been nominated from the community of Hussain Goth in Chib Sheikh (17). From the community of Moosa Goth (7), (6) from Hamarkani, (2 each) from Baraad Ali, Golani, Jangi Khan, Muraad Ali and Jamot Colony and from the remaining villages of Faqeer Muhammad, Gao, Hashim Burfat and Hindo Muhallah one beneficiary from each community has been identified.
Nearly, 132 goats shall be distributed amongst these beneficiaries in the upcoming days.
#livestock #capacitybuilding #financialempowerment #assetcreation
1st GMC held in Baraad Community
On 24th February 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Healthcare team organized the first General Medical Camp (GMC) in the newly intervened focused community of Baraad in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). This village is located in the union council of Wayaro.
OSDI's appointed doctors checked and treated 266 patients altogether. During the primary diagnosis, it was observed that 32.33% patients suffered from Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI), 19.17% people had Gastro Intestinal Tract Infection (GIT), 17.15% had skin infection issues and 34.96% people had other health related concerns. Out of the total patients, checked 114 were males and 152 were female patients.
To educate the participants, about safe health & hygiene (H&H) practices 4 sensitization sessions were organized by the OSDI's team in which 60 people were trained.
#health #hygiene #awareness #sensitize #capacitybuilding #patients #treatment #freemedicines
BBCM held in Jangi Khan, Mutkani & Faqeer Muhammad
On 23rd February 2023 (Thursday), OSDI's Senior Education Officer - Ms. Andaleeb H. Malik along with the Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Shah and Mr. Adnan Qadeer - Field Assistant visited the newly intervened vulnerable communities of Jangi Khan, Mutkani & Faqeer Muhammad. OSDI's team met the community elders and influential people to conduct a Broad Based Community Meeting (BBCM) with them.
During the meeting, OSDI's Senior Education Officer emphasized on the need and importance of acquiring education. She highlighted the cause of education in creating enlightenment for a prosperous future. Furthermore, Ms. Andaleeb highlighted the dire need of female literacy and student enrollment.
The community representatives welcomed OSDI's initiative to open up a learning facility in their villages and vowed to allot land for the school.
#primaryeducation #femaleliteracy #studentenrollment #school #advocacy
Annual Prize Distribution in TLC Qambrani
On 23rd February 2023 (Thursday), OSDI's Senior Education Officer - Ms. Andaleeb H. Malik visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in the focused community of Qambrani in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). The purpose of this visit was to participate in the annual prize distribution ceremony organized by the teacher and students of this educational facility.
The event began with recitation of Hamd, followed by Naat then patriotic speeches and songs. Prizes were distributed amongst students scoring good grades and positions in annual exams, punctuality, neatness and cleanliness, classroom participation, etc.
The TLC has been upgraded to class 3 now.
#class #education #primaryeducation #annualprize
MoU signing with the Horticulture Project Farmers
On 23rd (Thursday) & 24th (Friday) February 2023, OSDI's appointed agro expert - Mr. Sardar Hussain and Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali met the farmers participating in the 2 phases of Horticulture project in district Mardan (KPK). Altogether, 10 farmers have opted to grow orange fruit plants in this pilot project.
To begin with, a monitoring visit was made by the agro expert to observe the fruit plants growth and outcomes of pesticide spray. After which, OSDI's Field Assistant had MoU's signed by the farmers according to which the farmers shall now take care of fertilizer application and timely spraying of weedicides & pesticide on their plants.
To empower the farmers with ownership of their fruit orchards they shall now be responsible for overall growth and development of their plants.
#horticulture #fruitorchard #monitoring #oranges
Fertilizer & Pest Control Spray on Fruit Orchards in Mardan
On 21st February 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali along with the Agro Expert - Mr. Sardar Hussain visited the horticulture fields of OSDI set-up in the focused communities of Akhundara and Biroch. The purpose of this visit was to ensure application of fertilizer and pesticide spray on the 1400 orange fruit plants given during the 2 phases of OSDI's Horticulture Project.
OSDI's agro expert had NitroPhos Fertilizer applied to the soil of the plants to improve their growth. To control the pests, termite spray was done on the fruit plants. The farmers were guided about pest spray preparation and application technique.
The farmers thanked OSDI's team for the timely facilitation.
#horticulture #fruitorchard #fertilizer #pestcontrol #oranges #capacitybuilding
Monitoring visit of Wheat Fields by Agriculture Expert
On 21st February 2023 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field Team of District Lasbela (Baluchistan) accompanied by the Agro Expert - Mr. Qaiser Habib visited the focused communities of Muraad, Baraad, Waryani, Golani, Jangi Khan, Faqeer Muhammad and Hussain Goth in Chib Sheikh to meet the farmers participating in the recent phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP).
OSDI has facilitated the farmers to grow wheat crop during this season. Mr. Habib had one to one meetings with the farmers on their wheat fields. He monitored the crop growth and health in detail. Overall, the crops were observed to be in good condition.
The first phase of crop harvesting is expected to begin in the month of April.
#agriculture #agro #farmers #wheat #monitoring
5th General Medical Camp held in Prrang Dara Village
On 16th February 2023 (Thursday), OSDI conducted its 5th General Medical Camp (GMC) in the focused community of Parrang Dara in district Mardan (KPK). Patients from nearly 5 adjacent settlements availed the primary healthcare treatment during the one day medical camp from within the union council of Palo Dheri.
The patients came from Sher Abbas, Babo Dara, Sharma Khan, Mayeen Hut and Prrang Dara communities. OSDI's appointed female doctor checked nearly 176 ailing people, comprising of 71 males and 105 female patients. Amongst the patients, 21 belonged to the age group of below 5 years. Patients received free medicines as per the doctor's prescription from the OSDI's team.
Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali conducted health & hygiene awareness raising session with 10 participants.
#heath #hygiene #awareness #patientscheck #treatment #capacitybuilding
OSDI's built TLC in Arab Seray converted to GPS
On 13th February 2023 (Monday), OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) located in the focused vulnerable community of Arab Seray in district Mardan (KPK) has been transferred to the Government's Education Department. The community of Arab Seray lies in the union council of Bazaar.
All 103 enrolled students acquiring education in the OSDI's built TLC have been transferred to the Government Primary School (GPS) in Arab Seray, along with all the learning and educational tools. The government's education department has appointed female teachers in this school to conduct regular classes.
The government officials applauded the efforts of OSDI in making ripples of positive social change within the susceptible communities.
#education #primaryeducation #school #studentenrollment
OSDI & NCHD's visit to TLC in Pini Ladhoo
On 6th February 2023 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Shah & Mr. Mehboob - Field Officer at National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) visited the Temporary Learning Center (TLC) at Pini Ladhoo community. This TLC has recently been reconstructed by OSDI as the previous infrastructure was washed away by the floods.
Representatives of both the organizations met the school teacher and members of the School Management Committee (SMC) to inform them about the handing over of this educational facility to the District Education Department of Government of Baluchistan.
Both the SMC members and school teacher was grateful for the initiative and thanked NCHD & OSDI's team for their collaborative efforts.
#education #primaryeducation #school #management
SMC meeting held in TLC of Chamasara
On 3rd February 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) accompanied with the representatives of National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) went to the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) located in the focused community of Chamasara. This village lies in the union council of Khenwari.
During the floods last year, the TLC was washed away. As a self-initiative the SMC members arranged for a tent to accommodate the students so the learning process keeps on-going. OSDI has recently rebuilt the TLC facility once again.
On behalf of NCHD, Mr. Mehboob - Field Officer and Mr. Mansoor - OSDI's Team Leader of Lasbela met the members of School Management Committee (SMC) and teacher to discuss about the handing over of this TLC to the Education Department - Government of Baluchistan through NCHD.
#education #primaryeducation #school #management
ADP - Phase 19 Farmers met in Lasbela
Between 11th (Saturday) & 13th (Monday) February 2023, OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Shah accompanied by the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir met the farmers participating in the newly initiated phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). During the 2 days field visit, the OSDI's representatives met 11 farmers in total.
Amongst these farmers, 10 participants belonged to the vulnerable focused community of Faqeer Muhammad and one farmer is from the village of Jangi Khan. Both these communities are from the union council of Wayaro. It was an initial monitoring visit by the OSDI's team to see the crop management techniques exercised by the farmers.
The farmers shared details about their routine crop upkeep with the OSDI's team.
#agriculture #agro #farmers #monitoring
Monitoring of Wheat Fields in Waryani & Golani
On 9th February 2023 (Thursday), OSDI's district team of Lasbela (Baluchistan) accompanied by the Monitoring & Evaluation team from head office visited the agricultural lands of farmers from Waryani and Golani communities. Both these villages lie in the union council of Wayaro.
During this phase of OSDI's signature Agriculture Development Project (ADP), 3 farmers have been selected from the Waryani community and 2 farmers have been chosen from the Golani village. It is the 19th phase ADP in district Lasbela.
OSDI's team checked the crop growth and maintenance in detail, during the field visit.
#agriculture #agro #farmers #wheat #monitoring
Wheat Fields of Baraad & Murad Communities Visited
On 8th February 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's Field Assistant of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) along with the recently appointed Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - Mr. Abdullah Ilyas Ghaznavi visited the agricultural lands of farmers from the focused communities of Muraad Ali and Baraad Ali. Farmers in this phase have opted to grow wheat crop.
All the 3 farmers from both of these villages were met by the OSDI's team. The team did a detailed survey of the agricultural land, during which they kept enquiring about the crop maintenance methods and techniques used by the farmers to take care of their crop.
In the upcoming days, agro expert will be visiting the fields for close inspection of the crops and capacity building of the farmers
.
#agriculture #agro #farmers #wheat #monitoring
SBDW activity held in TLC Qambrani
On 27th January 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Healthcare and Monitoring & Evaluation Manager - Dr. Kamran Sohail visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Qambrani in district Lasbela (Baluchistan) along with the field team members. The purpose of this visit was to conduct School Based De-worming (SBDW) activity in this school for the 3rd time.
In continuation with the ongoing 12th Phase of SBDW activity, nearly 75 enrolled and out-of-school children (OOSC) were de-wormed with a dose of zyntel syrup. OSDI's team distributed 250ml of milk packs to each child.
Ms. Madiha Khan - Health Promotion Practitioner (HPP) conducted an awareness raising session for capacity building of the students to educate the children about safe health & hygiene practices, after the deworming activity.
#health #hygiene #deworming #studenthealth #awareness #capacitybuilding
35th Medical Camp held in District Lasbela
In the newly intervened focused community of Waryani, which is located in the union council of Wayaro in district Lasbela (Baluchistan), OSDI has organized its 35th medical camp. This village comprises of nearly 15 vulnerable households having a population size of 105 people.
Under the supervision of Dr. Kamran-OSDI's Healthcare and Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, the medical camp was held on 27th January 2023 (Friday). Approximately, 343 number of patients received free consultation, provisional diagnosis and treatment by the OSDI's appointed doctors and paramedical staff. The patients checked included 196 female patients and the remaining 147 ailing individuals were males.
For capacity building of the local people, regarding safe health & hygiene practices OSDI's team conducted 2 awareness raising sessions in which 40 participants were trained.
#primaryhealthcare #treatment #medicalcamp #patients #doctors #health #hygiene #awareness #sensitize
Monitoring Visit of Fruit Orchards in Mardan
Between 13th (Friday) & 14th (Saturday) January 2023, OSDI's Field Assistant for district Mardan (KPK)-Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the focused communities of Akhundara and Biroch to visit the fruit orchards. It was a regular field-monitoring visit to check the condition of orange fruit plants.
Mr. Sardar Hussain-agrarian expert appointed by OSDI recommended nitrophos, zinc and hemic acid fertilizer and termite spray for all plants in Akhundara community. It was observed during the visit that few plants have termite attack.
On the other hand, in the community of Biroch, the 3 farmers have dug circles around each plant. The edging and mulching around plants will further improve their growth. Mr. Hussain recommended the use of similar fertilizer and termite spray as in the former community.
#farmers #horticulture #orange #fruit #plants #monitoring
Agro Expert visited the fields of ADP-Phase 6 Farmers
On 14th January 2023 (Saturday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan)-Mr. Mansoor Ali Shah along with the Field Assistant-Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the fields of farmers participating in the 6th Phase of OSDI's Agriculture Development Project (ADP). Mr. Qaiser Habib - Agrarian Expert also accompanied the team during the one day monitoring visit.
Farmers from all 7 focused communities of Waryani, Golani, Jangi Khan, Faqeer Muhammad, Baraad, Muraad and Hussain Goth of Chib Sheikh were met in detail. The agro expert had one-to-one discussion with each farmer to know about their crop maintenance strategies and water quantity being given during winters. The agro expert also checked the crop germination.
Moreover, the farmers were given tips for weedicide management.
#agriculture #farmers #agroexpert #weeds #cropmaintainence
6th General Medical Camp set-up in Biroch village
On 11th January 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's Field Team of district Mardan (KPK) set-up the 6th General Medical Camp (GMC) in the focused community of Biroch. This village lies in the union council of Bazaar.
Prior to the GMC, OSDI's field team made announcements in the community and its adjacent villages of Tajak Abaad, Sab e Maira and Jarro to inform the local people about the setting up of GMC. Nearly, 141 patients were checked and treated by the OSDI's appointed doctor and paramedical staff. Upto, 53 males and 88 female patients availed the primary health services from which 21 patients were minors. Free medicines were given to the patients by OSDI's team as per the doctor's prescription.
The patients attended the GMC from 6 vulnerable communities of Biroch, Uthman Khel, Spen Qabruna, Shanay Zangal, Nakhtar Banda and Muhammad Kotti.
#health #checkup #patients #doctor #medicalcamp
Health & Hygiene Session in Waryani community
On 4th January 2023 (Wednesday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan)-Mr. Mansoor Shah along with the Field Assistant-Mr. Adnan Qadir conducted a health & hygiene awareness raising session in the recently intervened focused community of Waryani. This village lies in the union council of Wayaro.
Approximately, 15 households are there in this village having a population size of total 105 individuals. During this sensitization session, 23 male members of the community were trained regarding safe health and hygiene practices.
OSDI's representative briefed the audience in the local lassi language.
#health #hygiene #awareness #sensitization #capacitybuilding
Visit to OSDI's Built TLCs in Pini Ladhoo & Sayarani
On 9th January 2023 (Monday), OSDI's district Lasbela (Baluchistan) team visited the OSDI built Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) situated in the focused communities of Pini Ladhoo and Sayarani along with Ms. Khair-un-nissa-Assistant Director (A.D.) at National Commission for Human Development (NCHD). The visit was planned to check the school's overall progress.
On behalf of NCHD, Ms. Khair-un-nissa met the school teachers and discussed about the students' progress and regularity. Random questions were enquired from the students to know about the grip on the lessons being taught in class. The students proactively responded to the queries.
NCHD's representative thoroughly checked the teachers and students records for invigilation.
#primaryschool #education #students #nchd #teachers
Visit to the camp school in Chamasara community
On 6th January 2023 (Friday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan)-Mr. Mansoor Shah along with the Field Assistant-Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the OSDI's initiated Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Chamasara. On behalf of National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) - Ms. Khair-un-nissa-Assistant Director (A.D.) accompanied the OSDI's team.
Chamasara is located in the union council of Khenwari. Because of the floods, which occurred last year, the TLC was wiped-out. However, members of the School Management Committee (SMC) gathered to convert a camp into a classroom to continue imparting of the education process.
Ms. Khair-un-nissa checked the student copies and teacher's registers to have an update about the current progress of education.
#primaryschool #education #students #nchd #teachers
Senior Management of ESEF visited OSDI Built Schools
On 5th January 2023 (Thursday), a team of senior delegation from Elementary & Secondary Education Foundation (ESEF) visited the OSDI built schools of Akhundara and Arab Seray in district Mardan (KPK). Upon its successful exit from these communities, OSDI has formally handed over its schools to this organization.
On behalf of ESEF, Managing Director - Mr. Zareef ul Mani, Director - Mr. Gulzar Shah and Director - Mr. Habib ur Rahman along with the District Planning Officer (DPO) - Mr. Zahir Shah met the students and teachers of these schools. OSDI's Head of District Mardan-Mr. Sajjad Said and Field Assistant-Mr. Ibrar Ali were also present with the ESEF team.
Mr. Zareef was pleased with the progress of TLC in Akhundara and asked his management to move the students of TLC in Arab Seray to Government Primary School (GPS) building and complete the further process.
#primaryschool #education #students
Health & Hygiene Session in Motkani
On 29th (Thursday) December 2022, OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the newly intervened focused community of Motkani. This village lies in the union council of Wayaro. There are nearly 49 households comprising of 343 individuals in this community. OSDI's team conducted health & hygiene (H&H) awareness raising session in the community hall. Altogether, 50 members of the village attended the sensitization session.
#health #hygiene #awareness #sensitization #training
OSDI's TL attends monthly DEG meeting
On 22nd December 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Shah attended the monthly District Education Group (DEG) meeting held in the office of District Commissioner (D.C). The meeting was chaired by the Honorable D.C. - Mr. Muraad Khan Kasi.
During the meeting, all the stakeholders including government, academia and social sector representatives shared details about the efforts being made to uplift the cause of education within the district. Additional District Commissioner (ADC) - Mr. Farhan Sulaiman Roonjha and District Education Officer (DEO) - Mr. Habibullah Baradia were also present during the meeting.
Mr. Mansoor briefed the audience about OSDI's upcoming interventions in the newly selected focused communities and the fulfilling the provision of school teacher with salary as per the previous commitment. He further informed that OSDI has appointed a teacher for Government Primary School in Na-khati in Lyari, located in Tehsil Lyari. The audience applauded the contribution of OSDI in working alongside the government to proactively play its role in improving lives.
#primaryeducation #school #education #teacher
Mid-Term Exams Held in TLC of Arab Seray
Between 19th (Monday) - 24th (Saturday) December 2022, OSDI's field team conducted mid-term exams in the OSDI built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Arab Seray. This village lies in the union council of Bazaar. OSDI's appointed teachers worked hard to prepare the students to appear in the assessments. Soon after the mid-terms, winter vaccinations were announced and the students left to enjoy their weeklong holidays. Results of these exams shall be announced by next week.
#primaryeducation #school #midterms #exams #students #assessments
1st GMC organized in village Faqeer Muhammad
On 23rd December 2022 (Friday), under the supervision of Dr. Kamran Sohail - OSDI's Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Health-care Manager, a General Medical Camp (GMC) was organized in the newly intervened focused community of Faqeer Muhammad. This village lies in the union council of Wayaro in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). Nearly, 303 patients were checked and treated by OSDI's appointed doctors and paramedical staff. Free medicines were also distributed as per the doctor's prescription by OSDI. Amongst the total patients, 188 were females and the remaining 115 were males. It was observed that most of the patients were diagnosed with Respiratory Tract Infections (71.62%), Gastro Intestinal Tract Infections (17.79%) along with other diseases. To sensitize the people about safe health & hygiene practices OSDI's team conducted 6 awareness raising sessions. Approximately, 92 individuals attended these sessions. Moreover, OSDI's healthcare team visited the households of 13 beneficiaries participating in the Phase 6 of Agriculture Development Project (ADP) within this vicinity to inform them about the upcoming Immunization Campaigns. OSDI has collaborated with the government of district Lasbela, to proactively work as a facilitator in ensuring 100% vaccinations under Extended Program Immunization (EPI) and Polio drive campaigns. To safeguard the health of the females belonging to the age group between 15-45 years Tetanus vaccinations shall be given to them.
#primaryhealthcare #freemedicines #medicalcamp #hygiene #awareness #agriculture
Team Lasbela visits TLCs of Chib Sheikh and Pini Ladhoo
On 19th December 2022 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Shah along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) of Pini Ladhoo and Chib Sheikh. It was a surprise-monitoring visit to check the school progress. OSDI's team checked the student attendance registers in both the TLCs. Students were asked questions about their ongoing classes to know about the subject understanding. Class teachers were interviewed regarding the student progress and regularity. Members of the school management committee (SMC) in TLC Pini Ladhoo were also met during the visit.
#primaryeducation #monitoring #school #management
Visit to Orange Fruit Orchards in Mardan
On 15th (Thursday) December 2022, Dr. Kamran Sohail - OSDI's Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Health-care Manager along with Mr. Khurram Jafri - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Health-care Officer visited the focused communities of district Mardan (KPK). The team met the farmers of both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Horticulture Project in the communities of Akhundara and Biroch. OSDI's Head of District Mardan - Mr. Sajjad Said briefed the monitoring team about orange fruit's plant growth and plant protection techniques being used by the farmers. The monitoring team also enquired about the use of necessary pesticides and weedicides on time. The farmers were grateful for the regular support extended by the OSDI's team in helping them take better care of their fruit orchards.
#livelihood #horticulture #fruitorchard #plants #monitoring
Monitoring visit of SREP beneficiaries in Mardan
Between 15th (Thursday) & 16th (Friday) December 2022, OSDI's Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Health-care Manager - Dr. Kamran Sohail and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Health-care Officer - Mr. Khurram Jafri visited the 3 beneficiaries of Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP) in district Mardan (KPK). It was a monitoring visit to check the ongoing project details and observe the financial stability in the lives of these beneficiaries. The owner of vegetable cart - Mr. Bhati Jan was met on the first day. He shared details of daily sales and profits generated from selling of fresh vegetables. The next day, Hasta Zar - the woolen shawls and fleece shop owner was met. As its winter season, his sales have apparently increased. On the same day, the jaggery shop beneficiary - Mr. Abdullah Jan was also interviewed. The beneficiaries thanked OSDI's team for giving them an opportunity to earn respectfully.
#smallbusiness #livelihood #monitoring #financialempowerment
Monitoring Visit of TLC in Qambrani
OSDI's senior management visited the Temporary Learning Center (TLC) located in the focused community of Qambrani on 9th December 2022 (Friday). OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar Khan and representatives of field team in district Lasbela (Baluchistan) paid a monitoring visit to the educational facility.
The team met the students acquiring education in class and randomly asked about the subject being taught. OSDI's officials enquired about the progress of students and day-to-day issues if any, being faced by the class teacher. Manager Programs also checked the Daily attendance registers and class work copies of the students.
#education #monitoring #primaryeducation #studentlearning #teachermotivationt
Baseline Survey conducted in Mardan
Between 12th (Monday) - 14th (Wednesday) December 2022, OSDI's Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team conducted a baseline survey in district Mardan (KPK). Since, OSDI is exiting from the previously intervened focused communities; so new areas for intervention are being explored. A team of 5 enumerators were hired along with the field team of district Mardan to interview the community members regarding the poverty and vulnerability levels. People from 6 newly selected communities were met by the OSDI's appointed team. Altogether, 5 villages from the union council of Bazaar and 1 village from the union council of Machi was selected for the baseline survey. Slaim Khan, Shanay Zangal, Hassan Abaad, Morra Banda and Natyan were from the settlements of Bazaar whereas; the village of Umair Dhair was from Machi.
#poverty #sustainabilitycreation #baselinesurvey #monitoring
Distribution of Agro Inputs in Lasbela
OSDI's Field team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) conducted the agro inputs distribution activity on 12th (Monday) & 13th (Tuesday) December 2022 at the field office. All the 19 farmers participating in the Phase 6 of Agriculture Development Project (ADP), were invited by OSDI's team to collect the agro inputs. Each farmer received a bag of wheat seeds, fertilizer and Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) urea. Previously, the tillage amount for land ploughing and preparation had been distributed amongst the farmers. On 14th (Wednesday) December 2022, OSDI's field team visited the farmer's lands to monitor the seed sowing process and guide the farmers for irrigation of water channels.
#agriculture #livelihood #farmers #training #agroinputs #fertilizer #seeds #urea
Interactive Training with Farmers by Agro Expert
On 10th December 2022 (Saturday), OSDI's appointed Agro Expert - Mr. Qaiser Habib joined OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) to visit the farmlands of beneficiaries selected in Phase 6 of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). During the visit, Mr. Habib guided the 20 farmers about techniques involved in land levelling, scattering of seeds with suitable distance, seed sowing methods, qualities of hybrid seed - TD 1 and water requirement per acre of land. He demonstrated land preparation procedures for healthier crop produce.
#agriculture #livelihood #farmers #training
Farmers Training for ADP - Phase 6
On 9th December 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar Khan accompanied with Mr. Babar Junaid - Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) visited the lands of farmers selected to participate in the 6th Phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP). After the field visit, first session of training for the farmers was held at OSDI's field office of Lasbela (Baluchistan). The training was conducted by Mr. Qaiser Habib - Lecturer at Agriculture Department, University of Agriculture, Water & Marine Sciences in Lasbela. Nearly, 25 farmers attended this knowledge sharing session in which the agro expert guided the farmers about growing mustard seeds as a rotator crop around the main (wheat) crop to protect it from being damaged by weedicides, types of pre and post emergent weedicides and how crop can be protected against them. Land preparation, watering techniques and sowing methods were also discussed in detail by the trainer.
#agriculture #livelihood #farmers #training
Land Verification with Agro Expert
On 8th December 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Shah along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the newly selected focused communities for land verification purposes before the launch of its signature Agriculture Development Project (ADP). During the field visit, Agrarian Expert - Mr. Qaiser Habib also accompanied the OSDI's team to meet the farmers and visit their farmlands. OSDI's team checked the soil type for land fertility purpose. Besides this, land levelling, soil preparation and details of water availability were also observed. Altogether, 20 susceptible farmers have been selected to participate in the upcoming phase. The farmers intend to grow wheat crop on their land in this phase. OSDI's team has selected farmers from 7 vulnerable communities i.e. Waryani (3), Golani (2), Faqeer Muhammad (10), Jangi Khan (1), Murad Ali (1), Baraad Ali (2), Hussain Goth (1).
#agriculture #livelihood #farmers
Health & Hygiene Awareness Session in TLC Chib Sheikh
On 25th November 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Shah accompanied with Mr. Adnan Qadir - Field Assistant visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Chib Sheikh.
The visit was planned for monitoring and conducting health & hygiene (H&H) awareness raising session to educate the students on the need and effectiveness of healthy living. OSDI's Team Leader briefed the students about different ways to keep themselves and their environment clean.
Altogether, 22 students comprising of 10 female students and 12 boys attended the knowledge sharing session.
#health #hygiene #awareness #students #cleanliness
Monitoring visit to TLC Pini Ladhoo
On 25th November 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in the focused community of Pini Ladhoo. This community lies in the revenue village of Daraabi in the union council of Wayaro.
During the monitoring visit, OSDI's Team Leader - Mr. Mansoor met the members of the School Management Committee (SMC) and parents. He enquired about the day-to-day classroom activities, teacher regularity and student absenteeism issues. Nearly, 35 students and out-of-school children (OOSC) were present in class.
Mr. Mansoor asked the villagers to set-up plants around the TLC for beautification purposes.
#education #primaryeducation #studentlearning #enrollment #monitoring
Meeting with SMC members in TLC Chamasara
On 23rd November 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Chamasara. This village lies in the union council of Khenwari.
During the visit, OSDI's team met the members of the School Management Committee (SMC) and parents to discuss about ensuring 100% student enrollment and keeping student regularity.
The participants thanked OSDI's team for the support in promoting the cause of education for their young children.
#education #primaryeducation #studentlearning #enrollment
Verification of ADP Farmers by Manager Programs
On 16th November 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Programs Manager - Mr. Sheheryar Khan visited the newly selected focused communities of Mutkani, Jangi Khan & Faqeer Muhmmad in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). The purpose of this visit was to verify the farmers selected for the upcoming phase of Agriculture Development Project (ADP).
OSDI's team comprising of Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) - Mr. Babar Junaid, Mr. Khurram Jafri - M&E and Health-Care Officer, Mr. Mansoor Shah - Team Leader Lasbela and Mr. Adnan Qadir - Field Assistant also accompanied the Manager Programs.
The upcoming phase of ADP shall commence soon.
#livelihood #agriculture #farmers #monitoring
4th GMC organized in Akhundara Community
On 19th November 2022 (Saturday), OSDI's district team of Mardan (KPK) organized the 4th General Medical Camp (GMC) in the vulnerable community of Akhundara. In this one-day activity, primary health care facilities were offered to the ailing people.
OSDI's appointed doctor - Dr. Sheraz Khan checked 217 patients comprising of 93 males and the remaining 124 as females. Nearly, 28 patients belonged to the age group of below 5 years. The patients came from various communities of union council in Palo Dheri such as Akhundara, Karko Banda, Sab e Maira, Tajak Abaad, Jarro and Bahadar Banda.
Furthermore, OSDI's team conducted 2 health & hygiene (H&H) sensitization sessions. In each session, 10 participants were trained.
#health #hygiene #awareness #sensitization #medicalcamp
Pesticide Spray on Orange Fruit Plants
On 12th November 2022 (Saturday), OSDI's district Mardan's Field Team visited the farmers participating in the 1st & 2nd Phase of Horticulture Project. Earlier a regular monitoring visit was also made on 7th & 8th November 2022 in Akhundara and Biroch communities respectively.
OSDI's appointed agrarian expert - Mr. Sardar Hussain met the farmers and ensured they applied Bifenthrin, Aseeta and Lembda spray on the plants. He guided the farmers about the preparation and application of the pesticide spray.
After the activity, the farmers were guided on how to take better care of the plants during the winter season.
#livelihood #agriculture #farming #fruitorchard
Monitoring Field Visit to SREP beneficiaries
Between 14th (Monday) & 15th (Tuesday) November 2022, OSDI's Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited 3 beneficiaries of Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP). The visit was made to check and monitor the progress in business of all the participants.
On the first day, Mr. Ali visited the jaggery and grocery shop of Abdullah Jan. A beneficiary from the community of Prrang Dara. His daily income from this business has raised to PKR 700 per day on estimate. Next, the woolen and fleece shop of Hasta Zar was visited. This beneficiary also belongs to the same community. Since, winters have arrived his shawls are selling well.
The next day, Bakhti Jan from the village of Akhundara was met. He intends to add on sweaters and socks along with running his main business of selling vegetables at his cart.
#livelihood #smallbusiness #monitoring
Monitoring Visit to TLC Arab Seray
On 15th November 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Arab Seray. It was a regular field-monitoring visit.
During the survey, it was observed that out-of-the 100 students enrolled in this TLC; 83 were present in school, that day. Mr. Ali met the teachers and enquired about the day-to-day class issues and performance of students in class.
Mr. Ali also met the students and checked their copies.
#primaryeducation #schoolmonitoring #teacher #student
Health & Hygiene Awareness Session in Prrang Dara
On 15th November 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the focused vulnerable community of Prrang Dara to deliver the Heath & Hygiene sensitization session. This village lies in the union council of Palo Dheri.
Mr. Ibrar trained and counselled 6 participants in this knowledge sharing session. He emphasized on the significance of maintaining personal hygiene and encouraging their family members to ensure cleanliness within their homes and outside it as well. He demonstrated proper hand-wash methods and narrated how one can contribute to minimize the chances of falling ill every now and then.
He further informed the attendees about severity of health risks involved while smoking, snuffing and using different intoxicants especially in front of minor children.
#health #hygiene #awareness #sensitization #handwash #cleanliness
Vet visits LDP - Phase 3 beneficiaries
On 9th (Wednesday) & 10th (Thursday) November 2022, OSDI's appointed veterinary expert - Mr. Liaquat Ali visited the beneficiaries of Livestock Development Project (LDP) - Phase 3. Mr. Ibrar Ali - Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) also accompanied the vet to the focused communities of Akhundara and Parrag Dara on the first day. On the second day, the team visited the village of Biroch.
During the visit, the team checked and monitored the health of 40 animals. It was observed during the health check-up that few does were pregnant with the second cycle. The vet also checked the shed condition of the animals and guided the beneficiaries accordingly.
The beneficiaries thanked the vet for the visit.
#livelihood #livestock #health #healthcheck #monitoring
Advocacy Meeting for Regional Peace
On 11th November 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said attended the meeting organized by the Honorable Commissioner of Mardan Division - Mr. Abdul Jabbar Shah. The meeting was chaired at the Commissioner's office.
During the meeting, strategies were defined to increase the regional peace opportunities within the district and its adjacent areas. Representatives comprising of Qoumi Islaahi Tehreek members, Sudhum Loya Jirga and Community Influentials attended the gathering to share their knowledge in this regard.
Mr. Shah thanked all the participants for their effective contributions towards enhancing the cause of peace and prosperity within the district.
#advocacy #communitydevelopment #peace
SBDW - Phase 12 continues in TLC Akhundara
On 12th November 2022 (Saturday), OSDI's Field Team of district Mardan (KPK) conducted a School Based De-worming (SBDW) activity in the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Akhundara. This village lies in the union council of Palo Dheri.
During the activity, Mr. Ibrar Ali - Field Assistant facilitated the students with a single dose of zyntel syrup and distributed 250ml milk packs amongst each child. Altogether, 46 students were dewormed by OSDI's team.
To sensitize the students about safe health & hygiene practices, an awareness raising session was conducted by Mr. Ali in which importance of healthy living was discussed.
#health #hygiene #awareness #schoolbaseddeworming #deworm
Pre-Intervention Meeting held at OSDI's Head Office
On 11th November 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) consisting of Mr. Mansoor Ali - Team Leader and Mr. Adnan Qadir - Field Assistant attended the pre-intervention meeting held at the head office of OSDI in Karachi. During the meeting, Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar Khan shared details about the upcoming interventions in the newly selected communities of district Lasbela.
As of now, the interventions are expected to begin in the focused communities of Golani, Waryani, Jangi Khan, Mutkani and Faqeer Muhammad. OSDI shall initiate with the launch of Livelihood Assistance Programs (LAPs) i.e. Agriculture Development Project (ADP), Livestock Development Project (LDP) and Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP) for income generation and asset creation. To further improve the living standards of these communities, primary healthcare projects shall begin in which medical camps will be set up along with provision of free medicines as per the doctor's prescription. Capacity building sessions would be done to educate the people about safe health & hygiene practices and conduct School Based De-worming activities. Focus will also be made on immunization campaigns and maternal and child healthcare.
Manager M&E and Healthcare - Dr. Kamran Sohail asked the lasbela's field team to ensure transparency and vigilance while selecting the beneficiaries. He further asked the team to pay random visits in each focused communities to monitor the progressive growth of the beneficiaries and help resolve their queries in case of any.
#monitoring #evaluation #capacitybuilding #improvelives #livelihood #agriculture #livestock #smallbusiness #health #hygiene #awareness #sustainability
Meeting with TEO for GBPS-GMS Transfer in Thatta
On 1st November 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar N. Khan met the Taluka Education Officer (TEO) in Taluka Mirpur Sakro in district Thatta (Sindh). The purpose of this meeting was to formally hand over the OSDI's adopted Government Boys Primary School (GBPS) located in the community of Gul Muhammad Samoo (GMS) to the government's education department.
Since, OSDI has exit from district Thatta this year, to keep the school functional the government's education department has initiated to appoint a school teacher from next month onwards. Prior to OSDI's intervention, this educational facility had been closed for more than a decade.
Upon obtaining, an NoC from the education department OSDI intervened to appoint a school teacher, improve the school's overall infrastructure, enroll students, facilitate with course books & stationary along with other learning and educational tools. TEO has assured to keep the school functional and extend his support to ensure imparting of quality education.
After the meeting, Manager Programs along with Mr. Muhammad Ayub Kathyar - Education Department's Focal Person visited the school for physical take-over. The Education department will provide furniture, course books and teacher to the school in upcoming days.
#education #educationforall #students #teacher #school
OSDI's team held 3rd GMC in Laloo village
Located in the union council of Wayaro, is a small-scattered community of Laloo Goth in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). On 28th October 2022 (Friday), OSDI's health team conducted a General Medical Camp (GMC) in this community to provide primary healthcare facilities to the ailing people.
During the one day GMC, a total number of 287 patients were checked and treated by the panel of doctors and paramedical staff appointed by OSDI. Amongst the patients, 124 were males and the remaining 163 were female patients. Free medicines were given to patients as per the doctor's prescription. Nearly, 50% of the patients suffered from Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI), 22% complained of Gastro Tract Infection (GIT), 21% had musculoskeletal issues, etc.
OSDI's team conducted 3 sessions on health & hygiene awareness in which a total number of 41 people were sensitized.
#healthcare #primaryhealth #freemedicines #awareness #hygiene
Field Visit to Mardan by Senior Associate Manager
Between 19th (Wednesday) to 22nd (Saturday) October 2022, OSDI's Senior Associate Manager (Livelihood Assistance Program) - Mr. Babar Junaid visited the focused communities of district Mardan (KPK). The purpose of this field visit was to meet the beneficiaries of previously initiated projects and conduct Broad Based Community Meetings (BBCMs) in the newly identified villages.
Mr. Junaid accompanied by the Head of District Mardan - Mr. Sajjad Said and Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali began the tour from OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Akhundara then went to the plots of phase 1 & 2 farmers of horticulture project in which orange fruit orchards have been set-up. It was observed that some plants were attacked by leaf miner insects. Next, in the communities of Biroch, Prrang Dara and Akhundara the beneficiaries of Small Rural Enterprise Project and Livestock Development Project - Phase 3 were met.
OSDI's team organized BBCMs in the communities of Hassanabad, Murra Banda and Umar Dair.
#monitoring #livelihood #horticulture #livestock #smallbusiness #assessment #communitymeeting #vulnerability #poverty
BBCM organized in Faqeer Muhammad village
Located in the revenue village of Sukkan, within the parameters of union council Wayaro in district Lasbela (Baluchistan) is a village called Faqeer Muhammad. On 25th October 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Team Leader - Mr. Mansoor Ali Shah along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited this community to conduct a Broad Based Community Meeting (BBCM) with the village elders.
During the meeting, OSDI's representatives briefed about the aims and objectives of the OSDI projects and its intervention methods. The community members were asked to share the difficulties being face by them on day-to-day basis and how they suggest it should be resolved.
Primarily the villagers complained about lack of access to education, healthcare and infrastructure facilities.
#assessment #communitymeeting #vulnerability #poverty
BBCM organized in Husain & Abdul Sattar Angarya villages
In the west, of union council Lakra lies the revenue village of Orki in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). On 22nd October 2022 (Saturday), OSDI's Field team visited the newly selected focused communities of Hussain and Abdul Sattar Angarya to conduct Broad Based Community Meetings (BBCMs).
There are nearly 18 families residing in Abdul Sattar Angarya village and 25 households in Hussain Goth. Representatives of both the communities raised issues on the inaccessibility to education, poor infrastructure and lack of income generation opportunities.
OSDI's representatives thanked the community members for their time and shared details about the past interventions and their outcomes.
#assessment #communitymeeting #vulnerability #poverty
Team Lasbela conducted BBCM in Waryani & Golani
On 20th October 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Team Leader - Mr. Mansoor Ali Shah along with Mr. Adnan Qadir - Field Assistant visited the focused vulnerable communities of Waryani and Golani in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). Both these communities are located in the revenue village of Watori in the union council of Wayaro.
The purpose of this visit was to conduct Broad Based Community Meetings (BBCMs) to enquire from the local people about their day-to-day issues. There are approximately 10 houses in Waryani, whereas; in Golani there are 15 families. Amongst a few primary problems, which both these communities are facing, one is lack of accessibility to primary education and poor infrastructure. As there is, no infrastructure the land and crops are damaged every year due to flash floods and heavy rains.
OSDI shall initiate intervention in these communities soon.
#assessment #communitymeeting #vulnerability #poverty
Audit by PCP team for Renewal of Certification
On 18th October 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Senior Management led by Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar N. Khan along with Mr. Ather Siddiqui - Chief Accountant & Admin Manager visited the focused communities of Sayarani and Qambrani in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). The aim of this visit was to take the team of Pakistan Center for Philanthropy (PCP) for audit purpose.
OSDI has applied for its renewal certification for the 3rd time. On behalf of PCP, Mr. Uzair Arshad Khan - Junior Program Officer and Mr. Aamir Khan were the team representatives.
Upon finalization of the audit report, certification shall be awarded.
#monitoring #pcp #certification
SBDW Activity held in TLC of Arab Seray
On 17th October 2022 (Monday), OSDI's Field Team of District Mardan (KPK) organized School Based Deworming Campaign (SBDW) in the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Arab Seray. This school lies in the village council of Surkhabi in union council Bazaar.
On the activity day, Mr. Ibrar Ali - Field Assistant sensitized 54 boys and 44 girls enrolled in this educational facility about safe health and hygiene (H&H) practices. Each student received a dose of zyntel syrup for deworming purposes after which 250ml of milk packs were distributed by OSDI's representative.
Members of the School Management Committee (SMC) also attended the awareness raising session.
#schoolbaseddeworming #deworming #health #hygiene #education #everychildmatters
Team Lasbela visited OSDI's TLCs in Pini Ladhoo & Chamasara
Team Leader of District Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the OSDI's educational facilities in Pini Ladhoo and Chamasara villages on 8th October 2022 (Saturday). The purpose of this visit was to celebrate Teacher's Day.
The students were excited to celebrate the day, acknowledging the efforts of their beloved teachers. In the Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Pini Ladhoo a total number of 45 children were present. These included the out-of-school children as well.
On the other hand, in the TLC of Chamasara 14 female students and 11 male students attended the health & hygiene awareness raising session conducted by OSDI's Team Leader. At the end of the activity, each child received a packet of cake and biscuit from the OSDI's team.
#teachersday #motivation #happymoment #hygiene #health #awareness #learningisfun #education #students
BBCM organized in villages of Union Council Wayaro
Between 6th (Thursday) and 7th (Friday) October 2022, OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela under the supervision of Mr. Babar Junaid - Senior Associate Manager (Livelihood Assistance Program) visited the newly identified communities of union council Wayaro. The purpose of this visit was to conduct Broad Based Community Meetings (BBCMs) in the revenue villages of Chib Sheikh and Sukkan.
OSDI's team visited the focused communities of Hussain, Moosa and Gao in Chib Sheikh and Mutkani and Jangi Khan in Sukkan. There are 44 households in Hussain Goth, 22 families in Moosa Goth and 20 households in Gao. The collective population of these three communities is of 483 individuals. On the other hand in Mutkani there are 44 vulnerable families and 22 houses in Jangi Khan.
The community members discussed in detail their day-to-day issues and problems with the OSDI's team.
#communitymeeting #vulnerability #sustainabilitycreation
Appointment of Teacher for TLC Akhundara
On 8th October 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said met the District Program Officer (DPO) - Mr. Zahir Shah from Elementary and Secondary Education Foundation (E&SEF). The purpose of this meeting was to discuss about the handing over of OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in Akhundara and appointment of teacher.
Elementary and Secondary Education Foundation (E&SEF) is a semi-governmental organization, which has been working to provide quality education to the out-of-school children within the district of Mardan. During the meeting, Mr. Said submitted the documents of TLC Akhundara for further processing.
Moreover, details regarding the functioning of TLC were briefed to the DP.
#primaryeducation #schoolmanagement #education #teacher #studentsenrollment
Routine Field Visit to Fruit Orchards
OSDI's Field Assistant of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the orange fruit orchards set-up in the focused community of Akhundara on 7th October 2022 (Friday). It was a routine monitoring visit to check the solar panels and fruit plants.
Later on 8th October 2022 (Saturday) he visited the horticulture project of Biroch village. It was observed during the visit that plants of both the communities were growing well and the solar plates in Akhundara were functional.
Mr. Ibrar also met the farmers of both the villages during the field visit.
#horticulture #fruitplants #solarpanels #monitoring #livelihood #agriculture
Students of TLC Akhundara Received Course Books
On 6th October 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Akhundara to distribute course books amongst the students enrolled in this facility.
Amongst the 46 students acquiring primary education at this school, a total number of 44 students were present on the activity day. Besides the course books distribution Mr. Said conducted an informal learning session with the students to know about their understanding about the relevant subjects. The teacher was grateful for the arrangement of books
#primaryschool #education #students #coursebooks
4th GMC held in Prrang Dara Community
In the focused community of Prrang Dara in district Mardan (KPK), OSDI conducted the 4th General Medical Camp (GMC) on 1st October 2022 (Saturday). This village lies in the union council of Palo Dheri.
OSDI's appointed doctor - Dr. Arifullah checked and treated 165 patients altogether, in which 77 were male patients and the remaining 88 were ailing females. Nearly, 32 minors from under the age group of 5 years were treated at this GMC. The patients attended the GMC from 6 adjacent communities which were Prrang Dara, Sher abad, Sherin abad, Babo Dara, Mayeen Hat and Shar Makhan.
OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali conducted an awareness raising session on health & hygiene which was attended by 7 participants.
#healthcare #primaryhealth #freemedicines #awareness #hygiene
Course Books Distribution in TLC Akhundara
On 29th September 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Field Assistant of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali organized the course books distribution ceremony within the classroom of OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in Akhundara village.
Father of OSDI's appointed female class teacher was invited to hand over the course books to the students. Elementary & Secondary Education Foundation (E & SEF) donated the course books for nursery, class 1 and class 2 students.
The students were excited to receive their new course books for the newly initiated academic year.
#education #primaryeducation #school #coursebooks
H&H Awareness Session in TLC Qambrani
On 28th September 2022 (Wednesday), Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Qambrani along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir. The purpose of this visit was to conduct an awareness raising session on the importance of safe health & hygiene practices.
A total number of 45 students were present on the activity day. OSDI's team trained the students about different ways to keep themselves and their environment clean during the knowledge sharing session. The students were asked to take bath daily, brush teeth twice a day, comb hair daily, wear clean clothes, wash hands before & after every meal and especially after sanitation, discard litter properly, etc.
Safe hand-wash technique was demonstrated by the OSDI's team.
#health #hygiene #awareness #sensitization #primaryschool #education #capacitybuilding
Monitoring Visit to the TLC of Akhundara
On 13th September 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field Assistant for district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali paid a surprise visit to the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Akhundara. This is a one classroom based educational facility.
OSDI has recently appointed a female teacher in this school. She lives within the same vicinity, nearly 1km away. On the activity day, the strength of students present in class was 44 out of 46 students enrolled. The students were busy in a group activity.
Mr. Ibrar checked the classroom register and record as a part of routine monitoring.
#primaryschool #education #students
Field Team of Mardan Visited LDP-Phase III Animals
Between 21st (Wednesday) & 22nd (Thursday) September 2022, OSDI's Field Team of District Mardan (KPK) visited the targeted communities of Akhundara, Prrang Dara and Biroch. The purpose of this visit was to check the health of the animals distributed by OSDI during the 3rd Phase of Livestock Development Project (LDP).
It was observed by the veterinary expert - Dr. Liaquat that 50% of the does are pregnant as of now. The vet asked the beneficiaries to take proper care of the mother and child.
The beneficiaries were asked to keep the sheds clean and ensure hygiene maintenance of the livestock.
#livelihood #livestock #vet
Routine Visit to the Fruit Orchards
On 19th (Monday) & 20th (Tuesday) September 2022, OSDI's Head of district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said visited the fruit orchards in the focused communities of Akhundara and Biroch. It was a routine follow-up visit to check the plants condition.
During the visit, it was observed that the maize plants had fallen down on the orange fruit plants as a result of heavy storm. Mr. Said asked the farmers to clear the fruit plants as soon as possible.
The farmers ensured they would remove the fallen plants.
#plants #fruit #orange #horticulture #livelihood
Health of LDP - Phase IV Animals Checked
On 19th September 2022 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir took the veterinary expert - Dr. Abdullah to the focused communities. The team visited the Qambrani Goth, Essa Goth and Ibu Sheikh to check upon the health of OSDI's 4th Phase Livestock.
During the visit, a total number of 11 beneficiaries were met from which 3 each were from Qambrani and Essa whereas, 5 were from Ibu Sheikh. Dr. Abdullah checked the health of 16 livestock altogether. Each animal was bestowed with a dose of deworming medicine along with amoxicillin antibiotic, antipyretic and Enrofloxacin for fever and vaccination purposes.
The beneficiaries thanked the OSDI's team for the visit.
#livelihood #livestock #animalhealth #vet #deworming
Water Purification Tabs Distributed in Lasbela
On 21st September 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Health team visited 8 focused communities of Haji Ibrahim Goth, Ibu Sheikh, Chib Sheikh, Sayarani, Laloo Goth, Qambrani, Essa Goth and Muhammad Dooda Goth in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). During the one-day visit, a total number of 13 awareness raising sessions on the importance of water purification and benefits of safe health & hygiene practices were conducted.
Altogether, 300 beneficiaries from 277 households attended the knowledge sharing sessions. The beneficiaries were taught about water purification method through the use of aqua tabs. A total number of 4140 aqua tabs were distributed amongst the beneficiaries which would cater to a population size of 1939 individuals.
OSDI's Health team also distributed milk and biscuits amongst each family.
#water #safewater #health #hygiene #capacitybuilding
District Team of Lasbela visited OSDI TLC in Sayarani
On 16th (Friday) September 2022, OSDI's Field Team of District Lasbela (Baluchistan) visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Sayarani. The team met the class teacher and observed the classroom environment.
Members of the School Management Committee (SMC) and parents were also met to discuss about the routine school functioning and regularity. The school's infrastructure survived the heavy rains but, was partially damaged. It was decided during the meeting that PKR 100 per parent would be collected for the repair work.
Few parents pooled in their contribution soon after the meeting.
#school #primaryeducation #schoolmanagement
Routine Monitoring Visit for SREP
On 14th September 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Field Assistant for district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the beneficiaries of Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP) for routine monitoring purpose. During the surprise visit, he had detailed discussions with the project beneficiaries - Mr. Hasta Zar and Mr. Abdullah Jan.
OSDI's Field Assistant checked the financial books for the record keeping of daily sales. He enquired about the difference in daily income being generated from selling of goods. He further checked the list of items in the respective shops.
Mr. Ali guided the beneficiaries about organizing the goods to be sold in their shops.
#smallbusiness #capacitybuilding #livelihood #monitoring
Visit to Flood Affected TLCs in Pini Ladhoo and Chamasara
OSDI's Field Team of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Mansoor Ali (Team Leader) and Mr. Adnan Qadir (Field Assistant) visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) in the focused communities of Pini Ladhoo and Chamasara on 8th (Thursday) and 12th (Monday) September 2022. The team was assigned the task to observe the damages caused by the recent monsoon floods.
As the TLC of Chamasara had swept away in the floods the members of the School Management Committee (SMC) arranged for a tent to continue the regular classes. The temperature in this community is extremely hot. Nearly, 40 students were present in the classroom. It was reported that up to 8 students have fallen sick due to high fever.
Moving on to the village of Pini Ladhoo, the SMC members have arranged for a temporary location to continue the learning process. As it's an open and airy classroom hence the temperature of this class was comparatively better than Chamasara's tent classroom. 4 students were absent on the visiting day. The classroom had 37 students present amongst which 8 were out-of-school children (OOSC). It is worth mentioning that diarrhea, malaria, dengue and skin infections are the major diseases erupting in both these villages.
#floods2022 #education #primaryeducation #students #diseases
Follow up Visit to the Fruit Orchards
On 7th (Wednesday) & 8th (Thursday) September 2022, OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the orange fruit orchards set-up in the focused communities of Akhundara and Biroch in district Mardan (KPK). It was a regular field visit to check the crops condition.
Mr. Ali enquired the farmers about the pesticide sprays and monitored the weedicides growth around the plants distributed under the Horticulture projects - Phase I and Phase II. He asked the farmers to clean the plants surrounding up to 3 ft to stop the growth of weedicides.
According to Mr. Ali, the plants were growing healthy.
#plants #fruitorchard #oranges #horticulture #livelihood
OSDI organized Emergency Flood Relief Medical Camp
To extend primary healthcare services to the flood affected people from the vulnerable communities of district Lasbela (Baluchistan), OSDI's healthcare team planned a two days Mobile Medical Camp (MMC) activity between 2nd (Friday) and 3rd (Saturday) September 2022. Altogether, 6 MMCs were held in each of the focused communities.
On the first day, the MMCs were set-up in the targeted villages of Haji Ibrahim, Chib Sheikh and Ibu Shaikh whereas, on the second day the MMCs were held in Sayarani, Qambrani and Essa Goth. Altogether, 718 patients were checked and treated by OSDI's team of doctors and paramedical staff.
OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir conducted 3 awareness raising sessions in which a total number of 40 people were sensitized about safe health & hygiene practices.
#floods2022 #primaryhealthcare #freemedicines #emergencyrelief
Senior Education Officer visits District Lasbela
On 1st September 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Senior Education Officer - Ms. Saira Rashid visited the focused communities of Qambrani and Chib Sheikh in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). The purpose of this visit was to meet the members of School Management Committee (SMC) of the OSDI's Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in Qambrani and visit the TLC of Chib Sheikh.
During the field visit, Ms. Rashid emphasized on the student regularity and enquired about the school progress from the SMC members. Moreover, she also met the Regional Supervisor - Mr. Mansoor Ahmed from Baluchistan Education Foundation (BEF) to explore opportunities of mutual co-operation.
Later on, the vulnerable community of Sheh Miraan was visited to check the situation of school infrastructure which was damaged due to the recent floods. This village is located in the M.C. Utthal region.
#primaryeducation #schoolmanagement #education
Handing over of TLC in Baizad Banda
On 31st August 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) located in the focused community of Baizad Banda. The purpose of this visit was to meet the members of the School Management Committee (SMC) and hand over the educational facility to Elementary & Secondary Education Foundation.
This institution is a semi-government organization. Mr. Said discussed with the SMC members to ensure the student regularity to the school. He even enquired about the teaching staff of the school.
At the end of the meeting all the school documents and learning tools were handed over to the school's new management.
#primaryeducation #school #educationalfacility
Meeting with DPO in Mardan
On 31st August 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Sajjad Said participated in a meeting organized by the District Police Officer (DPO)
- Mr. Irfan Ullah. The meeting was held in the DPO's office. The conflict resolution meeting was organized to resolve a land dispute ongoing between two families in district Mardan. As the security of the region was being compromised in this conflict Mr. Said along with other members of the Jarga Mishraan were invited to help resolve the issues. Through advocacy, Mr. Said carefully created awareness about respecting the law. He educated the two groups to not distort the peaceful environment of the district and mutually discuss about solving their issues in the presence of the community elders and law enforcement agency.
#advocacy #capacitybuilding
5th GMC held in Biroch village
In the focused community of Biroch, OSDI has organized its 5th General Medical Camp (GMC) on 30th August 2022 (Tuesday). This village lies in the union council of Bazaar. During the one day GMC, a total number of 160 ailing people were checked and treated by OSDI's appointed doctor. It was observed that majority of the patients suffered from body weakness, skin infections and gastro tract infections. The patients received free medicines as per the doctor's prescription by the OSDI's team. Mr. Ibrar Ali
- Field Assistant conducted 2 sensitization sessions on safe health & hygiene practices which was attended by 20 participants.
#primaryhealth #freemedicines #healthcare #medicalcamp
Visited TLC Qambrani and Checked LDP Beneficiaries
On 26th August 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan)
- Mr. Mansoor Ali along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the focused vulnerable community of Qambrani. The purpose of this visit was to check the condition of the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) and monitor the health of the goats distributed under the Livestock Development Project (LDP). OSDI's team met the School Management Committee (SMC) members to enquire about the school reopening and further planning of school resumption. Increase in student enrollment and social mobilization for the out-of-school children was emphasized by OSDI's team. Health of livestock distributed by OSDI was monitored by the OSDI's Field team. It was observed that few goats had caught infection on their legs due to which they need urgent treatment.
#monitoring #primaryschool #education #livelihood #livestock #healthcheck
BBCM held in Hassan Abad community
Located at a distance of upto 10kms from the Rustam city, lies the community of Hassan Abad in district Mardan (KPK). To enquire about the basic survival issues being faced by the villagers, Mr. Sajjad Said
- Head of District Mardan organized a Broad Based Community Meeting (BBCM) on 4th August 2022 (Thursday). On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Said asked the community elders to share their problems one-by-one. The villagers shared details about their livelihood sources. The community does not have a school. The villagers have to travel to Rustam Hospital to avail primary health facilities. OSDI's Head of District said,
"OSDI's primary objective is to help people reduce their monthly expense levels and increase their income to pull out from poverty." The villagers also complained about the lack of road and electricity facility.
#poverty #vulnerablecommunity #sustainability
Follow up Meeting with SREP - Phase 4 Beneficiaries
On 22nd August 2022 (Monday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan - Mr. Sajjad Said invited the 3 beneficiaries participating in the 4th Phase of Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP) in his field office. It was mid-term follow-up meeting. Mr. Said held one-to-one meetings with each beneficiary to know about the hurdles and progress in their businesses. He checked the log books of each beneficiary and enquired about its maintenance. The beneficiaries were also asked about the sales and purchase of their products. It is worth informing that during this phase, 3 beneficiaries have been supported to initiate small businesses. One beneficiary has chosen to open a cloth shop, other has a Jaggery store and the third beneficiary has a vegetable shop.
#smallbusiness #financialmanagement #capacitybuilding #livelihood
Pesticide Spray on Fruit Orchards of Mardan
On 19th August 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan - Mr. Sajjad Said accompanied by Mr. Sardar Hussain
- Agro expert visited the focused communities of Akhundara and Biroch to monitor and inspect the orange fruit plants. During the visit, Mr. Said enquired about the plants condition from the farmers. OSDI's appointed agrarian expert educated the farmers about the use of Potassium Humic Acid mixed with water for better growth and development of the plants. He also had the plants gushed with Pesticide spray. The farmers thanked OSDI's team for the regular monthly follow ups in helping them take better care of the fruit plants.
#plants #horticulture #monitoring #pesticidefree #agriculture #fruitorchard
OSDI Team visits LDP Beneficiaries in Lasbela
On 22nd August 2022 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan)
- Mr. Mansoor Ali accompanied by Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the focused communities of Ibu Sheikh and Essa Goth. The purpose of this visit was to check upon the health and condition of the livestock distributed under the Livestock Development Project (LDP). OSDI's Field Team visited 14 beneficiaries residing in both the communities. Altogether, 25 animals were checked for signs and symptoms of diseases. It was observed that the health of animals distributed by OSDI was better. The animals checked also included the other livestock from both the focused villages.
#livestock #floods2022 #healthcheck #monitoring
OSDI's Field Team visited communities in M.C. Utthal
On 17th August 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Team Leader - Mr. Mansoor Ali Shah and Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the Municipal Committee of Utthal. During this visit, members of 3 newly selected vulnerable communities were met. Members of 40 flood affected households located in Mammu Goth were met. This village lies in the revenue village of Mukka. In the revenue village of Muri-1, 38 families from the communities of Haji Meeran and Haji Jamot were met. OSDI's team discussed with the community elders and village members about the magnitude of losses suffered due to the recent monsoon rains.
#floods2022 #disastermanagement #emergencyrelief
Manager Programs visits Flood Affected Communities of Lasbela
On 12th August 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar N. Khan along with the Associate Manager
- Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP) - Mr. Babar Junaid visited the newly selected communities of district Lasbela (Baluchistan) to gauge the losses inculcated as a result of recent floods. The team visited 3 revenue villages located in the union council of Wayaro. 49 households of Motkani village, 30 families of Faqeer Muhammad and 23 homes of Jangi Khan located in the revenue village of Sukkan were met. After this, the team travelled to Waryani and Hashim Burfat villages each having 15 families per village and 6 households of Golani were met in the revenue village of Watori. Moving on to the vulnerable community of Hamarkani in which 18 families were met. This village lies in the revenue village of Wayaro. OSDI's team met the respective community elders and discussed about the future intervention opportunities to overcome the losses occurred.
#floods2022 #disasterrelief #damagecheck #ration #medicines #foodsecurity #emergencyrelief
Visit to New Flood Affected Communities
To check upon the damages caused by the recent floods in the newly selected focused communities of district Lasbela (Baluchistan), OSDI's recently appointed Team Leader
- Mr. Mansoor Ali Shah and Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the villages on 11th August 2022 (Thursday). OSDI's team visited 7 villages from the union council of Wayaro on this day. OSDI's team explored 4 revenue villages. In the revenue village of Retelara, the community of Danook is located which comprises of 18 households, the revenue village of Gao has 22 families, revenue village of Chib Sheikh has two susceptible communities
- Hussain Goth having 45 households and Musa Goth consisting of 20 homes. In Ahora revenue village, three villages are located Barad comprising of 25 families, Muraad Ali having 15 households and Musa Ibu Siyan consisting of 30 vulnerable homes. Details of losses caused due to the recent floods were noted and reported to the head office team for further action.
#floodaffected #vulnerablecommunities #rain2022 #flood2022
Ration, Medical Kits & Blankets Distribution in Lasbela
The heavy monsoon rains this year, have caused immense flooding in Baluchistan region. Many houses have collapsed, agriculture destroyed, livestock dead and numerous people went missing. To help lower the effects of this disastrous situation for the people living in the OSDI focused communities of district Lasbela (Baluchistan), an emergency flood relief campaign was initiated in collaboration with The Robin Hood Army. Between 7th (Sunday) till 11th (Thursday) August 2022, OSDI's Team along with the support of its ally The Robin Hood Army distributed dry ration bags, blankets and basic medicines amongst the affectees. Altogether, 200 vulnerable households were supported with 30kg ration bags. Each bag consisted of 10 kg flour, 5 kg rice, 3 types of lentils weighing 2 kg each variety, 3 kg sugar, 1/2kg tea, 1 kg dry milk, 800 gms salt and 3 ltrs cooking oil as ration items. Besides this, basic medicines consisting of 3 sachets of ORS, 1 box of mosquito coil, 2 strips of Panadol, 1 bottle of Mospel and 2 blankets per household were also distributed. OSDI shared the list of affectees with the Deputy Commissioner to inform about the houses damaged/collapsed during the floods for claim of payments as announced by the local government. Beneficiaries facilitated during the phase 1 of ration, medical kits and blankets distribution belonged to the focused communities of Essa Goth, Haji Ibrahim, Ibu Sheikh, Laloo Goth, Muhammad Dooda, Qambrani and Sayarani.
#floodrelief #disastermanagement
Visit of Senior Management to District Lasbela
To analyze the dire situation caused by the recent floods in district Lasbela (Baluchistan), a team of senior management visited the focused communities on 29th July 2022 (Friday). OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar N. Khan and Chief Accountant & Admin Manager - Mr. Ather J. Siddiqui travelled from Karachi. The senior officers went to the focused communities of Qambrani, Ibu Sheikh, Haji Ibrahim, Laloo Goth and Essa Goth. Reaching the community of Muhammad Dooda Goth was impossible as the road had disappeared so, the team had to collect the details of losses on call. It was observed that floods had swept away the houses of most of the people. In a situation, the houses managed to sustain the pressure of the floods they got severely damaged. Agricultural lands had completed destroyed, livestock had died and many people disappeared. The situation in this locality is very unfortunate. OSDI is trying to arrange for emergency facilitations as per need in these communities.
Livestock of LDP - Phase 3 Checked by Vet
On 21st July 2022 (Thursday), the OSDI's appointed veterinary expert visited the focused communities of Akhundara, Prrang Dara and Biroch along with the OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali. The purpose of this visit was to check upon the health of the livestock distributed by OSDI during the 3rd Phase of Livestock Development Project (LDP). The vet thoroughly checked the health of the animals and found them in good health. Height and weight of the animals was measured to observe the growth and development. He also checked the fodder quality and shed condition. A beneficiary named Dilshad, residing in the community of Biroch sold his goat at a cost of PKR 42,000 and purchased a cow worth PKR 60,000 instead as per approval from the OSDI's management.
Admission Campaign for the year 2022-23
OSDI's Field Assistant of District Matrdan (KPK), conducted an awareness raising campaign in the vulnerable focused community of Baizad Banda on 29th July 2022 (Friday). This village lies in the union council of Bazaar. OSDI has built a Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in this village to provide quality primary education amongst the school-age going children by enrolling them and motivating them to study. To create a multiplier effect, OSDI's Field Assistant accompanied by the school teacher and students went from door-to-door to counsel the parents and village elders to have their out-of-school children (OOSC) enrolled for the upcoming academic year 2022-23. Mr. Ibrar distributed school admission forms amongst the families of out-of-school children (OOSC) and asked them to have Birth Certificates of their children made.
Monitoring Visit of Agro Expert in Akhundara
On 18th July 2022 (Monday), OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali accompanied the Agro Expert - Mr. Sardar Hussain to the orange fruit orchard set-up in the focused community of Akhundara in district Mardan (KPK). The purpose of this visit was to monitor the plants condition and check upon the solar water facility installed to benefit the farmers. The agro expert asked the farmers to trim the unnecessary grass and weeds. He further recommended that maize plants be grown around the fruit plants and the soil should be mulched around the fruit plants to preserve the moisture and prevent the weeds from growing. Besides this, Mr. Sardar also suggested that pesticide spray should be done as there are signs of leaf minor, plant hoppers and citrus aphid insects. Potassium Humic Acid, Bifenthrin, Acetamiprid and Monoacid were recommended to be used on the plants.
Visit of Manager Programs to new susceptible communities
On 5th July 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar N. Khan accompanied by Head of District Mardan - Mr. Sajjad Said and Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the communities of Umar Dhair and Saleem Khan. Both these communities are situated in the union councils of Machi and Bazaar. The community of Umar Dhair is located at a distance of approximately 10-14kms from Rustam city and has an estimated population of 60 - 80 households. This village has no health facility nearby, hence the people have to travel all the way to Rustam city. The village road is damaged and the people face drinking water issues. Primary school in this village has no boundary wall. On the other hand, the community of Saleem Khan is nearly 18-22kms away from OSDI's district Mardan office. There are approximately 80-100 households. Primary problems of this village involve lack of access to health, education, road and drinking water facility. Future of 120 school-age going children is bleak as there is no school nearby. The community also faces issues of livelihood opportunities.
Workshop on Women Rights held in Lasbela
On 5th July 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Abdul Qadir participated in the one day workshop organized by the United Nations in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). The workshop was held in the office of National Rural Support Programme (NRSP). Mr. Khalil Ahmed from the Women Rights Department of United Nations, Ms. Mehwish Kakar - Advocate from Islamabad High Court and Mr. Nasir Ali from APEX Consultants were the honorable panelists who conducted the session. During the workshop, they discussed about the basic human rights and role of women in forming a society. The participants were asked about various ways to create awareness about female empowerment within the region.
OSDI organized 3rd GMC in Qambrani Goth
On 29th June 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI organized the 3rd General Medical Camp (GMC) in the focused community of Qambrani village in district Lasbela (Baluchistan).
145 patients received primary health consultation, treatment and free medication by the OSDI's appointed healthcare team. Nearly, 53 ailing males and 92 females were checked by the doctors and paramedical staff.
Ms. Madiha Nazr - Health Promotion Practitioner (HPP), Mr. Khurram Jafri - M&E and HealthCare Officer, Mr. Adnan Qadir - Field Assistant and Ms. Jamila - Enumerator conducted 6 health & hygiene sensitization sessions during this GMC, in which 58 participants were trained.
Coordination Meeting with District Program Manager
On 22nd June 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Team Leader - Mr. Rashid Butt met the District Program Manager - Mr. Faiz Baloch from ESP - UNICEF and Mr. Muneer Ahmed Baloch - District Training Manager at Continuing Professional Development (CDP) / Provincial Institute of Teacher Education (PITE) - United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
The coordination meeting was held to discuss about the upcoming enrollment and awareness creation activities pertaining to education after the reopening of schools in the district. Activities of mutual interest were brought to discussion by the participants.
Door-to-door awareness sessions and organizing seminars to increase female literacy and enrollments of out-of-school children were a few topics discussed.
SMC members & Parents met in Qambrani
In the focused community of Qambrani in district Lasbela (Baluchistan), on 27th June 2022 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader - Mr. Rashid Butt and Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir met the members of the School Management Committee (SMC) and parents of the students enrolled in this TLC.
During the meeting, the representatives were asked to ensure the cleanliness of the educational facility while the students were at the annual summer break. The parents and SMC members were asked to aggressively plant more seedlings and trees for the beautification of the school. Daily watering of the plants was also requested.
Mr. Butt asked the parents to ensure their children join school upon reopening.
Meeting with SMC members & Parents of TLC Chib Sheikh
OSDI's Team Leader of District Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir met the members of School Management Committee (SMC) and parents of OSDI built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in Chib Sheikh on 8th June 2022 (Wednesday).
During the meeting, OSDI's Team Leader asked the SMC members to take care of the school during the summer break. He also urged them to sow more plants around the school premises for beautification of the educational facility.
Since, a SMC member had left the village hence, he was replaced upon mutual understanding and recommendation of the villagers.
OSDI Team Meets SMC members & Parents of TLC Sayarani
On 6th June 2022 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader of District Lasbela (Baluchistan) - Mr. Rashid Butt along with the Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir visited the focused community of Sayarani. The purpose of this field visit was to meet the School Management Committee (SMC) members and parents of the school children.
Mr. Butt asked the SMC members to take good care of the educational facility during the summer vacations as the school was off. He further asked the SMC members to daily water the plants and ensure the cleanliness of the classrooms and school area.
The SMC members were asked to ensure all students rejoin the school after summer break and motivate the out-of-school children to be enrolled in the TLC.
Monitoring Visit for LDP & SREP projects
Between 1st and 2nd June 2022 (Wednesday & Thursday), OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar N. Khan along with the Senior Associate Manager Livelihood Assistance Programs - Mr. Babar Junaid visited the focused communities of district Lasbela (Baluchistan). The monitoring visit was aimed at meeting the Livelihood Assistance Programs (LAP) beneficiaries of Livestock Development Project (LDP) and Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP).
During the field visit, OSDI's senior representatives enquired about the daily income being generated, details about profit and loss, issues pertaining to selling of goods by the SREP beneficiaries and health of livestock from the LDP participants.
The beneficiaries shared their respective concerns and took appropriate guidance relevant to their projects.
Monthly DEG Meeting held in Lasbela
To acquire an update on the monthly activities pertaining to the field of education District Education Department of Lasbela (Baluchistan) regularly conducts meetings with the relevant government teachers, officers, and social sector representatives. The district government of Lasbela is keen on promoting the cause of education specially, increasing the female literacy ratio within the vicinity.
In continuation with their strong commitment and dedication to provide the means of quality primary education to each out-of-school child of the district a monthly follow-up District Education Group meeting was held at the office of Deputy Commissioner - Utthal on 9th June 2022 (Thursday). On behalf of OSDI, the meeting was attended by Mr. Rashid Butt - Team Leader of Lasbela.
During the meeting, Mr. Butt briefed about the details of the ongoing and upcoming projects of OSDI in the field of education.
Oxford University Press organizes Teachers Training
On 21st June 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's district Mardan (KPK) team along with the OSDI's appointed teacher - Mr. Ijaz from the Temporary Learning Center (TLC) in the focused community of Baizad Banda attended a teachers training workshop. The one day training was organized by the Oxford University Press (OUP).
The training was entitled "Lesson Planning & Classroom Management". The trainer - Ms. Nadia taught the participants about various methods of maintaining discipline in class, managing the students, responding to student queries and helping them enhance their learning process through different ways. She taught about the qualities of a sound teacher and how students can be motivated to actively participate in the classroom learnings.
The participants received certificates after the training.
Health Check of LDP - Phase 3 in Mardan
OSDI's appointed veterinary expert in district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Liaqat Ali along with Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali checked the health of animals distributed under the 3rd phase of Livestock Development Project (LDP) on 24th June 2022 (Friday). OSDI's team visited the 20 beneficiaries of LDP in the focused communities of Akhundara, Prrang Dara and Biroch.
Altogether health check of 43 goats and 35 kids was done by the vet. Amongst the livestock checked 40 goats were given a dose of the deworming medicine. OSDI's team also checked upon the shed maintenance and quality of the fodder being given to the animals.
The beneficiaries thanked the OSDI's team for the visit.
3rd GMC organized in the community of Akhundara
In district Mardan (KPK), lies the susceptible community of Akhundara in the union council of Palo Dheri. OSDI organized the 3rd General Medical Camp (GMC) in this village to facilitate the ailing people with primary healthcare facilities at their doorstep on 28th June 2022 (Tuesday).
A day prior to the GMC, OSDI's district Mardan field staff made announcements in the community of Akhundara and its adjacent villages of Karko Banda, Warra Dara, Sab e Maira, Tajak Abad and Jarro. OSDI's appointed doctor and paramedical staff successfully treated 188 patients altogether, in which 81 were males and the remaining 107 were female patients. 23 patients belonged to the under 5 age group.
Mr. Ibrar Ali - OSDI's Field Assistant conducted an awareness raising session with 10 people on safe health & hygiene practices for better living.
Solar Panels Installed in Horticulture - Phase 1
On 13th June 2022 (Monday), OSDI's District Team of Mardan (KPK) facilitated the 7 vulnerable farmers supported under the 1st Phase of Horticulture Project with a water facility. In this phase, OSDI has distributed 770 orange fruit plants to sow on 5.25 acres of farmland.
OSDI has set-up the solar panels worth PKR 316,268 as per the request of the farmers. Out of the total amount spent, the contribution of OSDI is 81%; whereas, 19% of the contribution is by the farmers.
The farmers shall now be able to take better care of the orange fruit plants.
Beneficiaries from Mardan Facilitated in SREP
In the month of May 2022, OSDI has facilitated 3 vulnerable beneficiaries to initiate their small businesses under the Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP) in district Mardan (KPK). Amongst the beneficiaries, 2 are from the community of Akhundara and the remaining 1 is from the community of Prrang Dara.
On 9th May 2022 (Monday), OSDI has facilitated Abdullah Jan from the community of Prrang Dara to come up a jaggery shop. OSDI has contributed PKR 66400 and the contribution of Abdullah is PKR 16600. Another beneficiary supported on the same day is Bhati Jan. He has been provided a vegetable vending cart. OSDI facilitated him with PKR 56120 and self-contribution of Bhati is 14030.
On the next day, another beneficiary from Akhundara village was supported to open up a woolen & fleece shop. OSDI contributed PKR 72000 and PKR 18000 was the self-contribution.
Annual Examinations held in GPS-GMS
Under the supervision and monitoring of the District Education Department, students of OSDI's supported Government Primary School (GPS), located in Gul Muhammad Samoo (GMS) community in district Thatta (Sindh) participated in the annual yearly exams. The exams were held on 26th May 2022 (Thursday).
On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Muhammad Usman - Team Leader of Thatta accompanied by Mr. Ghulam Abbas - Social Organizer witnessed the assessment process. Mr. Muhammad Yaseen Rind (Supervisor) along with Mr. Gulzar Ahmed Khaskheli (Assistant Supervisor) from the education department conducted the oral and written examination of the students. Students who due to their age limit could not be enrolled in the General Registration Entry (GRE) register were prepared to participate in the Grade 5 exams by the OSDI's team.
Fortunately, these students have successfully cleared the exams and have promoted to secondary section. Besides, this students of Grade 1 have been promoted to Grade 2 on 30th May 2022 (Monday).
OSDI organized 3rd GMC in Prrang Dara
On 24th May 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's district Mardan (KPK) team collaborated with the District Health Department to conduct the 3rd General Medical Camp (GMC) in the focused community of Prrang Dara. This village lies in the union council of Palo Dheri.
OSDI's appointed doctor - Dr. Arifullah checked and treated 143 patients altogether during this one day medical camp. Amongst the patients, 64 were males and the remaining 79 were female patients. The ailing people attended the GMC from different villages of Palo Dheri: Sherabad, Babo Dara, Sherinabad, Mayeen Hat, Mirzaki and Prrang Dara. OSDI distributed free medicines amongst the patients.
OSDI's Field team conducted 2 awareness raising sessions on safe health & hygiene practices which was attended by 18 people.
2nd SBDW activity in GPS-GMS
On 23rd May 2022 (Monday), OSDI's Health-care team under the supervision of Dr. Kamran Sohail
- Manager Monitoring Evaluation & Health Care visited the OSDI's supported Government Primary School (GPS) located in the rural community of Gul Muhammad Samoo (GMS) in district Thatta (Sindh). The school has recently been handed over to National Disability & Development Forum (NDF).
2nd phase of School Based De-Worming Project (SBDW) has been initiated in this school in which 61 students present on the activity day received a single dose of zyntel syrup. On behalf of OSDI, Mr. Muhammad Usman conducted 2 health & hygiene awareness raising sessions to sensitize the students about safe hygiene practices for living a healthy life. The sessions were well attended by 65 participants including students, School Management Committee (SMC) members and teachers.
At the end of the session, each student received a 250ml milk pack and energy biscuits from the health-care team.
SBDW activity in TLC Qambrani
On 18th May 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Monitoring Evaluation & Health Care Officer - Mr. Khurram Jafri visited the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) located in the focused community of Qambrani in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). Phase 11 of School Based De-worming Project (SBDW) was initiated in this educational facility.
Nearly, 44 students present in school were bestowed with a dose of zyntel syrup for deworming. Each child received a 250ml milk pack along with energy biscuits from the OSDI's health-care team.
Mr. Jafri conducted 2 sessions on safe health & hygiene practices which was well-attended by 50 participants.
OSDI organized 2nd GMC in Muhammad Dooda Goth
In the union council of Khenwari, lies the scattered community of Muhammad Dooda Goth in district Lasbela (Baluchistan). On 19th May 2022 (Thursday), OSDI organized the 2nd General Medical Camp (GMC) in this village in collaboration with the district health department. Earlier, a GMC was held in the month of September 2021 to facilitate the ailing people with primary diagnosis and health-care.
During the one day medical camp, OSDI's appointed doctors and paramedical staff provided primary consultation and treatment to 93 patients along with provision of free medication. 34 males and 59 female patients received the treatment. It was observed that 32% of the patients suffered from Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI), 20% from Gastro Intestinal Tract infections (GIT) and 5% people had skin diseases; the remaining 42% people had other health issues.
To sensitize the local community about safe health & hygiene practices, OSDI's Health-care team conducted 2 health & hygiene awareness raising sessions in which 26 people were trained.
NRSP organized a Coordination Meeting on UN-Women project
On 13th May 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan)
- Mr. Rashid Butt attended the coordination meeting organized by National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) in collaboration with Baluchistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP). The meeting was held at the NRSP Lasbela office.
Potential amendments to further improve the UN-Women project was discussed during the meeting. To reduce the economic vulnerability of the women affected during the Covid-19 pandemic through food security in household, social protection schemes and creating income opportunities was brought to dialogue by the stakeholders.
Senior representatives from Aga Khan Foundation - Mr. Ramzan (District Head), Mr. Khalil Roonjha (Director) - Welfare Association for New Generation (WANG), Mr. Jahangir (Acting District Head) from National Rural Support Programme (NRSP), Ms. Fehmeeda (Livelihood Officer) at Baluchistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP) along with other officials attended the meeting.
Final Exams ongoing in OSDI Built TLCs of Mardan
As the academic year has come to a final closing in schools across the country, OSDI built Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) have also initiated to conduct final examinations. In district Mardan (KPK), from 18th (Wednesday)
- 25th (Wednesday) May 2022, students are participating in the yearly examinations.
The dedicated teachers of OSDI TLCs in Baizad Banda, Akhundara and Arab Seray villages have worked hard throughout the year to impart quality primary education amongst the students. Annual results for these exams shall be announced on 30th May 2022.
Soon after the result announcement, the students shall leave for summer break as per the government announced holidays from 1st June
- 15th August 2022.
OSDI's Senior Education Officer visits District Mardan
Between 13th (Friday) & 14th (Saturday) May 2022, OSD's Senior Education Officer
- Ms. Saira Rashid visited the 3 OSDI built Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) of Arab Seray, Baizad Banda and Akhundara in their respective villages in district Mardan (KPK).
During the visit, Ms. Rashid held one to one interactive learning sessions with the students, conducted question and answer sessions from the course books and checked the class work copies of the children. School teachers were met and various pedagogy strategies were discussed in detail.
Ms. Rashid also met the members of the School Management Committees (SMCs) and parents to enquire about the education standards of the TLCs.
H&H session organized in the TLC of Sayarani
OSDI's newly appointed Field Assistant - Mr. Adnan Qadir conducted a health & hygiene (H&H) awareness raising session in the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Sayarani in district Lasbela (Baluchistan) on 11th May 2022 (Wednesday). During the session, Mr. Qadir briefed the students about the health benefits of keeping oneself clean.
Altogether, 82 students comprising of 34 female students and 48 male students attended the sensitization session. OSDI's Field Assistant demonstrated the steps of proper handwashing technique and encouraged the students to follow the steps.
The students thoroughly enjoyed the interactive learning session.
Manager Programs visits LDP - Phase 3 & SREP Beneficiaries
On 10th May 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar Khan along with the Head of District Mardan
- Mr. Sajjad Said visited the focused communities of Biroch, Prrang Dara and Akhundara in district Mardan (KPK). The purpose of this visit was to meet the beneficiaries of OSDI's Livestock Development Project (LDP)
- Phase 3 and Small Rural Enterprise Project (SREP) beneficiaries.
Manager Programs enquired about the improvement in lives of the beneficiaries after becoming a part of OSDI's Livelihood Assistance Program (LAP). The beneficiaries shared details of how they are now able to generate some savings on monthly basis. In SREP, grocery shops of Asif Khan and Said Jan were visited. Mr. Sheheryar checked their bookkeeping registers and enquired about the monthly income details of the shop.
The beneficiaries appreciated the visit of Manager Programs and thanked for the timely guidance on sustainability creation from time to time.
Manager Programs meets Horticulture Project Farmers
On 10th May 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Manager Programs - Mr. Sheheryar Khan along with the Head of District Mardan - Mr. Sajjad Said visited the focused communities of Biroch and Akhundara in district Mardan (KPK). The purpose of this visit was to meet the Phase 1 and Phase 2 farmers of Horticulture Project.
OSDI has facilitated 7 farmers in Phase one and 3 farmers in the second phase to grow orange fruit orchards on 5 acres of farmland in each phase.
During the meeting, the farmers requested the senior management of OSDI to be facilitated with a solar water project, as the water level is very low in Akhundara village; the farmers are unable to fulfill the water requirement of the orange fruit plants.
Coordination Meeting with TEO in Thatta
On 28th April 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Thatta (Sindh) visited the office of Tehsil Education Officer (TEO) - Mr. Noor Muhammad Kalamati in Mirpur Sakro. The purpose of this visit was to enquire about the general register (G.R.) matter.
The G.R. consists of details of all students, from personal to student enrollment information. This record is maintained in each educational facility. Besides this, details of future coordination with National Disability Forum (NDF) for the smooth functioning of Government Primary School in Gul Muhammad Samoo village, was also discussed.
Mr. Usman also talked about the upcoming annual examination and regular school monitoring by the government's education department
Visit of Vet for Livestock Health Check
On 22nd April 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Field Assistant for district Mardan (KPK) - Mr. Ibrar Ali along with the veterinary expert - Mr. Liaquat Ali visited the focused communities of Akhundara, Biroch and Prrang Dara. The purpose of this visit was to check upon the health of livestock distributed under the 3rd Phase of OSDI's Livestock Development Project (LDP).
Approximately, health of 5 bucks and 31 does was checked by the OSDI's team. During the health check-up, one goat was diagnosed with high fever. The vet provided appropriate medicines to treat the animal. OSDI's appointed vet also checked the animal sheds and fodder.
The vet has suggested deworming of the animals after Eid holidays.
DEG Meeting held in District Lasbela
On 25th April 2022 (Monday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan)
- Mr. Rashid Butt participated in the monthly District Education Group (DEG) meeting held at the office of the Deputy Commissioner in Utthal. The meeting was chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Lasbela) (General)
- Mr. Farhan Suleiman.
Besides, OSDI's representative other senior dignitaries who attended the meeting included District Education Officer (Lasbela)
- Mr. Muhammad Rafique Baloch, District Education Officer (Female) - Ms. Riffat Shakir, District Officer (Male)
- Mr. Muhammad Anwar Jamali, Mr. Ather Qureshi - Head Master at Government High School in village Ramzan
- Lakhra, Superintendent - Mr. Inayat Sheikh, Mr. Faiz Baloch and Mr. Mukhtiyar Baloch.
During the meeting, the ADC emphasized on appointment of class teachers in schools which suffered from teacher unavailability and ensure regularity in classes, reopening of ghost schools, facilitating the schools with water and electricity.
Health & Hygiene Awareness Sessions in Thatta
OSDI's Team Leader - Mr. Muhammad Usman visited the local community of Sathi Jatt and OSDI's adopted Government Primary School in Gul Muhammad Samoo village in district Thatta (Sindh), to sensitize the people about safe health & hygiene practices on 13th April 2022 (Wednesday).
Firstly, Mr. Usman conducted an awareness raising session in the OSDI's adopted Government Primary School of Gul Muhammad Samoo to train the students about the importance of health & hygiene. Altogether, 16 students attended the training session after which members of the local community of Sathi Jatt village were met and OSDI's representative gave briefing to them. 10 community males attended the session.
During the capacity building session, Mr. Usman demonstrated the proper handwashing technique to be practiced before and after every meal.
Follow up visit of Horticulture Project - Phase II
On 19th April 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Head of District Mardan (KPK)
- Mr. Sajjad Said visited the focused community of Biroch to meet the 3 farmers participating in the 2nd Phase of Horticulture project. OSDI has facilitated the farmers to grow orange fruit orchards on 5 acres of land.
The agro expert - Mr. Sardar Hussain also accompanied the HoD on the crop-monitoring visit in which he briefed the farmers to ensure atleast 3 feet of circle to be dug around each plant for better growth. Moreover, Mr. Sardar also asked the farmers to water the plants every other day as its summer season and the plants might dehydrate if not properly watered.
After the capacity building session, the farmers requested for implementation of solar panels as they were facing water scarcity issues due to frequent load shedding and unavailability of electricity.
Online Teacher Training Session
On 12th April 2022 (Tuesday), OSDI's Senior Education Officer - Ms. Saira Rashid conducted an online teacher's training session with the female teacher employed at the Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Qambrani. This community lies in the focused district of Lasbela (Baluchistan).
During the online session, Ms. Rashid enquired about the classroom management technique being applied to engage the students and keep them motivated at the same time. The teacher shared details about the student's progress and daily attendance in class.
At the end of the session, the teacher was asked to ensure proper discipline in class.
Course Books Donated in the Community School of Sangal
On 13th April 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Team Leader for district Lasbela (Baluchistan) donated course books to the management of the Community School in Sangal. This educational facility is being run under the supervision of the Hingol National Park (HNP), a close ally of OSDI.
Approximately, 30 students acquiring education at this facility shall benefit from the donation given. The community of Sangal is a revenue village in the union council of Lyari.
This settlement is approximately 120 kms away from the OSDI's field office in Utthal.
H&H session in TLC of Qambrani
Located in district Lasbela (Baluchistan) is the OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Qambrani. On 14th April 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Team Leader
- Mr. Rashid Butt conducted a monthly awareness raising session on the importance of safe health & hygiene practices.
On the activity day, 30 female students and 15 male students were present. During the session, Mr. Rashid briefed the students about benefits of healthy living. The students were taught about the proper handwashing technique.
After the sensitization session, Mr. Butt distributed course books amongst the students.
Handing Over of GPS - GMS to NDF
On 14th April 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Senior Education Officer - Ms. Saira Rashid signed an MoU with Mr. Abid Lashari
- President of National Disability and Development Forum (NDF) at the OSDI's Head Office in Karachi. As per the agreement between both the organizations, the OSDI's adopted Government Primary School (GPS) located in the vulnerable community of Gul Muhammad Samoo (GMS) in district Thatta (Sindh), will now be run by NDF.
OSDI formally adopted this school in August 2021. The school has been facilitated with 2 teachers by OSDI along with provision of necessary teaching and learning tools. As of now, 60 students are acquiring education at this facility.
Furthermore, the school shall be transferred to Sindh Education Foundation by NDF in the upcoming days.
Fertilizer Distribution in Akhundara Fruit Orchard
On 7th April 2022 (Thursday), OSDI's Field Assistant - Mr. Ibrar Ali visited the focused community of Akhundara in district Mardan (KPK) along with the agro expert
- Mr. Sardar Hussain. The purpose of this visit was to facilitate the farmers of Horticulture Phase I with appropriate fertilizers for the orange fruit plants.
All the 7 farmers participating in this phase were facilitated with nitro phosphate and potassium humic acid fertilizers. Besides this, Bifenthrin and nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) was also provided to spray on the plants.
OSDI's appointed agro expert guided the farmers on the fertilizer and spray usage.
Distribution of Cash Prizes for OSDI Teachers
On 12th April (Tuesday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan)
- Mr. Rashid Butt met the District Education Officer (DEO) - Mr. Rafique Baloch at his office along with the teachers of OSDI's built Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) of Pini Ladhoo, Sayarani and Chib Sheikh.
All the 4 teachers deployed at these TLCs received a cash prize of PKR 40,000 per person on behalf of OSDI for the immense commitment and dedication towards teaching the students with whole heart and mind. OSDI has resumed ownership of these schools from NCHD.
The teachers thanked OSDI and District Education Department for appreciating their work.
Course Books Distributed in OSDI TLCs
On 6th April 2022 (Wednesday), OSDI's Team Leader of district Lasbela (Baluchistan)
- Mr. Rashid Butt invited the teachers of OSDI's built Temporary Learning Centers (TLCs) of Pini Ladhoo, Sayarani and Chib Sheikh in the field office. Later on, the School Management Committee (SMC) members of OSDI's built Temporary Learning Center (TLC) of Chamasara were also, called upon.
The purpose of this visit was to hand over the course books for the upcoming academic year to the relevant teaching staff and SMC members of the respective TLCs. After the completion of final exams for the current academic year, these course books shall be distributed amongst the students.
The teachers thanked OSDI's team for the support.
3rd GMC in Sathi Jatt community
On 1st April 2022 (Friday), OSDI's Health Team in collaboration with the District Health Department organized a General Medical Camp (GMC) in the focused vulnerable community of Sathi Jatt, in the union council of Kaghan in district Thatta (Sindh). The village lies at a distance of approximately 30kms from Gharo city.
During the one day GMC, 157 patients were checked and treated by the OSDI's appointed doctors and paramedical staff. Amongst the patients, 56 were males and 101 were females.
Majority of the patients complained about Gastro Intestine Tract Infection (GIT). Amongst the elderly patients, Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) was the most common disease. To create awareness about safe health & hygiene (H&H) practices, a total number of 51 people were trained during the 4 sessions.
