Research and Case Studies
Field research to identify potential sectors/value chains through a sector selection methodology in Pakistan for the development of a market systems analysis (MSA) for Afghan refugees and host communities to access improved economic opportunities for ILO/UNHCR.
Development of 03 policy briefs based on the findings of recent value chains mapping study for construction, fruits and vegetables, and artisanal crafts sectors relevant to Afghan refugees in Pakistan for ILO/UNHCR.
Result-based management capacity building training manual for CSOs of Afghanistan.
Capacity building manual for local CSOs in Afghanistan on Strategic Communication in Kabul and Bamyan Province.
Design a three-day training curriculum for the union council secretaries of Sindh to mainstream gender in local government functions to ensure equal and balanced governance at the grassroots level.
Development of a training curriculum for young elected councilors to boost their leadership and governance skills at the Local Government level in Punjab.
Empowering and building capacities of women peace forums to Promote Peace and Interfaith Harmony in their respective spheres in Multan.
Designed and conducted 05 days of TOT for DAI partner organizations on CVE. The interactive module was developed for semi-literate community groups and stakeholders to bring peace and harmony through the local concept of “Waseeb Aman Kath”.
Capacity Building of Young Development Agents to Prepare VDPs, Baidarie/NED, 2023: Designed and conducted capacity building training for young development agents from 140 villages of district Sialkot. These young developments will evaluate and assess their own villages with the help of community members prepare a village development plan and take development initiatives from the community’s own resources.
Capacity building of union secretaries for the effectiveness and transparency in union council functions. Designed and conducted TOTs to mobilize, establish, and train 40 community groups to promote PLGA’s “Community Empowerment and Mobilization” agenda.
Role of UC Secretaries in Development and Governance
evelopment of training curriculum for National Social Security Fund (NSSF - Cambodia), Staff and inspectors for compliance of social security law and communication of NSSF services and benefits to respective audiences.
Disability Inclusion in Education and Health, GIZ-BMZ,
SGBV technical training for LHVs and paramedical for mainstream gender in Afghan Refugees Camps in KP and Balochistan, under GIZ-BMZ Project, FPAP.
A “Pocket Book” on Occupational Safety and Health for “Promoting Decent Work in Construction Sector of Pakistan”
Research Study on “Promoting Decent Work in Construction Sector of Pakistan” to assess the situation of workers in construction sector, especially in COVID19 situation. A training guide for the workers, employers safety protocols was also developed and test In the field.
Trainers' manual for effective compliance with and the enforcement of social security laws in Pakistan
SIMPLIFY Social Security, is a tool that offers a systematic and harmonized approach for the effective and simplified application of Social Security Laws in Pakistan. This pocketbook serves as a capacity building tool for the officials, staff and inspectors of Provincial Employees Social Security Institutions in Pakistan. It can also be used as a self-compliance tool by employers, and for awareness raising by workers and their representatives.
Series of nine (9) training modules (Orchard Establishment, Fruit Production, Tree Pruning, Integrated Pest Management, Nursery Management, Nutrient Management, Harvest & Post-harvest Management, Orchard Irrigation Management, Small Business), for semi and non-literate farmers of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and earthquake areas in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Modules also translated in local language “Urdu” with instructional guides for trainers.
Series of nine (9) training modules (Orchard Establishment, Fruit Production, Tree Pruning, Integrated Pest Management, Nursery Management, Nutrient Management, Harvest & Post-harvest Management, Orchard Irrigation Management, Small Business), for semi and non-literate farmers of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and earthquake areas in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Modules also translated in local language “Urdu” with instructional guides for trainers.
Series of nine (9) training modules (Orchard Establishment, Fruit Production, Tree Pruning, Integrated Pest Management, Nursery Management, Nutrient Management, Harvest & Post-harvest Management, Orchard Irrigation Management, Small Business), for semi and non-literate farmers of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and earthquake areas in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Modules also translated in local language “Urdu” with instructional guides for trainers.
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Series of nine (9) training modules (Orchard Establishment, Fruit Production, Tree Pruning, Integrated Pest Management, Nursery Management, Nutrient Management, Harvest & Post-harvest Management, Orchard Irrigation Management, Small Business), for semi and non-literate farmers of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and earthquake areas in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Modules also translated in local language “Urdu” with instructional guides for trainers.
Series of nine (9) training modules (Orchard Establishment, Fruit Production, Tree Pruning, Integrated Pest Management, Nursery Management, Nutrient Management, Harvest & Post-harvest Management, Orchard Irrigation Management, Small Business), for semi and non-literate farmers of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and earthquake areas in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Modules also translated in local language “Urdu” with instructional guides for trainers.
Series of nine (9) training modules (Orchard Establishment, Fruit Production, Tree Pruning, Integrated Pest Management, Nursery Management, Nutrient Management, Harvest & Post-harvest Management, Orchard Irrigation Management, Small Business), for semi and non-literate farmers of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and earthquake areas in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Modules also translated in local language “Urdu” with instructional guides for trainers.
Series of nine (9) training modules (Orchard Establishment, Fruit Production, Tree Pruning, Integrated Pest Management, Nursery Management, Nutrient Management, Harvest & Post-harvest Management, Orchard Irrigation Management, Small Business), for semi and non-literate farmers of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and earthquake areas in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Modules also translated in local language “Urdu” with instructional guides for trainers.
Series of nine (9) training modules (Orchard Establishment, Fruit Production, Tree Pruning, Integrated Pest Management, Nursery Management, Nutrient Management, Harvest & Post-harvest Management, Orchard Irrigation Management, Small Business), for semi and non-literate farmers of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and earthquake areas in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Modules also translated in local language “Urdu” with instructional guides for trainers.
Series of nine (9) training modules (Orchard Establishment, Fruit Production, Tree Pruning, Integrated Pest Management, Nursery Management, Nutrient Management, Harvest & Post-harvest Management, Orchard Irrigation Management, Small Business), for semi and non-literate farmers of Azad Jammu & Kashmir and earthquake areas in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa. Modules also translated in local language “Urdu” with instructional guides for trainers.
Training curriculum on "How to Conduct Base/Endline Research" for development sector professionals in Pakistan.
Training Curriculum on "Mainstreaming Gender in Project, Programs and Activities", for development sector professionals, Pakistan.
Series of technical training curriculums (Information Technology, Beautician, Teaching, Cooking, Stitching & Embroidery, etc) for Women Technical Training Institute, Gwadar, Pakistan.
Series of technical training curriculums (Information Technology, Beautician, Teaching, Cooking, Stitching & Embroidery, etc) for Women Technical Training Institute, Gwadar, Pakistan.
Series of technical training curriculums (Information Technology, Beautician, Teaching, Cooking, Stitching & Embroidery, etc) for Women Technical Training Institute, Gwadar, Pakistan.
Series of technical training curriculums (Information Technology, Beautician, Teaching, Cooking, Stitching & Embroidery, etc) for Women Technical Training Institute, Gwadar, Pakistan. (in local language URDU)
Series of technical training curriculums (Information Technology, Beautician, Teaching, Cooking, Job Placement, Office Management Stitching & Embroidery, etc) for Women Technical Training Institute, Gwadar, Pakistan. (in local language Urdu)
Series of technical training curriculums (Information Technology, Beautician, Teaching, Cooking, Job Placement, Office Management Stitching & Embroidery, etc) for Women Technical Training Institute, Gwadar, Pakistan. (in local language Urdu)
Series of technical training curriculums (Information Technology, Beautician, Teaching, Cooking, Job Placement, Office Management Stitching & Embroidery, etc) for Women Technical Training Institute, Gwadar, Pakistan. (in local language Urdu)
Series of technical training curriculums (Information Technology, Beautician, Teaching, Cooking, Job Placement, Office Management Stitching & Embroidery, etc) for Women Technical Training Institute, Gwadar, Pakistan. (in local language Urdu)
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. Material was prepared in English and translated in Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in entire Nepal.
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal.
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal.
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal.
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal.
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal.
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal.
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal.
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal (Nepali Version)
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal (Nepali Version)
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal (Nepali Version)
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal (Nepali Version)
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal (Nepali Version)
The study is funded by the ILO in collabouration with UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs-China Fund in the implementation of the project "Achieving SDGs and ending poverty through Universal Social Protection". The purpose of the study is to strengthen the capacity of the national entities responsible for social protection in Cambodia to formulate and implement social security schemes through findings and recommendations of this study.
Development of Multi-Sectoral Referral Pathways for GBV Survivors in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, WHO, 2021. Towards strengthening health system response and psycho-social support services in intersections with the COVID-19 pandemic to the survivors of gender-based violence, conducted mapping of services, gap assessment and model Multi-Sectoral Pathway align with WHO guidelines.
The action research provides insight into the rationale behind the pilot test of the project, Decent Public Transport for Working Women, and a detailed overview of the project design, development and activities. The project was intended to pilot test the concept of women-friendly public transportation facilities, on Route No. 1, between Islamabad and and Rawalpindi.
The main objective of this study is to explore the potential of promoting credit financing for the installation of biogas plants. The report explores biogas credit needs of consumers; it looks into concerns of MFIs’, perspectives of wholesaler and finally recommends a course of action for promoting biogas credit in Pakistan. The main objective of this study is to explore the potential of promoting credit financing for the installation of biogas plants. The report explores biogas credit needs of consumers; it looks into concerns of MFIs’, perspectives of wholesaler and finally recommends a course of action for promoting biogas credit in Pakistan.
A market survey, research and assessment for AGAHE’s project ‘Integrated Public Health and Economic Empowerment for Urban Poor in Pakistan’ in the Shalimar Area of Lahore.
Research Study on “Promoting Decent Work in Construction Sector of Pakistan” to assess the situation of workers in construction sector, especially in COVID19 situation
Where to go for help, A study for Pakistani migrant workers’ access to justice at home and in Gulf Cooperation Council countries
The study was conducted to assess the quality and level of justice and legal support available to the potential, returnee, existing, and deported migrant workers in Pakistan and destination countries, in particular the Gulf States. The study has collected evidence from four provinces of Pakistan. The purpose of the study was to assess the legislative support available in the legal documents of Pakistan and to compare this support with the implementation on the ground. Another purpose of the study was to develop a proposed support mechanism for migrant workers through policy reform or "doorstep support" through a resource center for migrant workers. The sample of the study is not a concrete reference to be presented widely; rather, the findings are intended to be used mainly for understanding the issue. The findings should not be quoted or generalized.
Study to support and poverty alleviation of vulnerable brick kiln communities in Punjab by identifying suitable alternative livelihood opportunities during off-seasons.
Research study to assist Brooke Pakistan to understand the most pertinent issues affecting animal health, human health and environmental health within the brick kilns with a special emphasis on One Health and its links to SDGs 1, 3 & 6.
“A Stitch in Time Saves Nine”. An alternative livelihood assessment and integrated support for socio-economic rehabilitation of the jobless (or workless) women soccer stitched of Sialkot.
Baseline research on quality of care for SRH and HIV aids patients in public and private facilities. The assessment was included of policy guidelines for service, availability of infrastructure and physical support, availability and quality of staff with respect to counseling and care. The findings were shared with IPPF south Asia partners and recommendations were shared for the next phase of IPPF HIV AIDS integrated program.
The Gender Responsive Labor Inspection Toolkit was developed to address various labor laws especially women-related issues in the world of work in Pakistan. One of the key laws reviewed and sensitized was the Equal and minimum legal wages, which was directly related to women's economic empowerment (MDG Goal 3 and CEDAW Convention).
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The Gender Responsive Labor Inspection Toolkit was developed to address various labor laws especially women-related issues in the world of work in Pakistan. One of the key laws reviewed and sensitized was the Equal and minimum legal wages, which was directly related to women's economic empowerment (MDG Goal 3 and CEDAW Convention).
The Gender Responsive Labor Inspection Toolkit was developed to address various labor laws especially women-related issues in the world of work in Pakistan. One of the key laws reviewed and sensitized was the Equal and minimum legal wages, which was directly related to women's economic empowerment (MDG Goal 3 and CEDAW Convention).
The Gender Responsive Labor Inspection Toolkit was developed to address various labor laws especially women-related issues in the world of work in Pakistan. One of the key laws reviewed and sensitized was the Equal and minimum legal wages, which was directly related to women's economic empowerment (MDG Goal 3 and CEDAW Convention).
A KAP research study to assess the level of difficulties problems faced by the female commuters of metro cities of Karachi and Islamabad. The findings also revealed the issues and difficulties in availing a transportation service, late in reaching their educational institutions or work places, due to the shortage of transport on different routes and behavior of male commuters towards working women.
End-of-project evaluation of “PWRP” project in Lahore, Faisalabad, Charsadda and Mardan.
End of project evaluation of “Labor Community Organizations (LCOs)” project in 10 Union Councils of Lahore for Labour Education Foundation, Punjab, Pakistan
Conduct endline project evaluation of “Contribution to Achievement of FP2020 Contraceptive Prevalence Rate Objectives of Pakistan in Punjab Province”.
Conduct endline project evaluation of “Contribution to Achievement of FP2020 Contraceptive Prevalence Rate Objectives of Pakistan in Punjab Province”.
Gender Analysis of Implementation of Social Standards Support Program (ISSSP) in the Textile and Garment Industry of the Punjab. The purpose of the analysis was to produce the necessary data and recommendations for achieving the targets.
This report presents the findings of the end-of-project evaluation for the 2-year (May 2016-April 2018) Swiss Solidarity-funded and Solidar Suisse implemented project with the objective of “Strengthening the Resistance of Flood Affected 20 Communities in district Layyah”. The project was implemented in 20 communities/revenue villages in Union Councils Jakhar and Lohanch, situated between the Indus and Chenab Rivers (see map). Both Union Councils are vulnerable to annual monsoon flooding, which destroys food and cash crops, homes, and livelihoods, increases the incidence of water-borne diseases and makes safe hygiene practices extremely difficult.
This Gems and Jewels feasibility study is one of a series of five such studies developed for the Chitral Area Development Project, a project of THRIVE Pakistan. The purpose of the assignment was to identify a number of key products in Chitral and three neighboring valleys and to provide the necessary information to enable small-scale business operators wishing to enhance their incomes in sustainable ways. This feasibility study is intended to be a significant contribution of the CIDP project for the communities of Chitral.
This Medicinal Plant feasibility study is one of a series of five such studies developed for the Chitral Area Development Project, a project of THRIVE Pakistan. The purpose of the assignment was to identify a number of key products in Chitral and three neighboring valleys and to provide the necessary information to enable small-scale business operators wishing to enhance their incomes in sustainable ways. This feasibility study is intended to be a significant contribution of the CIDP project for the communities of Chitral.
This Fresh & Dry Fruit value chain study is one of a series of five such studies developed for the Chitral Area Development Project, a project of THRIVE Pakistan. The purpose of the assignment was to identify a number of key products in Chitral and three neighboring valleys and to provide the necessary information to enable small-scale business operators wishing to enhance their incomes in sustainable ways. This value chain study is intended to be a significant contribution of the CIDP project for the communities of Chitral.
This Gems & Jewelry Value Chain study is one of a series of five such studies developed for the Chitral Area Development Project, a project of THRIVE Pakistan. The purpose of the assignment was to identify a number of key products in Chitral and three neighboring valleys and to provide the necessary information to enable small-scale business operators to enhance their incomes in sustainable ways. This value chain study is intended to be a significant contribution of the CIDP project for the communities of Chitral.
This Honey and Bee Keeping feasibility study is one of a series of five such studies developed for the ChitraI Area Development Project, a project of THRIVE Pakistan. The purpose of the assignment was to identify a number of key products in Chitral and three neighbouring valleys and to provide the necessary information to enable small-scale business operators wishing to enhance their incomes in sustainable ways. This feasibility study is intended to be a significant contribution of the CIDP project for the communities of Chitral.
This Handicraft Value Chain study is one of a series of five such studies developed for the Chitral Area Development Project, a project of THRIVE Pakistan. The purpose of the assignment was to identify a number of key products in Chitral and three neighboring valleys and to provide the necessary information to enable small-scale business operators to enhance their incomes in sustainable ways. This value chain study is intended to be a significant contribution of the CIDP project for the communities of Chitral.
This Medicinal Plants Value Chain study is one of a series of five such studies developed for the Chitral Area Development Project, a project of THRIVE Pakistan. The purpose of the assignment was to identify a number of key products in Chitral and three neighboring valleys and to provide the necessary information to enable small-scale business operators wishing to enhance their incomes in sustainable ways. This value chain study is intended to be a significant contribution of the CIDP project for the communities of Chitral.
This Honey & Bee Keeping Value Chain study is one of a series of five such studies developed for the Chitral Area Development Project, a project of THRIVE Pakistan. The purpose of the assignment was to identify a number of key products in Chitral and three neighboring valleys and to provide the necessary information to enable small-scale business operators to enhance their incomes in sustainable ways. This value chain study is intended to be a significant contribution of the CIDP project for the communities of Chitral.
This Fresh Fruit and Dry Fruit feasibility study is one of a series of five such studies developed for the Chitral Area Development Project, a project of THRIVE Pakistan. The purpose of the assignment was to identify a number of key products in Chitral and three neighboring valleys and to provide the necessary information to enable small-scale business operators wishing to enhance their incomes in sustainable ways. This feasibility study is intended to be a significant contribution of the CIDP project for the communities of Chitral.
Baseline Research Study for developing artisanal livelihoods in rural Pakistan (under RANG Project of Indus Heritage Trust) in ten districts of Sindh and South Punjab.
Market assessment and Value Chain study for potential businesses for Chitral community.
Development of potential policy guidelines for industrial sector for the elimination of modern slavery and adopting best practices and labor compliance to respond the GSP+, SDGs (Goal 8), ISO standards and International Labor Standards in Punjab.
Gender Equity is a cross-cutting theme in all of Plan Pakistan’s programmes. For the pursuance of its core objectives, Plan Pakistan is consciously striving to mainstream gender across the board. Towards this end, Plan Pakistan conducted a Gender Equality Self-Assessment (GESA) exercise at country level. GESA is a tool and process for an organization to be used to identifying how gender issues are addressed in its programming and in its internal organizational processes.
Commissioned by Save the Children (STC), we prepared this strategy and action plan for ICH project in in Balochistan and KPK.
The conceptual framework outlines the approach proposed to ensure disability-inclusive development and identifies the main entry points for the project’s implementation/ management cycle. The framework aims to guide the GIZ-EHS project team, its Implementing partners, and government counterparts on how to incorporate and promote inclusive and participatory approaches while implementing the project and ensure the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) as a cross-cutting theme in interventions of EHS project in Education and health sectors of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Role of Employers for a Safe Construction Work Site. Protocols for Employers to ensure Safety of Construction Workers thru tripartite dialogue. There guidelines will help not only set ways to reduce the number of accidents to zero, but following these construction site safety best practices will help pave the road to get there.
Protocols for Trade Unions and leaders to ensure Safety of Construction Workers thru tripartite dialogue.
Conduct of quick impact assessment and collection of case stories from flood-affected communities of Dera Ismail Kha and Tank, KP for FPAP under UNFPA’s Family Planning and SRH Project, 2022
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal (Nepali Version)
Gender Equality Self-Assessment (GESA) was carried out for Plan Pakistan, which is part of Plan International, a global independent development and humanitarian organization working in over 70 countries. Plan is consciously striving to mainstream gender across the board for the pursuance of its core objectives. GESA is a tool and process for an organization used for identifying how gender issues are addressed in its programming and in its internal organizational processes. The goal of this GESA exercise was to establish a baseline of current knowledge, practices and performance in gender equality mainstreaming within Plan Pakistan. GESA was a global initiative carried out in over 15 countries by Plan International in year 2012-3. This work being among the best of the lot was showcased at an international conference in Thailand by the client.
Designed and implemented a pilot project with a focus to explore the role of effective career counseling in enhancing women’s employment through establishing a gender sensitive career counseling CHOICES helping women make better career reducing disparities in employment through effective career counselling for women in Pakistan. This manual explores the role of effective career counselling in enhancing women’s employment and is a formal career counselling reference manual for introducing gender sensitivity for specialized and effective career counselling. Five (05) CDC were also established in University of Punjab, University of Karachi, University of Peshawar, Institute of Management Science and Mactar Pharma, Karachi https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---asia/---ro-bangkok/---ilo-islamabad/documents/publication/wcms_185248.pdf
Quick impact assessment and collection of case stories from flood affected communities of Sindh (Mirpurkhas, Umerkot) and KP (Dera Ismail Khan, Nowshera) for FPAP under IPPF’s Stream 3 Project,
Series of material (Child Labour, Forced Labour, Remuneration and working Hours, Workplace Harassment, Workplace Safety, Health and Hygiene, Use of Alcohol) and conducted “Art of Mobilization” training for the social mobilizers of implementing partners of BBN, in the brick Kiln Sector of Nepal. The material was prepared in English and translated into Nepali and later in 04 local languages for the coverage in the entire of Nepal (Nepali Version)