Climate Action Pakistan Project #24360

Empowering Flood-Affected Indigenous Communities

by integrated Rural Awareness & Development Organization (IRADO)

Project Report | Jul 11, 2025
Distribution of seeds, tools, and fertilizers to s

By Sama Rabia | Project Leader

Agri Input material

Background:

To address food insecurity and support climate-resilient agriculture, IRADO, with generous support from GlobalGiving, conducted a distribution activity targeting 20 small-scale farmers in the region. These farmers had faced challenges due to climate impacts and economic constraints, limiting their ability to resume cultivation.

Objectives:

Enable small-scale farmers to resume cultivation on their lands.

Improve food security and household income.

Enhance community resilience through quality seeds and farming tools.

Activities Conducted:

Identified and verified 20 small-scale farmers across targeted villages.

Procured and packaged seeds, hand tools (hoes, sickles, spades), and fertilizers suited to local soil and cropping patterns.

Organized a distribution event, including guidance on using the seeds, fertilizers, and tools efficiently.

Provided technical advice on climate-smart farming practices.

Results:

20 farmers received seed packages (millet, wheat, seasonal vegetables).

Each farmer received basic tools for land preparation and harvesting.

Fertilizers were provided, sufficient for one cropping cycle per farmer.

‍ 30% of recipients were women farmers to support gender-inclusive food security.

Impact:

Farmers are now equipped to prepare lands and plant crops before the next season.

Reduced dependency on external food aid, fostering self-reliance.

Strengthened IRADO’s relationship with local communities, enabling further agricultural support initiatives.

Testimonials:

“We did not have resources to buy seeds and fertilizers. This support has given us hope to feed our families again.”

Somji, Umerkot

Acknowledgment:

IRADO extends sincere thanks to GlobalGiving for supporting this vital initiative, helping to rebuild livelihoods and strengthen food security among vulnerable farming families in the region.

Permalink

Feb 27, 2025
Empowering Flood-Affected Indigenous Communities

By Sama Rabia | Project Leader

women get training from IRADO intervention

Project Overview:
The project "Empowering Flood-Affected Indigenous Communities: Socio-Economic Resilience in Umerkot, Sindh" aims to uplift marginalized communities by providing sustainable income opportunities. The initiative focuses on vocational training in handicrafts and tailoring, enabling participants to achieve financial independence while strengthening their resilience against future disasters.

Training Implementation:
As part of the first phase of the project, a comprehensive handicraft training program was conducted for 20 women from Haji Gul Hassan Khoso, a village in Union Council Talibul Moula, Tehsil Pithoro, District Umerkot. The training was designed to equip participants with practical skills, enabling them to produce marketable handicrafts and establish self-sustaining livelihoods.

Training Details:

Duration: The training program spanned over one weeks, with daily sessions covering various aspects of traditional and contemporary handicraft techniques.
Trainers: Skilled artisans and handicraft experts led the sessions, ensuring high-quality skill transfer.
Techniques Covered: Participants learned embroidery, applique work, beadwork, and fabric painting, among other handicraft skills.
Material Support: The project provided raw materials and essential tools to facilitate hands-on learning.

Impact and Outcomes:

Enhanced Skills: All 20 women successfully completed the training and demonstrated proficiency in crafting marketable products.
Income Generation: Participants have begun utilizing their newly acquired skills to produce and sell handicrafts, contributing to their household incomes.
Market Linkages: Efforts are being made to connect these artisans with local and regional markets to ensure sustainable sales.
Community Empowerment: The initiative has instilled confidence among the women, fostering a sense of self-reliance and economic empowerment.

Challenges and Way Forward:
While the training program was successful, challenges such as market access and pricing strategies remain. The project team is now working on:

Establishing direct linkages with local and online markets.
Providing additional business development support to enhance sales.
Expanding the training program to include more women in nearby villages.

Conclusion:
The first phase of the project has yielded promising results, demonstrating the potential of vocational training in transforming the livelihoods of flood-affected indigenous women. The next steps will focus on scaling up these efforts to ensure long-term economic resilience and sustainability for the community.

women get training from IRADO intervention

Participants of Training.

Links:

Attachments:

Empowering Flood-Affected Indigenous Communities (DOCX)

6 Attachments

Permalink

‹ 1 2

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.