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Cheque Distribution Of Interest Free Loan

On the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, Khwendo Kor in collaboration with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) organized a joint event in Bannu.
Speakers, including Malik Mir Muhammad Hayat Khan Mirbaz Barakzai, Qazi Asad ur Rehman (Khwendo Kor), Madam Shams Bibi, Malik Wasif Hayat Khan Mirbaz Barakzai (General Secretary, Bannu Youth Organization & VC Chairman), along with representatives from the Agriculture Department and Municipal Administration, highlighted the importance of youth empowerment, women’s participation, and collective responsibility for a stronger Pakistan. As part of this initiative, 200 young men and women in Bannu are being provided with interest-free small loans. These loans will enable them to start their own businesses, become self-reliant, and contribute to the prosperity and stability of Pakistan, rather than relying on others.

Maryam Bibi | Story of Strength | Women Media Center (WMC)

Maryam Bibi is the founder of Khwendo Kor, an NGO that promotes Viable Villages where, on the basis of trust, attention is paid to women, children and families, who live in the remote areas of the northwestern part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and in particular in the territories previously known as FATA.

Khwendo Kor Elma Bibi Handicraft Promotion and Development Center (EHD 2)

Dated: 16th day of January 2023 Khwendo Kor inaugurated Elma Bibi Handicraft Promotion and Development (EHD 2) Center in District Charsadda. The Ombudsperson KP for Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Ms. Rukhshanda Naz inaugurated the building constructed by Ms. Rubab Mehdi Former Federal Additional Commissioner Against Sexual Harassment.
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Khwendo Kor and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar

Khwendo Kor and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar agreed through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on dated 16th day of January 2023 where university has celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. Both parties’ roles are well defined and agreed in its MoU. The main objective of understanding is to develop mutual cooperation and collaborations for women empowerment. Haji Ghulam Ali Governor Kpk was the chief guest and has honored the ceremony.
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EHD-International Volunteer Day-2022 (UoP)

Khwendo Kor Elma Bibi Handicrafts Development (EHD) team participation in the celebration of “International Volunteer Day-2022” on Dec 05, 2022, at University of Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan.
The Governor Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali was the chief guest at the event. The #EHD stall was visited by the Governor, academia, line department, and civil society organizations and the students’ as well as the community. They appreciated the Khwendo Kor efforts on the economic empowerment of deserving women. The stall visitors bought different #EHD products as well. It was a very good occasion for the promotion of EHD products and linkages development.