Chief Minister Sindh Presented SPHF Initiatives at COP 29 in Azerbaijan

Pakistan’s SPHF program sets a global benchmark for climate-resilient housing at Session: ‘Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees: A Blueprint for Global Resilience at COP29 Azerbaijan. Keynote address by Sindh Chief Minister House shared that 300,000 houses have been completed, while 810,000 are under construction under this ground breaking initiative. For more updates, link.

Mr. Brad Watson, Managing Partner of Strategy and Transactions for MENA at EY visited SPHF


On November 28, 2024, Mr. Brad Watson, Managing Partner of Strategy and Transactions for MENA at EY , visited the SPHF office, where he was taken through the journey and progress of the initiative to date. EY, as one of the largest global audit firms, is working closely with SPHF as its project execution partner. For more updates link.


Sindh Housing Recovery and Reconstruction Platform (SHRRP)

Introducing Zig-Zag Methodology to Brick Kiln Owners of Sindh


On November 21, 2024, a coordination meeting was held in Umerkot with brick kiln owners, led by Mr. Asad Mahmood and Mr. Afzal, hub coordinator of SHRRP, Mirpurkhas. A detailed discussion was held, and data was collected regarding upcoming activities aimed at creating a better environment and facilitating the brick kiln industry’s transition to zigzag technology. For more details; Munib Ali Faridi, Green Settlement Consultant  link.

The First WASH Technical Working Group Meeting


On November 19, 2024, the first WASH Technical Working Group meeting was successfully held in Karachi, Sindh, organized by Sindh Housing Recovery and Reconstruction Platform (SHRRP) and Sindh People's Housing For Flood Affectees (SPHF) The Working Group aims to enhance coordination, optimize resources, and implement sustainable solutions to improve infrastructure and hygiene practices for communities affected by the 2022 floods. For more updates; Qurban Ali Shah, qurban.ali@shrrp.org,  link.

3rd Joint Meeting of the Technical Working Group on Resilient Housing and Settlement


Third joint meeting of the Technical Working Groups (TWGs) on Resilient Housing and Settlement Planning  was held on 12th November, 2024.  The purpose of the meeting was to discuss updates on settlement planning booklet and guidelines, and understanding the Good Brick Project.  In total, 36 participants joined the meeting online from 16 different INGOs and academia.   For more information; Sadia Fazil, sadia.fazli@shrrp.org, and for meeting minutes click here.

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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

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Ijat Khatoon’s Journey to a New Life


Ijat Khatoon, a mother of three from Taluka Saeedabad, District Matiari, faced daily challenges living near an unsafe stream, battling poor sanitation and inadequate shelter. Her life worsened after the catastrophic 2022 floods, which destroyed her home, leaving her family homeless and vulnerable to disease.

Despite these overwhelming hardships, Ijat remained determined to provide a better future for her children. Hope arrived through the "Al Madina Model Village Muhammadpur" project, launched by Al Mehran Rural Development Organization (AMRDO) Pakistan and Muslim Charity-UK, which provided Ijat and 100 other flood-affected families with durable homes, clean water, solar energy, and community facilities. Today, Ijat’s life has transformed. She now has a secure home, her children are safe and educated, and the threat of floods and unsafe water is behind them. The project not only provided physical shelter but also restored her dignity and hope for a brighter future. For more details; Sunil Kumar, sunil@amrdopakistan.org

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