Chairperson Message
Zubeida Khatoon
It gives me pleasure to pen my message for the year 2021 on a positive note. Khwendo Kor has risen from the ashes to once again face a bright and successful future. The difficulties of the past regarding no-objection certificates and official clearances are behind it, and an upward swing has begun in obtaining projects and their implementation. A major achievement was securing a project from UNHCR covering 300 schools with a significant budget. Consequently, it has been able to increase its staff, which had been reduced to a handful. Other projects are in the pipeline. Fortunately, Khwendo Kor never lost its good reputation and social capital of the past, which shall assist in gaining lost ground surely and rapidly.
What can be more satisfying personally than to witness this heartening change in the last year of my term as Chairperson of Khwendo Kor? I have been a close witness to the years of selfless hard work of the stalwarts of the Organisation, i.e the Chief Executive and the Director of Institutional Development, namely Dr Maryam Bibi and Mr Khalid Usman. Other staff have come and gone, but the two have held everything together. It is my sincere wish and hope that they can rebuild a capable and enduring team, and to remain relevant and to adapt as necessary in the unfavourable environment that civil society faces generally.
My appreciation and best wishes for the entire team of Khwendo Kor.
Chief Executive Message
Dr. Maryam Bibi
For over three decades, Khwendo Kor has been dedicated to serving communities, primarily women and children, in the most remote and conservative areas of KP and Merged districts. Accessing and engaging women in these regions is culturally challenging and increasingly risky due to the worsening security situation. With a committed and trained team, supportive Board of Directors, and General Body members, our international and national partners continue to achieve significant milestones. These include raising awareness about gender-based violence, educating girls, and improving the social mobility of impoverished women by providing loans, imparting skills, and encouraging them to take on leadership roles within their communities. We also work to create spaces within relevant government structures, enabling women to raise their voices effectively for their communities’ rights. In recognition of its service, Khwendo Kor has received numerous national and international awards. Our team remains committed to serving deserving communities, especially women and children, to the best of our ability.