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Support new initiatives in Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Association We will pilot some livelihood models with leverage approach so these models could be further replicated and benefit could be maximized for disaster prone communities
Early Recovery Assistance to Returnees NWFP, Pakistan The project is an integral part of the PIP 00613 programme and contributes towards provision of emergency aid, and post -emergency recovery to conflict affected population of NWFP in Pakistan. The project has got 3 emergency livelihood objectives, which are around cash grants, cash for work and seed distribution activities. The areas of intervention are Buner and Swat Districts of NWFP and the intended implementation period is 6 months. OFDA has granted Oxfam a six months cost extension for scale up of the CFW project to 4 new union councils of upper Swat district.
Emegency Livilhood early recovery in upper Swat & Buner Districts - Pakistan The project shall directly benefit up to 4,750 households, 475 households per union council and at least 16 key community projects shall be rehabilited through CFW interventions. Each of the selected beneficiary's household shall work for 4 days in a week and maximum of 16 days in a month and paid PKR 350 per day of work. The rate of PKR 350 for CFW is the agreed rates for unskilled labour by the community restoration cluster members in line with government rates for payment of un -skilled labour.
Empowering the Urban Poor Through Citizen Centered Governance and Influenicng "Increased numbers of urban women and men, enjoy rights and entitlements (civil, political, social, and economic) as per international human rights standards" is the overall goal the project will contribute. The project will focus on building capacities to lead the process urban planning and enaging with the government and other service providers in order to access their rights. The project is designed on the basis of participatory analysis done by the urban men and women and they will be leading the programme.
Helping Smallholder farmers adapt to Climate Change Southern Punjab is one of the most vulnerable areas in Pakistan regarding impact of disasters on human population.  With predicted increase in the temperatures and unpredictable rainfall patterns and extreme events, farming and agricultural practices need to be robust to best serve the small farmers. Thus the project would be targeting the small land holders as they are most vulnerable to climatic variability and least prepared to tackle this.
Working with Institutions on Ending Violence Against Women This project is part of the ‘We Can' campaign – an Oxfam initiative that works to end violence against women, promoting men and women 'Change Makers' who commit to personal change then seek to influence ten others.     Project aims to reduce the risk of violence and harassment of women, especially those affected by emergencies and displacement focusing on educational institutes along with community men and women to make schools run a zero tolerance policy regarding violence against girls and women.
IDPs WASH Response Programme in Official Camps in NWFP OGB with support of UNICEF is responding to the humanitarian needs of displaced families as a result of the military operations undertaken by the Government of Pakistan against the militant groups in Khyber Pakhtunkwa (formerly called North West Frontier Province/ NWFP). The project will provide ongoing WASH assistance to 10,500 families in Jalozai Camp.
Women First – EVAW at the Doorstep The project will further build on existing relations with local and provincial government officials as well as different alliances (EVAW Alliance, Men Engaging Alliance, the MUMKIN Alliance, HRCP (Human Rights Commission for Pakistan, and CSOs by engaging them with existing women leaders groups and youth groups as change agents in a process of dialogue to promote joint voices to end violence against women strategically.  Similarly, the project will also engage media (both mainstream and social media) to combat VAW.
Bringing Girls back to schools in Shahdadkot Under the project 2 schools will be constructed. Learning materials and supplies, furniture and para teachers will be provided. SMCs will be trained. School teachers will be trained on interactive teaching styles to create a friendly environment in school. Parents will be trained on responsible parenthood and consider education equally important for girls and boys with out having any gender biased opinion.
Sindh Heat Wave Anticipatory Response The purpose of this project is to reduce the impact of the anticipated heat waves in Karachi, Thatta and Umerkot of Sindh Province and avert the major humanitarian crisis resulting from the impending intense heatwave in coming weeks. The proposed interventions are based on the needs identified in consultation with PDMA and other stakeholders including the partner organization as well as success and learnings of the last year heatwave response conducted by the agencies. The proposed project will be implemented in 3 locations i.e. Karachi, Thatta and Umerkot by all the 4 member organizations. Oxfam and Muslim Aid will be focusing on Karachi while Africa Against Hunger (ACF) and Community World Service Asia will implement the project in Thatta and Umerkot respectively. Project interventions include 1) Identification and selection of most vulnerable areas for setting up temporary community camps/resource centers 2) Identification and selection of volunteers in each area for community mobilization 3) Distribution of various IEC materials 3) Enhancing referral mechanism through mapping of health facilities in the proposed locations and developing linkages of the temporary camps with these HFs and Govt emergency response centers 4) Increased coordination with the Govt departments 5) Radio campaigns through locally popular FM radio (in local languages) to spread key awareness messages related to the precautionary measures.
Women Economic Leadership Initiative The project is support to Gender Leadership Programme organised by Regional centre, so it will help to programme officers to enhance her abilities by implementing this project directly with women leaders. The project is an polite initiative to support women leaders on both levels; building inter personal communication skills through trainings and income generating support for financial independence which reflect on their personal and social sphere.
Strategic Partnership - Finance For Development The "Tax Reforms Nexus Essential Services" is an Oxfam national level programme and supports Oxfam central objectives of reducing poverty and inequality. As extreme inequality is affecting Pakistani society in many dimensions and is hindering economic growth and realisation of basic rights for every citizen of Pakistan. The struggle continues through Strategic Partnership Project, a three year (2016 -2018) project under the theme of "Finance for Development" aiming to ensure that deprived citizens of Pakistan enjoy their fundamental rights through improved fiscal governances and enhancing the public budgeting allocation and spending for essential services i.e. education, health and social protection. Oxfams current implementing partners Indus Consortium (IC), Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS) and Rise for Equality (RFE) will engage civil society organisations, chambers of commerce's, journalists, parliamentarians, government officials and women/youth groups to build and create a strong demand for fiscal policies. Oxfam along with its partners, will facilitate establishment of strong national alliances of CSOs, sensitize, capacitate and mobilize through public and digital campaigns for citizens (women & men), youth groups to engage government in the form of charter of demand, make inclusive consultations (state administration plus citizens of the district) to increase pro -poor gender sensitized budgetary allocation on social essential services.  Oxfam will focus on improving its relationship with relevant Ministries and government departments. Capacity building on tax issues and reforms while advocating for pro -poor gender sensitive tax legislations including orientation on district shadow budget.  With this background, this program works on strengthening the power of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to promote fiscal and financial justice, monitor governments (national and provincial) spending and hold government, the private sector and internati
Pakistan Earthquake Response -2015 The project reflects Oxfam response to the  Pakistan Earthquake that hit on 26,Oct,2015. It aims at the immediate and early recovery needs of the disaster affected communities in the affected area with in Pakistan. The project will focus on saving lives and relieving the sufferings of the affected communities through relief and early recovery interventions.
Emergency Response in Balochistan/ COVID-19 Response Drought affected 1,924 families in selected districts of Balochistan have improved health and hygiene and water storage facility.  Drought affected 1,924 households/families have improved income through provision of livestock fodder. The program directly contributes to Oxfam's mandate of providing humanitarian assistance during emergencies and prepare people for future disasters. The proposed project directly targets most vulnerable drought affected men and women living in remote and poor areas of the country. The program is expected to improve Health and Hygiene and Livelihood conditions of the targeted 1,924 families which are suffering from severe food shortage and loss of livelihood.
Flood Response in Jamshoro, Hyderabad & Thatta Districts of Lower Sindh Province This project directly contributes towards the Oxfam Floods Response in Pakistan PIP P00697, with the principal objective of contributing to the measureable improvements of the living conditions and early recovery of flood affected populations in Jamshoro, Hyderabad and Thatta districts of lower Sindh province.  The specific objective is to ensure safe environment, food security and equitable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene facilities for 105,000 flood affected women, men and children in targeted flood affected districts of lower Sindh province.
Pilot Initiative for Home Poultry Production for Poor Women in Jati, Sindh Turkey introduces in the district Layyah , Punjab, women in communities haveing small poultry only for their domestic purposes. Through market linkages of 30 farmer groups, 20 most vulnerable women which have no pther income resources will be chose to run small business at household level. A package of 10 hens, 02 cocks and 01 female Turkey will be provide to each women with accessories (i.e. Hatcheries, Candler, Chicken holding box, egg tray, drinker, Feeder & Chicken net)
Towards a gender trans formative and sustainable Basmati Rice Value Chain in Pak The project aims to improve the social, economic and environmental conditions of the rice value chain for rice growers and workers in 10 villages in Punjab, Pakistan. The project will directly benefit 900 families in the targeted communities. This is approximately 5400 persons based on an average of 6 people per household. Beneficiaries will be supported through a range of capacity building and training activities that will enable them to better understand more sustainable rice production and marketing, provide them with increased confidence and leadership skills along with opportunities to come together in the shape of grower's organizations. The proposed project will establish a district Multi -Stakeholder Platform (MSP) as a starting point to partner with private sector actors and government to support development of quality standards for price estimation of sustainably produced raw rice crop. The MSP will take on the agenda of addressing inequalities which exist in the rice value chain related to the small holder women growers and workers in the targeted area of the project. Regarding the development of more sustainable rice farming practices, the project will bring together various experiences: growers, research institutes, government extension services, private sector actors, and build upon international rice sustainability guidelines like the recently developed Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) standard. The SRP Standard enables users to claim that rice is "sustainably cultivated."
Improved productivity for economic development of smallholder women & men in Pak The project will support small holder livestock and agriculture farmers in districts Musa Khel, Sanghar & Muzaffargarh for increasing production. The project will strengthen the linkages between existing services providers by their active involvement. Small dairy farmers will be mobilized to enhance their organizational & management skills, improve milk hygiene & handling practices, and set up a system of extension services provision. Business of PO in Musa Khel and Muzaffargarh districts will be strengthened to mature into a registered enterprise, which will tap district market, to further expand its business to larger markets
Transforming the food system to eradicate hunger, fight inequality_GROW Phase 2 In Sindh, the GROW project aims to increase food security for groups that are particularly vulnerable due to Mangroves cutting, facing seasonal/ permanent migration and, by doing so, to contribute to the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More specifically, campaign will influence for power and value to be shared more fairly in food value chains. Engage with provincial government for policy development initiatives, national governments and the UNFCC for bolder climate action. In addition to this, campaign will strengthen global accountability around international benchmarks on climate migration.
Empowering small cotton farmers and cotton pickers in South Punjab The focus area for this project is the district of Muzaffargar in South Punjab. This project will directly benefit 10,000 marginalised cotton growers and cotton pickers – 90 per cent of the beneficiaries will be women and girls. Indirectly, the project will impact more than 25,000 people – the families of the farmers and pickers, and community members who will benefit from the stimulation of the local economy, and increased awareness of the conditions that workers in the cotton industry are facing.
Helping Girls into Schools Through School Improvement and Advocacy Project aims to address the education related issues in six districts of South Punjab and two remote districts of Sindh. Project will provide missing facilities and empower communities to raise their voice for education. Primary beneificiaries of this project will be school girls, community members in all target villages, school councils members, teachers, line department staff at district and provincial level and wide range of community members indirectly.
Building Urban Resilient Communities in Pakistan The project will be implemented in two cities along with two local implementing partners (Mojiz Foundation & Omer Asghar Khan Foundation). The project uses a climate change and vulnerable communities lens for all project interventions with the following path. 1) Communities can only thrive and build their resilience if they are engaged in the entire planning process; 2) Engagement of vulnerable groups especially women and youth has to be prioritized'; and 3) Scale and sustainability can only be achieved if there is multi -stakeholder buy -in and structural issues are addressed which prevent communities voice and needs reflected within the local planning process.
Influencing Home Based Workers Policy for Women This initiative will focus on influencing for approval and implementation of federal and provicial Home based  workers policies in Sindh and Punjab. Organizing HBWWs in selected districts and linking them to relavant networks and coalitions i.e. Effective Citizen Groups, Farmers Groups, parlimentarians, labour department, ministry and private sector players for collective voicing and policy influence. Policy implementation action plans would be advocacted to be developed by concerned ministry and provincial departments, and mass awareness for general public will be done to ensure sustainability of  the project outcomes.
Piloting new initiatives in Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Change Association This project will work at two levels i) Practice level ii) Policy level.  At practice level will complete the data collection of eight Union Councils (UCs) of District Layya and Geographic Information System (GIS) based model will be completed and simulation will be done in community. Secondly at Policy level as part of our Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will be extending support to them in documentation.
Asia RC - Pakistan Country Team meeting - June 2011 Bangkok Oxfam GB will be organising a face to face meeting between the South Asia RC senior staff (RMT + advisors and managers) and the Pakistan programme senior staff. The face to face meeting will take place in a "neutral" venue (Bangkok) for 2.5 days on 7, 8 and 9 June 2011. The coming months are an important juncture for Oxfam in Pakistan and close working relations between the RC and the Pakistan country programme will be needed to navigate several processes and to further strengthen Oxfam's footprint and strategy in Pakistan
Emergency Flood Response in Sindh & Baluchistan_2022 The primary objective of the project is to provide rapid lifesaving assistance to flood -affected communities, primarily focused on vulnerable women and children in districts Naseerabad, and Jafferabad of Balochistan province. Based upon the Rapid Need Assessment (RNA) report of Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) 78% population is of dire need of food assistance. In this regard Tameer e Khalq Foundation (TKF) with the financial support of OXFAM will be responding to the most immediate needs through integrated food security, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and protection services alongside cash assistance to flood -affected communities of the targeted districts. These will be supported by protection activities, including the establishment of women and girls safe spaces to ensure primary hygiene and psychosocial needs.
Economic Justice Pakistan campaign project This project is an EJ campaign project for the Pakistan programme and the activities have been developed mutually by ON and OGB. The implementation of the EJ campaign in Pakistan is based on Oxfam's basic campaign strategies, e.g. research, advocacy, media and popular mobilization (pop -mob). This project would be managed by the EJ team in Pakistan with the over all lead of OGB.
Towards a sustainable Basmati rice value chain in Pakistan_Phase 2 Gender Transformative and Responsible Agribusiness in South East Asia (GRAISEA) aims to demonstrate that inclusive business in the rice value chain in Pakistan, can be a driver of human rights, women's economic empowerment and climate resilience. Working in Pakistan, GRAISEA 2 aims to be a catalyst, bringing about systemic change in inclusive business with private sectors, which supports the development of more inclusive and responsible value chain in two district of Punjab Sheikhpura and Gujranwala. A joint advocacy initiatives with all stakeholders will influence rice sectoral plan, local prioritise standards, inclusively Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) and climate change resilience. The collaboration with multi -stakeholder platform will influence national / provincial policy framework and will align with regional policy initiatives for Sustainable Rice Platform.
Response to Monsoon Floods in DI Khan (WASH) This project directly contributes towards the Oxfam Floods Response in Pakistan PIP P00697, with the principal objective of contributing to the measureable improvements of the living conditions and recovery of flood affected populations in DIKhan district of Khyber Pakhtunkwa province.  The specific objective is to ensure safe environment and equitable access to water, sanitation, hygiene facilities for 102,306 flood affected women, men and children in DIKhan.
Aiming Change in Education (ACE) The project is developed after establishment of Gender Unit and envisioned to support government departments to improve gender responsive budgeting and planning. The project will also introduce modelling in select areas to demonstrate gender sensitive learning environment. This 12 months project will be implemented in one Tehsil of District Dadu and expected to reach to approximately 3,804 children and community members living in Union Council Mitho Babar.
We Can Campaign to End All Violence Against Women 'We Can' Campaign shall be conducting 100 Training sessions involving a total of 2500 selected change makers identified as ‘connectors' to enable them to continue change maker mobilisation and support in designated community clusters & 200 mobilisation sessions involving a total of 10,000 students, teachers, parents and school authorities across 200 schools in selected districts. We shall also be developing and distributing 10,000 kits for educational institutions and 5000 kits for connectors.
Food Justice in a Resource-Constrained World_Pakistan Pakistan is a Focus Country in the recently approved EJ Operational Plan 2011 -2013. Looking at the EJ Operational Plan, the national campaigning work in Pakistan will mostly focus on work under Objective 4: Invest in productivity, resilience, and sustainability of small food producers, especially women who produce much of the world's food.
Emergency response to North Waziristan Agency IDPs residing in District Bannu This project is aiming to assist 130,000 conflict affected men, women, boys and girls residing in district Bannu through WASH comprehensive WASH interventions with a focus on ensuring the redressal of key protection issues.
Girls' Education Campaign -  It is my right make it RIGHT Rigourous budget analysis and tracking researches will be conducted and evidence based
Women leaders of tomorrow - wrap up grant For a responsible exit that sustains the outcomes of the WLT project while providing durable solutions, the following 8 -month transition project is proposed. This offers a strategic approach to ensure continuity of future learning and development for the scholars, honoring their individual goals and intended trajectories. Focus on life skills is a core component of this transition grant to empower 70 stipend holders, accelerating their path toward self -reliance. This transition grant can create a strategic leverage point for the young girls to take the next step in their lives that keeps them on a career building path  that positions them for long -term success and increased mobility within a particularly challenging social context. This design is also aligned with the recommendations of the final project evaluation.
Influencing Change in Pakistan The influencing initiatives are part of the overall influencing agenda of Pakistan Country Office, which is detailed in the Country Operational Plan 2019/20. They will support Oxfam to maintain its position in a complex operating environment where it is becoming increasingly important that we intersect and collaborate with the overall development priorities of the Government and key development organisation including United Nations (UN) and World Bank working in Pakistan. These activities will provide Oxfam programmes a platform to connect with these key players and contribute to strengthening our ties with the communities.