"Welcome to Foundation for Rural Development (FRD) a nonprofit, non-political, nongovernmental organization.

FRD is working for the development and uplift of the marginalized rural communities through long term development initiatives as well as humanitarian assistance. FRD is registered under voluntary Social welfare societies act 1961, and Currently working in FATA, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa and Punjab." Road to the Development Medical facilities in Gul Imam are very limited. There is only one BHU in Gul imam, which was insufficient for communitys need. And their access to a highly equipped hospital was limited because the road which linked it to other areas was severely damaged due to 2010 floods and it was very difficult and excruciating for community to use it for transportation/mobility. Access to the school was another major issue especially in rainy season. The sanitation and drainage of water was very poor and in case of rain all the water used to stay on roads which made pits on road. Due to these pits mobility was difficult and students regular attendance to school was badly affected. FRD in partnership of UNDP started the rehabilitation of Khyber Road under its project of CBI Tank, which to the greater extent solved the above mentioned problems. Now mobility across the road is easier, swift and less time consuming. It has great positive impact on livelihoods of villagers as it benefited farmers in transportation of their production easily to the main market. Students attendance in schools is now regular even in rainy seasons.it also made easy access for villagers to grasp the employment opportunities in the city. Shopkeepers can now fetch fresh vegetables on daily basis. It also paves the way for other development activities, as the village is now more accessible to government/ NGO authorities. It is to be noted that Khyber shingle road was relatively bigger scheme in terms of length, time frame and cost. This scheme was completed successfully according to revised work plan and approximately four thousand people, 800 directly and 3000 indirectly are benefiting from this scheme. They are very happy and considered this rehabilitated road as a gift of God! Gearing youth toward optimism Floods of 2010 and unemployment causes depression among youngsters that increased the chances of their involvement in extremism or other unhealthy activities .FRD with consent of community decided to restore community centers at village Gul Imam, Ghara Ghazi and Khyber under its project of CBI funded by UNDP.

These community centers facilitated the local community in gatherings and as well as its capacity accommodated the youth related positive activities of sports i.e. Volley ball which is the most favorite game being played in the area. FRD arranged the necessary requisites like net and poles etc. in addition to the leveling the ground. Youngsters were really excited and they took active part in the games. For the elders it is a place for mutual discussion and chit chat, they also enjoy the games played by the youngsters and encourage the teams.

 FRD has really motivated us toward positive activities and helped us to get out of frustration

and depression. I hope that this help will enable the talent to groom and one day it might produce players from our area. stated by young active participant of Volley ball.

Elders also found a place where they can sit and discuss the matters of common interest.it promoted sense of collective decision making. These community centers will contributed in bringing positive and collective sense among the local individuals and improved social cohesion and harmony. 31st March, 2012 - Families going to have their own house after many generations FRD has successfully accomplished the most challenging task by facilitating 35 families in acquisition of lands who were living in spontaneous camps of Saleem Sugar Mills Charsada and kheshgi Nowshehra. FRD was in close coordination with various individual philanthropist and organizations in this regard. FRD has raised the voice for the need of assistance to these families on various forums. The social welfare Department and other agencies working on land and property were approached and the issue was coordinated in this regard. Coordination was so effective that now all 35 families have land and can live their life with dignity. As the availability of land and legal rights are ensured, FRD has started construction of permanent shelters on these lands accompanied by kitchen and washroom. So far 18 shelters have been completed while remaining 16 are under various stages of construction. The families facilitated for land and shelter are poorest of poor without any productive assets for many generations and the tents they got have suffered a lot in terms of wear and tear. They were at the mercy of the nature for the last 18 months and didnt have any solution to get rid of the sufferings. Provision of One room shelter to these families has provided a dignified place of living to these families where they can live with proper protection against harsh weather and unhygienic conditions and can concentrate on building their lives with the peace of mind of having their own home.. 31st March, 2012 - Improving the infrastructure, providing opportunity for livelihood at Gul Imam FRD has restored livelihood of flood affected families by involving beneficiaries in rehabilitation of 11 different community infrastructures schemes in 4 villages of UC Gul Imam of district Tank. These schemes were identified by the community on the basis of their prioritized needs. Restoration of CBI not only improved the quality of life but also reduced the future disaster from flood through DRR measures. These schemes will benefit more than 55,000 people.

This project was designed specially keeping in view the current situation of Tank where the socio-economic conditions were not very favorable even before the floods, but the disaster has deprived the local people of their available meager resources. The weak infrastructure of the area has not only been destroyed, but has also paved the way for further destruction. To ensure sustainability of the project along with restoration of livelihoods and infrastructures FRD has also raised sense of ownership and responsibility in local community at every target village by formation of village level committees regardless of gender disparities. The community assured their full cooperation and affirmed their commitment for the care and maintenance not only in terms of these schemes but also promised to utilize the capacity of the community organizations for further activities on the self-help bases. The community thanked the FRD and UNDP for taking care of their needs and soothing out their miseries and pain. March 17, 2012 - FRD starts relief and Early recovery for returnee IDPs in Kurram Agency Foundation for Rural Development has entered an agreement with United Nations agency for refugees(UNHCR) for assisting returneed IDPs in Kurram Agency with Shelter repair Kits. The project will enable 1000 returnee IDPs families to rebuild their destroyed houses. It is to be noted that Kurram Agency has been suffering from deteriorated security situation and sectarian violance for the last more than 5 years. After restoration of peace in some areas of the agency, IDPs are returning to their places of origin. Shelter being the 1st priority is being addressed by FRD and UNHCR, which will be followed by other interventions of early recovery and rehabilitation in the area. this project is a sort of pilot one which will provide shelter to more than 6000 individuals. January, 8, 2012 - Specific Appeal for arranging land for homeless and landless people in Charsadda and Nowshehra Launched WE CANT HELP EVERYONE BUT EVERYONE CAN HELP SOMEONE" Today (on Sunday) an emergency meeting of management committee of FRD was held. Purpose of the meeting was to discuss the miseries of the flood affected population who lost their homes in flood 2010 in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa in Charsadda and and Nowshehra and are still living in spontaneous camps due to scarcity of resources. FRD assessment team briefed the committee on the finding of their visit of today. They shared the findings and pictures of the kids and people living in tents and elaborated their hardships. As FRD is already in touch with some humanitarian organizations for construction of shelters but the dilemma is, many of these families don't have a land where they can construct their house. Other members of the committee informed about some individuals who have shown willingness to give land for more than 10 years on lease to these families. The committee requested those members to further negotiate with those land owners and decide with them to start getting suitable rent after 10 years from these families, as some land owners are giving the land on this condition that the beneficiaries will hand over the shelter and land back to them after 10 years. The committee

had a feeling that the permanent solution to the issue is to enable these families to have full legal ownership to these families. FRD has already received about PKR 200,000, which was decided to be spent on acquisition of land for the most vulnerable families. All the members of the committee agreed that an appeal should be launched for the help of these vulnerable families to enable them to purchase a piece of land. Philanthropists from over the world are requested to contact us, we will arrange their meetings with the most vulnerable families and they can themselves select the families for assistance. Similarly kind hearted people from district Charsadda and Nowshehra are requested if they can give legal ownership of a small piece of land to these families, this will provide a permanent solution to the sufferings of these families.

These Kids Too Deserve To Be In Safe Boundaries Of Their Home Like Our Kids
December 15, 2011 - Work on community infrastructure in LP in Mohmand Speeded Up FRD is facilitating the Livelihood Program of Intercooperation in Tehsil Halimzai of Mohmand Agency. Community Based Organizations in the selected villages have been formed and RRA had been carried out in the villages. To build the capacity of the local CBOs CMST training had been arranged for the VOs/CBOs who were identified for implementation of physical infrastructure schemes. Keeping in view the scarcity of drinking water it was principally decided in the start of the program that only existing water schemes will be rehabilitated and no new scheme will be implemented till the time some mechanism for improving the recharge to underground water has been implemented. This is worth remembering that the underground water table is very deep and there is little recharge to underground water. The underground water table is already overexploited in many villages of the area. As a long term solution FRD has always been advocating for rainwater harvesting and efficient use of the existing water sources.

In the pilot phase of the livelihood program two villages were selected for rehabilitation of drinking water scheme, one village for improvement of irrigation practices and one village was identified for implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction Scheme (Flood Protection wall/gabion structure).

The community Organizations are implementing the schemes on their own, FRD is facilitating the communities and LP in timely and efficient implementation of the Program. Keeping in view the limited time available FRD team is closely following up with the communities to speed up the process of implementation as well as maintain the quality of the works for sustainability of the program.

In addition to the physical infrastructure schemes FRD team is also facilitating vaccination and deworming of livestock in the selected villages of the Upper Gandao valley.

15 November 2011 - Shelter Repair Kit assistance started for returnees of conflict affected area of Mohmand Agency. FRD with support of UN agencies for refugees (UNHCR) has started provision of shelter repair kits to the returnees inside Mohmand Agency. Working area of FRD, Tehsil Safi has experienced the longest conflict situation and hence the damages in shelter and community infrastructure are the greatest. Among the non governmental organizations working in the area FRD is among the very few organizations who have opted for working for the benefit of the extremely suffered portion of the IDPs. The project will assist 500 families who have lost their houses due to conflict or lack of maintenance due to displacement. In the initial phase beneficiaries will be identified in a participatory manner where the local communities will help in identification of the most needy families. FRD teams are verifying the beneficiaries identified by the communities through door to door assessments. Every verified family will receive roofing material for one room consisting of steel girders, T irons, brick tiles and polythene sheet, a set of one door and window, steel girders for lintel beam and one commonly used toolkit. The toolkit will consist of two shovels, one pick axe, one medium size hammer and two mud/mortar carrying pans (Tasla/tatkay).

Majority of the staff deployed are local people and people from other areas of FATA, so the project is not only going to provide permanent shelter solution to the conflict affected population, but is also supporting educated youth of FATA with Jobs inside FATA.

The project will be implemented through close coordination with crisis affected communities, government line agencies and FDMA. Involvement of the communities in the identification and verification of the beneficiaries is expected to bring transparency in the process and improve humanitarian accountability in the project. October 12th,2011 - Return of IDPs from Nahqi Camp in Mohmand Completed After the government has declared majority of the areas in Mohmand safe for return, IDPs have started returning. The 1st return from Nahqi IDPs camp in this phase of return took place on 11th of October 2011. For the last many days the IDPs inside the camp and outside the camp were filling voluntary return forms (VRFs).

To facilitate IDPs in the process of return FRD team was assigned the task of distributing the return NFIs set of UNHCR among the IDPs. Till date a total of 2,859 families have received the return NFIs package. These receiving families include both off camp and in camp IDPs. Similarly free transportation was Managed by FDMA for returning IDPs. Other UN agencies and the government departments also played a role in facilitating the return of the IDPs.

With the current returns the IDPs camp at Nahqi will virtually close down as no IDP family has yet opted for living in the camp and all the IDPs families are back to their homes.

The members of IDPs committees from various locations were very happy with the return, but expressed their concerns about the infrastructure damages in their areas of origin. They appealed the government, UN agencies and other humanitarian agencies to support them in the rehabilitation of their areas infrastructure of houses, schools, health facilities, roads, drinking water and livelihoods. September 16, 2011 - New influx of IDPs to Nahqi Camp from Baizai Area Started As the Military Operation Continues more Internally Displaced Families reach IDPs camp at Nahqi. This is to be noted that the military operation was started in various parts of Mohmand Agency in January 2011, and two camps were established at Nahqi and Danishkool for the IDPs. Later on Danishkool Camp was closed due to return of the IDPs from it to their places of origin but Nahqi Camp continues to host families from various conflict affected areas of the agency. Before this new displacement started on 13th September 2011, the camp was hosting 888 families. In addition to this number there are other families who are displaced from their homes and are residing with their relatives or friends in host communities.

As of 16th September 2011, 33 new families have been registered which brings the number of total families residing in camp to---------

The team of FRD is providing site planning and site maintenance services whereby they are pitching new tents for the newly arriving families and facilitating Persons with special needs by enabling them to have access to various services.

The UN agencies and the Government Departments all working in a systematic manner to facilitate the IDPs. August 13,2011 - New Displacements in Mohmand Agency continue and IDPs reach IDPs camp at Nahqi . As the military starts Operation against anti state actors in Speenki Tangi, Jabbar Jowar, Shamsha, Bedmanai, Sheikhan and Yara Khel Villages of Baizai Sub division in Mohmand Agency, New displacements have started taking place. Today 46 Families have reached the IDPs camp at Nahqi Mohmand Agency and got registered.

FRD is providing hot meals to newly arriving families, and will provide the hot meals to them till they get their dry ration from WFP. To ensure that the families have a temporary shelter at the camp the site development and maintenance team of FRD has started pitching of new tents.

For further information and daily updates keep on checking FRD website. August 13,2011 - New Displacements in Mohmand Agency continue and IDPs reach IDPs camp at Nahqi . As the military starts Operation against anti state actors in Speenki Tangi, Jabbar Jowar, Shamsha, Bedmanai, Sheikhan and Yara Khel Villages of Baizai Sub division in Mohmand Agency, New displacements have started taking place. Today 46 Families have reached the IDPs camp at Nahqi Mohmand Agency and got registered.

FRD is providing hot meals to newly arriving families, and will provide the hot meals to them till they get their dry ration from WFP. To ensure that the families have a temporary shelter at the camp the site development and maintenance team of FRD has started pitching of new tents.

For further information and daily updates keep on checking FRD website. August 23,2011 - Poorest flood affected families receive Eid Food Package in district Charsadda The poor flood affected families in district Charsadda receive Eid Food Package. A few philanthropist sponsored distribution of Eid food package for 300 families. 250 families received their packages in Tehsil Charsadda while 50 families received the package in Tehsil Tangi. Each food package consisted of Wheat Flour 10 kg, Ghee 2.5 Kg, Rice 3 Kg, Sugar 3 Kg, Dal Channa (pulses) 2 kg, Beans (Lobya) 2 kg, Black tea 0.25kg. and dates 1 kg.

It is to be noted that the month of Ramadhan is followed by Eid-ul-Fitr festival each year. " To enable the poorest of the poor to celebrate the occasion, is collective responsibility of all of us" Said Fahim Khan, Program officer while addressing the FRD team, " On behalf of all these poor families I want to offer thanks to the philanthropist who sponsored the activity and shared the happiness of this great occasion with less fortunate segment of the society. Whether individually or collectively we must start thinking and acting humanely to let the poorest to enjoy the life like us"

It is to be noted that a few philanthropist asked FRD for their support to reach to the poorest of the poor households to distribute the food package. FRD team helped in identification of the poorest of the poor families in its areas of intervention. August, 10, 2011 - 830 IDPs families return from Nahqi IDPs Camp in Mohmand Agency FATA, to their areas of origin Today more IDPs families returned to their places of origin as the government has declared more areas safe for return. A total of 830 IDPs families from Nahqi camp returned to their places of origin. This return brought down the number of registered families inside camp to 888. All the families have returned voluntarily. The returnees were reported to be happy with returns as they can have the remaining days of the month of Ramadhan and the subsequent Eidul Fitr festival at their villages.

A military operation was launched in January 2011 against militants in various parts of the Mohmand Agency to re establish the writ of the government. The conflict situation caused thousand s of families to flee their houses and take refuge in one of the IDPs camps established inside Mohmand Agency. Initially two camps were established one at Danishkool and one at Nahqi. In the beginning of March 2011 Danishkol Camp was closed due to return of the IDPs to their areas of origin while the Nahqi Camp still continues to host families from the areas of conflict.

All the returnee families were provided with return package decided by return task force, FDMA and UNHCR. August, 13, 2011 - FRD Livelihoods team continue RRA Process in Mohmand Agency The Community facilitation team of FRD Continues to carry on Rapid Rural Assessments in various villages of central Gandao valley in Mohmand Agency to identify the prioritized needs of the community for livelihoods interventions supported by Inter Cooperation. The RPC (FATA) from Inter Cooperation and Manager Field Operations FRD also participated in the process in addition to field team of FRD and IC.

The process of Rapid Rural Appraisals is a step towards longterm participatory planning for support of livelihoods in the backward areas of FATA. Till date 6 villages have been assessed through the process in which more than 100 villagers have participated. The process is also supported by the LP team of Inter cooperation working in FATA.

The process is focused on identification of available resources, current issues and possibility of identifying the areas to harness the potential of the people to utilize their available resources

with slight external support. In the follow up of the process the indigenous capacities of the communities will be enhanced through various activities planned as a result of the finding of these RRAs. The process has helped FRD team identify available physical, social, economic and political resourceswith people and the issues which they are currently facing have been prioritized by the villagers themselves.The program is expected to bring a long lasting positive impact on livelihoods in the conflict affected area of Mohmand Agency FATA. July 24, 2011 - Shelter Repair kit assistance for the returnee IDPs of South Waziristan Agency Underway FRD in partnership with UNHCR is facilitating 600 returnee IDPs families in south Waziristan Agency in reconstruction of their houses.

The long standing conflict situation in South Waziristan Agency of FATA had caused displacement of thousands of families from their houses. As the houses are mostly made up of mud in the area which require regular repair and maintenance. While these people stayed away from their houses there was no one to take care of the houses. As a result the houses could not withstand the environmental impacts and suffered heavy damages. The active conflict in the area also contributed to damages of the houses.

In the start of May 2011 when government declared more areas as safe for return, FRD with support of UNHCR took responsibility of providing shelter repair kit assistance to 600 families. The shelter repair kit includes steel girders, T- Irons and Brick tiles (Roofing material) one window and one door. Each family who get the support is also provided with PKR 8500/ as cash for work. To support the construction process each village is provided with village tool kit which include the tools necessary in the construction process in locality.

Mr. Faiz Mohammad Wazir who is working as project coordinator for the response said "Till date 540 families have received the package and the remaining families will receive the package very soon." July 24, 2011 - Shelter Repair kit assistance for the returnee IDPs of South Waziristan Agency Underway FRD in partnership with UNHCR is facilitating 600 returnee IDPs families in south Waziristan Agency in reconstruction of their houses.

The long standing conflict situation in South Waziristan Agency of FATA had caused displacement of thousands of families from their houses. As the houses are mostly made up of mud in the area which require regular repair and maintenance. While these people stayed away from their houses there was no one to take care of the houses. As a result the houses could not withstand the environmental impacts and suffered heavy damages. The active conflict in the area also contributed to damages of the houses.

In the start of May 2011 when government declared more areas as safe for return, FRD with support of UNHCR took responsibility of providing shelter repair kit assistance to 600 families. The shelter repair kit includes steel girders, T- Irons and Brick tiles (Roofing material) one window and one door. Each family who get the support is also provided with PKR 8500/ as cash for work. To support the construction process each village is provided with village tool kit which include the tools necessary in the construction process in locality.

Mr. Faiz Mohammad Wazir who is working as project coordinator for the response said "Till date 540 families have received the package and the remaining families will receive the package very soon." 15 Aug 2011 - Consultative workshop on Shelter Project for flood affected population On 15th August 2011 a consultative workshop for the supervisors and engineers was arranged who are engaged in providing shelter support to flood affected population in district Charsadda. The workshop aimed at collecting the lessons learnt and adopting even a more beneficial approach in the implementation of the project. Supervisors from Social mobilization, engineering , logistics and inventory participated. The project MER persons and head office relevant staff also participated in the workshop. CEO congratulated the team on timely completion of the phase one of shelter response for flood affectees he said " We are proud of you, you realized the dream of reaching to 1000 flood affected vulnerable families and providing them a good place to live in, now the challenge for you is to reach to another 700 vulnerable flood affected families, beware that we are going to change the life quality of than 9000 individuals, Not only provide shelters to people but also help build their collective and individual capacity. Be fair in your interaction with the community and let be the role models in transparency and accountability in the communities who you serve". Manager Field Operation also participated in the occasion, he analysed the findings of the lessons learnt and facilitated the team in identifying the best Possible practices for future implementation. He informed the team that after emergencies identifying the deserving individuals and reaching to them is the real beginning of humanitarian assistance.

Program Officer presented a comprehensive presentation on the modalities of the implementation, the deliverables of the project and the reporting frequency and channels were thoroughly discussed. After the workshop an Aftar Dinner was arranged for the team, team members resolved that they will continue their hard work in reaching to the vulnerable families, providing them improved living conditions and strive for the building the capacity of the beneficiaries How we Do it As social mobilization, Gender mainstreaming and capacity building are cross cutting themes of FRD. We incorporate the principles of social mobilization in all our programs. Beneficiaries of our programs are involved right from the planning phase of the program through implementation to M & E and Operation & Maintenance of the Programs. The beneficiaries are involved in the form of community organizations according to the ground situations of the locality. The concept of community organizations on the gross root level is not only promoting equality of human beings but is also contributing to tolerance and practice of democratic values on gross root level. The involvement of the beneficiaries right from the planning phase help in prioritizing the actual needs of the communities, their involvement in the implementation phase enhance the sense of ownership among beneficiaries and provides an inbuilt, continuous, participatory monitoring tool for the program/project activities. Gender mainstreaming and capacity building are cross cutting themes and the social mobilization is used as a tool to achieve the objective. Gender mainstreaming is carried out in a culturally acceptable manner, where the men and women are encouraged to work in harmony for mutual development. Financial & Procurement Policy To ensure transparency and accountability in the usage of funds a proper and well thought out procedure for financial management and procurement is in place. The salient features of financial Policy are;

Double entry accounting system. Mechanism for approval of expenditure. All payments exceeding US$ 120/PKR 10,000 through Crossed check. Two signatories run bank accounts Separate bank accounts for different donors Mandatory external annual audit.

The procurement policy of FRD ensures that all the procurements carried out are in the best interest of the beneficiaries for whom we work. At the same time the policy ensure that the procurement is carried out in such a way as the transparency is there, the right value for the money has been received and the suppliers of good repute who are registered with FRD are treated equally in a transparent manner.

Who we are Foundation for Rural Development is a Non-Profit, non-political and non-discriminatory organization established in April, 2006 and then registered under Voluntary Social Welfare Act of 1961, Registration No. DSW/NWFP/2899 dated: 5th June, 2008 with the purpose to bring the marginalized and underprivileged communities in to the mainstream of development. The very purpose of the FRD is based on the principles of mutual respect, gender sensitivity and rights based approach. The main focus of FRD is on the long term development of the areas of its geographical coverage, but is always active in humanitarian response whenever need arises. The term development as used in the context of FRD is an inclusive term which includes but is not limited to education, health, economic development (Livelihoods), Community infrastructure, Protection and equality of human beings and social inclusion. Social Mobilization, Gender mainstreaming and capacity building are always cross cutting themes of all the interventions of FRD. In the humanitarian scenario the FRD responds right from the initial emergency phase through early recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction. VISION FRD envisions a " Prosperous, Peaceful, Productive and Socially inclusive Society where all human beings can realize their potential" MISSION "To improve the quality of life in the backward areas, by bringing a positive change in the socioeconomic conditions of people through equity based utilization of resources and to bring the marginalized groups in to mainstream of the society" ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES

To support vulnerable families/individuals of disaster/conflict stricken areas through effective emergency response, recovery and rehabilitation To raise awareness and build capacity of community through collective efforts in Education, Health & Nutrition, Livelihoods and community infrastructure for their socioeconomic uplift To improve women status and empower them for addressing their Practical as well as Strategic gender needs through gender mainstreaming To provide a uniform platform for advocacy of all social issues/inequities at a gross root level for policy level changes

To empower local CSOs/CBOs for playing effective role in socioeconomic development of their communities through capacity building and mass awareness

PROGRAM THEMATIC AREAS

Emergency Response: Food items (cooked and dry), Non-Food items, WASH, Shelter

and Camp Management. Recovery: Housing, Water Sanitation, Cash for Work and Cash for Training (Community Physical infrastructure and skills development) Rehabilitation (livelihood) : Drinking water supply schemes, irrigation channels and agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Livestock and forestry.

Health & Education Field Studies: Evaluation and Impact studies

CROSS CUTTING THEMES

Social Mobilization Capacity building Gender Mainstreaming

Our Work To establish a prosperous, peaceful and productive society, FRD is engaged in services delivery both for long term development as well as humanitarian assistance. FRD works with various humanitarian and development actors and also receives support from Individual philanthropists and Public donations. Following is a brief description of our ongoing and completed activities.

Shelter Repair Kit Assistance for Kurram Agency Shelter Solutions for Spontaneous Camps in Charsadda and Nowshehra Shelter Repair Kit Assistance for 500 returnee IDP families in Mohmand Agency FATA Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation District Tank, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa

Kit Assistance for Kurram Agency March 1st, 2012 To June 30th, 2012

Shelter Repair

Livelihoods Development, Program Facilitation Camp Coordination and Camp Management, IDPs camp Nahqi Mohmand Agency Shelter Repair Kit for South Waziristan returnee IDPs Permanent One room shelter for flood affected population in Charsadda Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa WASH Services in Tehsil Tunsa of District Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab Semi Permanent Shelter for Flood affected Population Emergency shelter & NFI kits for flood affected Population Union Council Mor Jhangi, Tehsil unsa, District Dera Ghazi Khan Emergency WASH services for flood affected population settled in various school buildings of district Charsadda MCRAM/ IVAP (IDPs Vulnerability assessment and profiling) Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development (Mohmand Agency FATA) Capacity Building of FRD Evaluation survey of UNICEF implemented WES facilities in Girls primary schools and

FRD has entered into an agreement with UNHCR to restore normal life in the areas of return for returnee IDPs both of sectarian violence as well as conflict between military and militants The project will provide shelter repair kit assistance to 1000 returnee IDPs families which will facilitate more than 7,000 individuals to live a life of dignity. This shelter repair kit assistance is a bit improvised as compared to shelter repair kit assistance in other FATA agencies as it has an inbuilt component of improving the hygiene conditions through provision of wash room material as well as roofing material for a kitchen. As for some IDPs it is more than 4 years that they have abandoned their houses and have taken refuge in other parts of the country. The absence of proper maintenance and prevalence of active conflict has caused significant damage to housing. This is really important to enable these IDPs to have their own houses at the places of their origin. It is planned to benefit the most vulnerable families who are in need of shelter and dont have the required resources for construction/repair of their houses. After verification of vulnerable families by FRD social team, shelter repair kit will be distributed to each targeted family.As raising the walls of the shelter is the responsibility of the beneficiaries, technical persons of FRD will keep on providing on the spot guidance and peer groups meetings trainings to incorporate possible DRR measure in construction of their shelters. The social mobilization teams of FRD will organize village level committees of the beneficiaries. These committees will not only help in verification of the beneficiaries but will also lead the process of early recovery in their villages, additionally to speed up the process of construction, water will be provided through tankering in villages where there is a problem or shortage of water for construction. Cash for work will be provided to each beneficiary in two installments ie. Initial installment of PKR.8,550 will be issued with provision of tool kits and final installment of PKR.8,550 will be issued after completion of construction process. FRD will be in close contact with coordination body, the return task force and other stakeholders to enable its project interventions meet the objectives of the project. The neutrality and impartiality aspect of humanitarian work will be maintained throughout the project. This project will help bring the life back to normal as after having a proper home the returnee IDPs can focus on rehabilitation of their livelihoods and other productive activities.

communities of Mohmand Agency

Success Stories Our activities and the way we do, change the quality of life of under privileged segments of the society. We manage resources effectively and efficiently to serve best interests of our beneficiaries. Here are a few examples of how our activities give hope of a better tomorrow.

Road to the Development Rehabilitation of Khyber Road serving various villages of UC Gul imam and has benefited the residents of all surrounding villages. They are very happy and considering this rehabilitated road as a gift of God! Read full story

Gearing youth toward optimism Restoration of Community center of Gul Imam, Khyber & Gara Ghazi of District Tank has restarted social activities and provided opportunity to the youth of the area to engage in healthy activities. Read full story

Education Back On Track FRD with collaboration of UNDP has rehabilitated Boundary wall of Govt Girls Primary School village Darakai, UC Gul Imam, District Tank. Parents can now send their daughters to school without any fear, to continue their education and to change the fate of Tank. Read full story

Safe and healthy Gul imam Establishment of sewerage line is major achievement of FRD under its project of CBI funded by UNDP, Which has resolved long lasting issue of drainage system in village Gul Imam of UC Gul Imam, District Tank. Read full story

FRDBringing Change Capacity Building of Community organizations, formed by FRD in UC Gul Imam of district Tank under its project CBI, funded by UNDP. Formation of VOs brought harmony among villagers and enhanced the sense of ownership and realization of responsibility among them. it proved an effective tool in successful implementation of this project. Read full story

Living with Confidence Gul Marai is about sixty years old, living with her sole insane son in village Sharab Kor, about 80 km away from Peshawar, of Tehsil Safi, district Mohmand Agency having only one room in the world which was near to fall.But now she has secure life. Read full story

Back To Life Taj mohammad who lived in broken home with broken spinal cord that completely push him to the darkness is bounced back to life. Though he was paralyzed but FRD enable him to stand by having own home. Read full story

FRD Made It Happen To Live Again In Complete Home Janat Mian a PSN Returned IDP, belong to Chinari of Tehsil Safi, Mohmand Agency. Whose wife died during the period they lived in a camp. After return He and his son the two disables, with two other children had no choice but to live in half covered roof room is assessed by FRD to rebuild their home. My dream became true and now I am sitting in my own room, it is a complete room Words of Janat Mian Read full story

From state of desperation to smiles Children seen smiling in various villages of Tehsil Safi in Mohmand Agency were not smiling like this just a few months ago. The conflict situation in Tehsil Safi of Mohmand Agency disrupted life for a long time. The volatile security situation and later on military operation caused thousands of people to leave their houses and take refuge in some other area. The active conflict situation and lack of proper maintenance deprived the people of their homes. FRD in

partnership with UNHCR was the 1st... Read full story

Dost Mohammad, a 60 year old man among many returnee IDPs in South Waziristan Agency, Re-gain hope More than 3 years of displacement from south Waziristan Agency left thousands of families with damaged houses, as traditionally the houses are built of mud. The mud houses require regular maintenance before and after rains. As these people could not provide the regular repair t o their houses and the area experienced the worst rain fall in its history of 60 years, the weak structures of the houses collapsed. Dost Mohammad, 60 years of age also displaced three years back from his home with his 13... Read full story

Having the dignity of own home for the 1st time in the life of a family. FRD continue to spread smiles on the faces of the vulnerable flood population who dont have enough resources to reconstruct their houses. Khaista Rehman and his family used to live in a mud house owned by the local land lord. The monsoon floods of 2010 destroyed the house and the family was forced to take refuge in Hisara Spontaneous camp in district Charsadda. With onset of early recovery phase of shelter response FRD field team visited the camp and started the assessment of families who had a ... Read full story

Mumlikat Bibi, a courageous lady, Who lost her home and husband to monsoon floods of 2010 but not her hope and courage Mumlikat Bibi a courageous lady of district Charsadda, though she lost her home and the life of her husband in the monsoon floods of 2010, but she is not ready to lose hope and courage. She actively participated in the village level committee of the flood affectees formed by FRD. She was identified as a deserving widow for shelter assistance by female social organizers of FRD and other team members. Both the men and women committees of the flood affectees recommended her for shelter assistance. Read full story

Mumlikat Bibi, a courageous lady, Who lost her home and husband to monsoon floods of 2010 but not her hope and courage Though i am a widow, but i will not lose courage" says Mumlikat Bibi who is a widow, living in village Namu Kuday of union council Mirza Dher in district Charsadda. Mumlikat Bibi not only lost her home to the monsoon floods of 2010, but also her spouse Javed Afzal, who supported the entire family.

The sentences uttered by Ms. Mumlikat are not just words, they have a history and reality behind them. Now you can feel the courage and confidence in the voice of this courageous lady. When the floods hit our house we rushed out of the rooms, as we could feel that the structure of the house has started collapsing as the mud continued to disintegrate due to high water. My Husband Javed Afzal was anxious to take away our valuables from the rooms because we could take none of our valuables from the rooms while we rushed out. I asked to wait till something becomes certain, and all of a sudden the room collapsed. We all started removing rubble and remains of the room to get access to our valuable things. This was terrible, our house was no more there, we were moving here and there in a haphazard manner. I was about 20 meters away to look for our cattle, when I heard the scream of my husband says Mumlikat bibi while tears flow down her cheeks. "When I ran toward my husband, I saw him in extreme pain as he was receiving electricity shocks from an electric wire from the remains of the room, in no time he was dead, and I was all alone to face the hardships of life. The villagers helped in his funeral, some humanitarian organizations provided me assistance with food etc but I had no place to live in. I experienced the hardest time of my life, as I have six kids, and they are too young. As a woman I didn't had all the options of earning open like men. Then these Girls (FRD Female Social Organizers) came to me and asked me to participate in the formation of the women committee of the flood affectees. All the women in the village knew my status, so after formation of the Committee (organization) all the women unanimously recommended me for assistance. As the responsibility of providing unskilled labour in this project was that of the beneficiaries and I didn't had any one who can provide these services. The people from this NGO (FRD) asked our neibghours to provide unskilled labour on voluntary basis. The neibghours too were cooperative and provided the unskilled labour in construction of my home. When my house was completed they also provided me Rs. 2500, which i will spend to run my kitchen for some time"

Mumlikat Bibi is a courageous woman she says "though I am widow but I am not going to give

up my courage, I have to support my kids, I am thankful to FRD, they have helped us build our house, they have also guided us on collective planning for our village, our villagers are also so cooperative. In such situations this is not only about assistance, this is about the care and respect to keep our dignity, thank you all people who have supported us in our hard times".

This is not just a shelter like we had earlier, this is more strong than our previous home, and we will take care of it to make it withstand future disasters" adds Mumlikat Bibi Road to the Development Medical facilities in Gul Imam are very limited. There is only one BHU in Gul imam, which was insufficient for communitys need. And their access to a highly equipped hospital was limited because the road which linked it to other areas was severely damaged due to 2010 floods and it was very difficult and excruciating for community to use it for transportation/mobility.

Access to the school was another major issue especially in rainy season. The sanitation and drainage of water was very poor and in case of rain all the water used to stay on roads which made pits on road. Due to these pits mobility was difficult and students regular attendance to school was badly affected. FRD in partnership of UNDP started the rehabilitation of Khyber Road under its project of CBI Tank, which to the greater extent solved the above mentioned problems. Now mobility across the road is easier, swift and less time consuming. It has great positive impact on livelihoods of villagers as it benefited farmers in transportation of their production easily to the main market. Students attendance in schools is now regular even in rainy seasons.it also made easy access for villagers to grasp the employment opportunities in the city. Shopkeepers can now fetch fresh vegetables on daily basis. It also paves the way for other development activities, as the village is now more accessible to government/ NGO authorities. It is to be noted that Khyber shingle road was relatively bigger scheme in terms of length, time frame and cost. This scheme was completed successfully according to revised work plan and approximately four thousand people, 800 directly and 3000 indirectly are benefiting from this scheme. They are very happy and considered this rehabilitated road as a gift of God!

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Download Story Education Back On Track Cultural barriers and volatile security situation has already hampered vital efforts to boost education in the Tank Specially for the girls, recent flood made this situation more critical by damaging those few schools already existed in the area. Children who wanted to continue their study and parents who were concerned for the better future of their children despite of cultural barriers were totally disappointed after floods.

GGPS Darakai was one of those flood affected schools. Boundary wall of school needed to rehabilitate as it was completely damaged by floods. As a result of this destruction female teachers were afraid to attend school as they felt insecure without boundary wall and same was the case with the students. Parents were also reluctant to send their children to school because of this issue. Keeping in view the security situation and cultural values FRD with mutual consent of community decided to rehabilitate boundary wall to put education back on track. FRD with collaboration of UNDP has successfully rehabilitated the boundary wall that regenerated the flow of education. This scheme will benefit 2800 individuals. Parents can now send their daughters to school without any fear, to continue their education and to change the fate of Tank.

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Download Story Gearing youth toward optimism Floods of 2010 and unemployment causes depression among youngsters that increased the chances of their involvement in extremism or other unhealthy activities .FRD with consent of community decided to restore community centers at village Gul Imam, Ghara Ghazi and Khyber under its project of CBI funded by UNDP.

These community centers facilitated the local community in gatherings and as well as its capacity accommodated the youth related positive activities of sports i.e. Volley ball which is the

most favorite game being played in the area. FRD arranged the necessary requisites like net and poles etc. in addition to the leveling the ground. Youngsters were really excited and they took active part in the games. For the elders it is a place for mutual discussion and chit chat, they also enjoy the games played by the youngsters and encourage the teams.

FRD has really motivated us toward positive activities and helped us to get out of frustration

and depression. I hope that this help will enable the talent to groom and one day it might produce players from our area. stated by young active participant of Volley ball.

Elders also found a place where they can sit and discuss the matters of common interest.it promoted sense of collective decision making. These community centers will contributed in bringing positive and collective sense among the local individuals and improved social cohesion and harmony.

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Download Story Safe and healthy Gul imam The sewerage line identification is the major outcome and achievement of FRD under its project of CBI in Tank funded by UNDP which was proposed to restore community infrastructure schemes to improve the quality of life in UC Gul Imam. Village organizations were formed to identify schemes for rehabilitation on the basis of their prioritized needs. Community prioritizes the drainage water scheme at Gul imam which was long lasting issue. Main problem of village was to drain out waste water which pooled in two ponds adjacent to the village. These water ponds were health and environmental hazards and proved to be great trouble for the inhabitants of the adjacent area.

Many humanitarian organizations even govt. departments didnt take initiative for the resolution of this issue because of its technical complications .FRD with team of expert engineers resolved this issue by using latest technology which ensured the possibilities of permanent solution in the form of a drainage system.

FRD facilitated in improvement of hygiene conditions reducing the health hazards and reduction in the diseases for more than 8000 local individuals by establishment of 612 ft sewerage line. The depth of the outlet is kept at 3 feet to increase its life time.

Community is really happy on this initiative taken by FRD. Now we are not afraid of rains as were the different views Shared by community of Gul Imam.

rain water will exit from village. Our village is now safe from stinky smelly water which was the reason for malaria and other diseases. FRD protected us from dangerous diseases. These

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Download Story FRDBringing Change Tank is among the most backward areas of Pakistan and the most targeted area by military operations and devastated floods. People of tank are mostly illiterate and unaware of their needs, roles and responsibilities toward development of their area. They are weaved in the traditional and cultural norms by birth that hindered their abilities toward development. Many plans of different humanitarian organizations are underway to enhance the capacity building of these people but the social structure of Tank is so complicated that its not easy to mobilize them or develop their capacities as the people of Tank are divided in different tribes and castes. They are having disputes from many years on territory, power and other issues so having less harmony and cohesiveness. It was a great achievement of FRD of forming VOs to serve the

purpose of capacity building and to mobilize them toward a common goal. Formation of VOs brought harmony among villagers and enhanced the sense of ownership and realization of responsibility among them. For the effective mobilization of community special consideration was given by FRD to the committees meetings. The FRD social mobilizing team was strictly bounded to call frequent weekly meetings to guide the community regarding on ground schemes, its maintenance and to enhance their participation and to take feedbacks from community elders. Community was also sensitized about their resourcefulness and capacities. They were trained to solve issues related to the project. These mobilization sessions built their capacity to certain extent that some communities refused to take advantage of cash for work scheme. According to them it is their own village so it is their responsibility to work for its betterment by their own contribution. This was remarkable achievement made by FRD that left long lasting impact on villagers and villages as well. Community involvement brought sustainability to the work performed and it proved an effective tool in successful implementation of this project. Living with Confidence I was sleeping in my old room with my mentally disable son. Some drops of rain water fell down on my face. My eye sight is very weak so, I did not understand that what is happening in the nature and with my room. Next day, Early in the morning I went to my neighbor house and asked them, she told me that the room is near to fall. I became so worried and after that me and my mentally disable son were so afraid to sleep under my old, frail and fly-by-night room. Gul Marai said these words with tears in her eyes. Gul Marai is about sixty years old, living with her sole insane son in village Sharab Kor, about 80 km away from Peshawar, of Tehsil Safi, district Mohmand Agency. She has only one room in the world which was near to fall. Me with my mental son spent the rainy day or night in the open sky due to the fear of falling down the room. When I heard about the UNHCR/FRD shelter project, I did not expect that they will give me a shelter or repair my single room to save my sons and my life because being a single old female I had no such source of links to approach FRD social team. I was thinking how to contact them! Meanwhile FRD team came to my home and saw my falling room themselves they provided me shelter repair kit I cant express that happy moment in the words. "At last but not the least, UNHCR shelter project give me the hope to live a new life, and they made me able to spend the rainy day/ night in my own UNHCR/FRD shelter. They enlighten my life and give me a hope to live a rested life with my insane son without any fear.

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Download Story Having the dignity of own home for the 1st time in the life of a family. FRD and UNHCR continue to spread smiles on the faces of the vulnerable flood population who dont have enough resources to reconstruct their houses.

Khaista Rehman and his family used to live in a mud house owned by the local land lord. The monsoon floods of 2010 destroyed the house and the family was forced to take refuge in Hisara Spontaneous camp in district Charsadda. As the land on which the house was there before the floods did not belong to Khaista Rehman and his family, they were not allowed to build some permanent house on that land. With onset of early recovery phase of shelter response FRD field team visited the camp and started the assessment of families who had a plot of land but did not had resources to construct their house. In the meanwhile Khaista Rehman and his wife Naheeda realised that unless and until they own a land of their own they can not get their permanent home. Khaista Rehman and his family gathered resources and purchased a plot in the nearby village. Naheeda, the wife of Khaista Rehman Played a major role in getting the land as she gave her jewelry to sell out and contributed the major part of the cost of land.

The team of FRD also visited the site and Khaista Rehman was also recommended as deserving beneficiary by the organization of the flood affected community organization in the village. FRD technical team provided the technical guidance about good construction techniques and Disaster risk reduction measure in the construction. Khaista Rehman and his family were so enthusiastic during the construction he visited FRD ware house for issuance of material even when his foundation was not ready for construction. One of FRD staff asked why he was in so hurry Khaista Rehman said" All of my kids are going to have their own home for the 1st time in their life, so me and my wife are so enthusiastic to have this dignity as soon as possible, all of my 6 kids will live in their own house" FRD provided construction material,skilled labour, technical advice and Rs.2500 as cash for work. Khaista Rehman and his family provided unskilled labour. Khaista Rehman is so happy and says " This place has given me and my family a peace of mind. Now we are safe from hot, and cold. we have worked hard to make it

resistant to future floods and earth quacks... this is my family home now.. and i am not the only homeless who got the home, more than 60 families from Hisara spontaneous camp have been provided the shelters. they provided us dignity and identity. To acknowledge their support we want to name this neibghourhood as FRD Colony... we are thank full to FRD and UNHCR for their in time support .. "

The family is hopeful that they can purchase back the jewelry and other assets, the sold out to get their own house. Naheeda says " As we have got our own home, now Khaista can go to work with peace of mind. We will regularly save some money from his earning and i will again get my jewelry". She says while smiling " Now our home is far better than the previous, so i should have better jewelry" Our Partners Foundation for Rural Development believes in active and fruitful partnership for sustainable development. The partnerships of FRD are meant for delivering the best services in the best possible way. Our Partners always include the beneficiaries of our project as the major stake holders. As social Mobilization is our cross cutting theme, the beneficiaries of our projects and activities are always treated as partners as they play a major role in all stages of the projects planning, implementation AND Monitoring & Evaluation of our Projects. Treatment of beneficiaries as partners always lead to sustainable development in the long term and help in reducing the dependency syndrome in humanitarian context. To make the development process and humanitarian assistance a well-coordinated and inclusive FRD is in partnership with Communities, Relevant Government Agencies, UN agencies and other NGOs.

UNDP UNHCR Inter Cooperation (IC) FATA Capacity building Project UNICEF International Organization for Migration (IOM) Emergency Response Fund (United Nations)

UNDP FRD has been responding to the needs of the flood affected population and conflict affected population in various parts of the country. With onset of early recovery phase of flood response FRD has focused more on the area where access was not easy and where need for rehabilitation was immense. In this connection FRD entered to partnership with United Nations Development Program (UNDP) for rehabilitation of community infrastructure in District Tank, khyber pakhtoonkhwa under its Peace and Development Program. Under this agreement FRD is working on the rehabilitation of community infrastructure in Union Council Gul Imam of district Tank. Methodology of implementation revolves around participatory approaches of development where communities are actively involved in

identification of sites as well as implementation of the Project activities. UNHCR The United Nations agency for Refugees is supporting millions of refugees and displaced people worldwide. FRD is in partnership with UNHCR to assist and protect thousands of conflict affected Internally displaced people and natural disasters affected population in the region. For conflict induced IDPs, we are providing Camp Coordination and Camp Management Services in 1st ever IDPs camps inside FATA Mohmand Agency. The two IDPs camps are Danishkool and Nahqi IDPs camps inside Mohmand Agency FATA. Danishkool IDPs camp has been closed due to return of IDPs to their place of Origin while Nahqi Camp still continue to host hundreds of families displaced from various conflict affected areas of Mohmand Agency. In both the camps FRD has been working on site planning, Site Development, Site maintenance, Provision of hot meals in initial days, community services and coordination services with support of UNHCR.

To encourage the conflict induced IDPs to return to their places of origin after restoration of peace and help 600 vulnerable families rebuild their houses in South Waziristan Agency FATA FRD is providing shelter repair kit assistance and 100$ support to vulnerable families to enable them to rebuild their houses.

The monsoon floods of 2010 left millions of people homeless, to respond quickly and effectively FRD and UNHCR in partnership started with provision of semi-permanent shelters in the transitional phase of the response. The initiative benefited 150 extremely vulnerable families. With start of early recovery FRD and UNHCR started provision of permanent one room shelters accompanied by one kitchen and one wash room. Till the end of July 1000 families have received the assistance and 700 more families will receive the assistance by end of December 2011. The intervention will enable about 12,000 individuals more than 7000 of whom are women and children to have a place which they can call their Home.

The long standing conflict situation in FATA has left millions of people homeless. After return to the places of origin many IDPs find it difficult to rebuild their houses. From November 2011 FRD is supporting 500 returnee IDP families in Mohmand Agency with shelter repair kit which is supported by UNHCR. Inter Cooperation (IC) Inter Cooperation is a Swiss based Nongovernmental organization working in various areas of the country (Merged with Haveltas to become Helvetas Swiss Inter cooperation HSI) is supporting FRD in sustainable Livelihoods development in FATA, Mohmand Agency. The partnership aims at reducing poverty and supporting livelihoods in the conflict stricken areas through Capacity Building and linkages development. Livelihoods support will be provided mainly through Natural resources management, Skill development and Value Chain management for the benefit of the poor FATA

FATA Capacity building Project FATA Capacity building project a USAID funded project that run under the guidance of FATA secretariat worked on various component in FATA. One of the components had been strengthening and supporting Civil Society Organizations. FRD had been in partnership with FATA CBP for building the capacity of its team as well as communities in remote areas of Mohmand Agency FATA. Capacity building of FRD team included various trainings, internship program and office equipment in kind grant. The capacity building of communities included community organizations formation, their linkages development and delivering basic training for running the CBOs effectively. UNICEF UNICEF in addition to its role of Education, Nutrition and child protection is also lead agency on WASH services. To respond effectively to the water sanitation and hygiene needs of the flood affected population FRD entered into small scale funding agreement with UNICEF to provide emergency WASH serviced to flood affected population residing in various school buildings of district Charsadda . During partnership with UNICEF we provided clean drinking water through water trucking, Installed Temporary Wash rooms and toilets, Promoted good hygiene practices, Worked on solid waste management, Functionalized permanent nonfunctional toilets of schools and distributed family hygiene kits, Buckets and water purification material. International Organization for Migration (IOM) IOM is working internationally for assisting migrants. In response to monsoon floods of 2010 IOM also worked on provision of shelter to flood affected population and had been national shelter coordination hub in the flood response. FRD received in kind emergency shelter material and Nonfood items for flood affected population in Union council Mor Jhangi, Tehsil Tunsa of District D.G Khan. FRD distributed the material well ahead of peak winter season and enabled the flood affected population to have dignified winter season Emergency Response Fund (United Nations) Emergency Response Fund (ERF) in Pakistan was established in March 2010 to respond effectively to various emergency situations in a quick manner. The fund is managed by UNOCHA on behalf of Humanitarian Coordinator in the country. As the monsoon floods of 2010 hit the country, FRD started various humanitarian activities in various parts of the country. Emergency Response Fund supported one of our WASH activities in the most backward areas of Punjab province i.e. Dera Ghazi Khan. ERF supported us to provide clean drinking water through trucking for three months to more than 28,000 individuals, rehabilitate 100 communal drinking water sources, Promote personal and communal hygiene and distribute family Hygiene kits, water collecting and storing Jerry cans and water purifying tablets among 4000 flood affected poor families.