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 | | |  | Asma and her friends are collecting drinking water from filtration unit installed in Oladi Shar village, Mirpurkhas Sindh by Islamic Relief Paksitan Photo Credit: Islamic Relief Pakistan / Manoj Genani |
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| | 940,577 first tranche; 586,485 second tranche; 446,973 third tranche and 296,034 fourth tranche have been received by beneficiaries.
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| Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) |
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| Total damage and re-validation: According to the Government of Sindh (GoS), the floods in 2022 submerged 70% of the province. The tragedy has hit and destroyed 24 of the 30 districts. 12.36 million people have been affected, and 2.1 million homes have been destroyed. 85% of the damaged houses are kacha houses. 2.036 million beneficiaries’ data have been verified through a transparent MIS app-based system. (as of 28 February 2025) Disbursement status: More than 1,000,000 bank accounts have been opened and 940,577 first tranche; 586,485 second tranche; 446,973 third tranche and 296,034 fourth tranche have been received by beneficiaries for housing reconstruction. (as of 28 February 2025) SPHF beneficiaries’ status search engine is public through SPHF website. Click here! |
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|  | | ADB Mission visited SPHF Housing Initiative in Sindh by SPHF In February, 2025, the Asian Development Bank mission commenced its two-week visit with an opening meeting at SPHF. The mission aims to assess the progress of the ongoing housing reconstruction, ensuring compliance with social and environmental safeguards. Key agenda items include reviewing the WASH strategy and its implementation plan, monitoring adherence to the gender action plan, and evaluating overall project compliance. During the visit, the ADB team will also engage with SPHF’s implementing partners and consultants to further strengthen project execution. to assess the progress of SPHF’s housing initiative. The team met beneficiaries, visited houses, and engaged with Village Reconstruction Committees (VRCs) in various villages of Shaheed Benazirabad, Sehwan, Jamshoro, Sujawal and Thatta. For more updates click here. |
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| | | SPHF Hosts Strategic Consultation on Assistive Technologies & Disability Inclusion On February 25, SPHF hosted a Strategic Consultation on Assistive Technologies & Disability Inclusion, bringing together key stakeholders, OPDs, development partners, and experts to strengthen Pakistan’s assistive technology ecosystem. The event featured opening remarks by COO SPHF Malik Najaf Khan on Accessibility & Universal Design, an insightful discussion by Mr. M. Atif Shaikh (STEP) on the ATIS Concept & Way Forward, and engaging policy dialogues focused on innovative solutions to promote universal design and inclusion. For more updates click here. |
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| | | SPHF and UNIDO Partner to Strengthen Climate-Resilient Infrastructure in Flood-Affected Districts of Sindh SPHF and UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization signed an agreement on February 24, 2025, at Sindh Chief Minister House, under the EU-funded (European Union in Pakistan) PAIDAR program, to strengthen climate-resilient infrastructure in flood-affected districts. This collaboration focuses on GIS mapping to gather critical socio-economic data, developing communal infrastructure in 150-173 villages, creating climate-resilient model villages, and advancing green growth initiatives to ensure a sustainable and data-driven recovery. For more updates click here. |
| | | World Bank Executive Directors Appreciates SPHF for Model Initiative During Pakistan Visit After two decades, Executive Directors of the World Bank visited Pakistan and attended a presentation on the Sindh People’s Housing For Flood Affectees (SPHF) at the Chief Minister’s House, delivered by CEO Khalid Mehmood Shaikh. The delegation commended the project’s significant impact and congratulated the Sindh Government for its efforts, recognizing SPHF as a model initiative that deserves global attention. For more updates click here. |
| | | CEO SPHF presented Sindh Housing Scheme in Breathe Pakistan Conference Khalid Mehmood Shaikh, CEO SPHF, participated in the panel session titled ‘Financing a Sustainable Future: Public-Private Sector Partnerships’ at Dawn Media’s ‘Breathe Pakistan’ International Climate Change Conference. During the discussion, he highlighted Sindh’s success in public-private partnerships since 2008, emphasizing policy, vision, and ambition as key drivers of change. For more updates click here. |
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| | | Sindh Housing Recovery and Reconstruction Platform (SHRRP) |
| SHRRP Held a Virtual Session on Energy Efficient Building Design in collaboration of BEEN SHRRP & SPHF, in collaboration with Building Energy Efficiency in Nepal (BEEN) – MinErgy, successfully conducted a virtual orientation session on Energy-Efficient Building Design on February 12, 2025. The session covered key topics, including sustainable building materials, energy-efficient design principles, and best practices for MSMEs in the construction sector. The session was attended by UN Agencies, Academia, Architect Firms, INGOs, NGOs, and IPs of SPHF. For further updates, please contact Provincial Coordinator SHRRP Email:deeba.pervez@shrrp.org |
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| | Information Management Information Management: 36 Partner Organizations working in the housing sector as reported on SHRRP 5Ws, whereas only a couple of organizations have reported in other sectors. For more information contact: Deeba Pervez deeba.pervez@shrrp.org |
| | | | | | | | | Islamic Relief Pakistan turned temporary huts into the model village in flood affected areas of Mirpurkhas, Sindh, Pakistan A total of 60 shelters and latrines were constructed for vulnerable, flood-affected families, including a model village for 43 families. Through coordination with another project, these families were also supported in securing land ownership, addressing longstanding land tenure issues. The initiative improved the living conditions of 3,763 individuals, including 1,203women, 1,063 men, 716 boys, 781 girls, and 42 persons with disabilities (PWDs)in the flood-affected areas of District Mirpur Khas, Sindh, Pakistan. The project followed a community-led integrated approach, incorporating disaster-resilient infrastructure such as 60 shelters with latrines, two water ponds, two disaster risk reduction (DRR)–resilient community centers, and an open safe space for a park. Additionally, eight ultra-filtration units and eight hand pumps were installed to ensure access to safe drinking water for local communities. To further enhance community resilience, 28 health and hygiene sessions were conducted, and family hygiene kits, including menstrual hygiene management (MHM) items, were distributed. Strengthened community organizations have since initiated a stitching center, engaged in tree plantation, and started growing vegetables in kitchen gardens. Additionally, they have received support for various livelihood activities through other projects, fostering long-term sustainability and self-reliance. |
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| | | | SHRRP's Comprehensive 4-Page Brief: Click here Environment Protection and Climate Change Department Pujnab, and Sindh Environment Protection Authority exchange knowledge on zigzag technology for cleaner and socially responsible brick kiln industry. Interview one, and interview two. One of the participants from Zigzag training pledged to transform the brick kiln in Umerkot, check out his pledge through a video link. Event report of zig-zag training of brick kiln owners of Sindh, click here A Compendium of Case Studies on Settlement September 2024, Click here Settlement planning guidelines, click here
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| | | Cultivating Hope: Rubina’s Journey to Sustainable LivelihoodIn the flood-prone village of Bachu Wahan, UC Mureed Lakhair, 45-year-old Rubina Nizam Deen affected during floods 2022, her family of six was struggling to normalize things. Hope arrived through the Early Recovery Support (ERS) project by CARE Pakistan, implemented by FRDP, which trained 1,100 women in Taluka Khairpur Nathan Shah and Mehar in nutrition awareness and kitchen gardening. With guidance from agriculture experts, Rubina learned composting, bio-pesticide production, and organic vegetable cultivation. Armed with new skills, she transformed 1400sq feet of land into a thriving vegetable garden, securing both food and income for her family, earning around PKR 15,000 monthly. Encouraged by her success, she expanded her cultivation, further strengthening her financial independence. Rubina’s story is one of resilience, reflecting the determination of women in Dadu who, despite the hardships of the 2022 floods, are reclaiming their lives through sustainable farming. For more information please contact; Mudabbir Majid, Mudabbir.maajid@care.org. |
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| | | | A Settlement Planning Guideline Book These guidelines have been structured to reflect the sequence of events when responding to a situation that requires settlement planning of existing or new areas. Since these guidelines have been developed based on experience gained through a pilot project titled climate resilient settlement planning in Deh Kamangar, Taluka Mehar, District Dadu, Sindh, there are considerations that may not be applicable across the board. However, it is hoped that these guidelines will provide answers where possible and identify questions that need to be considered when undertaking a settlement planning project/programme in its entirety. To review guideline book click here. |
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| | A Compendium of Case Studies on Settlement September 2024 This Publication is a compilation of settlement-based response and recovery planning approaches undertaken by Government and various NGOs/INGOs in response to recovery and reconstruction efforts for flood affected populations in Sindh, Pakistan. It provides an understanding of the strategies and analysis of the data submitted by the organizations and describes varied interventions and approaches in the field of human settlements. For more details, Click here. |
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| | 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 - A Milestone at the Asia Pacific Shelter Forum Launched at the Asia Pacific Shelter Forum in Manila, Shelter Projects: Lessons from Floods features insights from 60+ case studies across 26 countries over 20 years. It highlights the sector's shift from reactive responses to addressing vulnerabilities through settlements-based risk reduction programs. With rising humanitarian needs, climate change impacts, and an impending El Niño, the need for investment in sustainable shelter solutions is critical. For more details; click here |
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| | | KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Settlements Approach Online Course This free course, supported by USAID - Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, explains how to apply the Settlements Approach for better integrated, localized, and focused humanitarian assistance using the key principles of multi-sector and multi-stakeholder engagement, considering the whole population, and responding in a settlement of high needs. Global Shelter Cluster ⧫ Online Course ⧫ 2-hours and 20-minutes ⧫ English ⧫ Free Register for free on the link below 🔽 https://lnkd.in/gEzaxrVW
Shelter and Settlements E-Learning Course InterAction and USAID/OFDA training provides an overview of the humanitarian community’s shelter and settlements activities, and examines trends based on past experiences and how humanitarian actors can prepare to face emerging challenges. Module 1: Overview and Trends Module 2: Issues and Concerns Module 3: Shelter Module 4: Settlements Module 5:1D and the 5R’s
Let's talk about HLP: Housing Land and Property! Women's housing, land, and property (HLP) rights are crucial for their security and inclusion. Cultural norms and discrimination often hinder these rights, exacerbated by conflict and displacement. Shelter programs must offer suitable housing, address legal barriers, prevent eviction, and employ inclusive, collaborative approaches. Advocacy should target gender-responsive laws, joint marital property rights, and alignment with international human rights standards.
To learn more (sources): · 11 min video: GLTN 2023 Training video on Women, Land and Peace · UN HABITAT 2021 Women Land and Peace Key Messages · NRC 2014 Strengthening Displaced Women’s HLP rights in Afghanistan · NRC 2021 The HLP Rights of Conflict Affected Women in Northeast Nigeria |
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