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GBV Response and Support Mechanisms One Day Training with District Grievance Redressal Committees, Contractors, E&SS/Gender and Social Specialists ( Batch #01 )

KhwendoKor on 29-August-2025 successfully conducted a training on GBV Response and Support Mechanisms in Shelton Rezidor Peshawar under the KP-Rural Accessibility Program (KP-RAP). The session brought together members of the District Grievance Redressal Committees, Contractors, Environmental & Social Safeguard (E&SS) Specialists, and Gender & Social Specialists to strengthen their knowledge and capacity in addressing issues related to Gender-Based Violence within the project framework.
During the training, participants were introduced to the different forms of GBV, its impacts on individuals and communities, and the importance of survivor-centered approaches. The discussions focused on reporting pathways, referral mechanisms, and the specific roles and responsibilities of District Grievance Redressal Committees in ensuring timely and sensitive redressal. Contractors and E&SS/Gender Specialists were also engaged on compliance with GBV protocols, creating a safe and respectful work environment, and aligning with Khwendo Kor’s Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy, which reflects the organization’s commitment to zero tolerance towards GBV and SEA.
Through interactive sessions, group work, and case studies, the training provided participants with practical knowledge and tools to deliver effective support and protection to survivors, while also building accountability and trust within communities. This initiative highlights Khwendo Kor’s continued efforts to establish safe spaces and inclusive systems for preventing and responding to GBV under KP-RAP.

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.

Khwendo Kor Donation Drive For Flood Affectees

On August 15, a devastating flood hit the northern areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, including Dir, Buner, Malakand and bajaur, where Khwendo Kor is actively working. These areas have been severely affected, leaving thousands of people especially women and children dead, displaced, and in urgent need of assistance.

Khwendo Kor is providing emergency relief services, including food, clean water, hygiene kits, and first aid medical support, with a special focus on women and children who are most vulnerable in this crisis.

Your support is critical at this moment. Please donate generously to help save lives.

Multi-level Coordination for Climate change and Village Council Development Plan (VCDPS) Implementation

 

A successful coordination meeting was held on  24th july 2025 at Shahi Palace, Peshawar for the formation of the Provincial Climate Change Network (PCCN) under the VCCCR Project. Participants included members from DCCNs of Bannu, Karak, and Peshawar, along with key representatives from government departments such as Agriculture, PDMA, Forest, WSSP, Home & TA, WWF, and GIZ. Government officials appreciated this timely initiative and assured continued collaboration with KK for climate change mitigation, resilience-building, and the smooth implementation of the Village Council Development Plan (VCDP).

Together, we are taking stronger steps toward a climate-resilient Khyber Pakhtunkhwa!

 

 

Provincial Workshop Enhancing GBV Reponses and Support mechanisms at District and Provincial level.

A Provincial-level Workshop was successfully conducted on 25th July 2025 by Khwendo Kor under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Accessibility Project (KP-RAP) at Highland, Country Club & Resort, Islamabad, focusing on enhancing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response, Prevention and Support systems. The workshop brought together key stakeholders, including:

🔹 Communication & Works Department (C&W)

🔹 Planning & Development Department (P&D)

🔹 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women (KPCSW)

🔹 Social Welfare Department

🔹Creative Engineering Consultants (CEC)

🔹 Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Collaborative session aimed to strengthen interdepartmental coordination, review existing mechanisms, and explore practical strategies to provide timely Response, Prevention, Support, and Justice to GBV survivors across the Province. Together, we move towards a more inclusive and safer Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Strengthening Refugee Villages School Education: Khwendo Kor Conducts TOT for Field Education Officers in Haripur with UNHCR Support

 

Khwendo Kor conducted a two-day Training of Trainers (TOT) for Field Education Officers in Haripur on 18–19 June 2025 to strengthen RV school management and teaching practices. The training covered FEO roles, school improvement planning, classroom management, and IT integration. Supported by UNHCR, the session fostered collaboration and aimed to enhance educational outcomes in refugee villages.

Strengthening Gender Integration: Khwendo Kor Participates in IASC (Inter-Agency Standing Committee) Gender Accountability Framework GiHA WG+ Consultation Workshop.

 

Ms. Maryam Bibi and Ms. Tehmina Kazmi from Khwendo Kor actively participated in the GiHA Working Group+ consultative workshop held in Islamabad on 30 May 2025. The session was organised in collaboration with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and Gender Accountability Framework (GAF) team in Pakistan.

This important consultation, aligned with the Gender Task Force’s monitoring role, is part of the global review of the IASC Gender Policy. The policy outlines standards for mainstreaming gender equality across all areas of humanitarian coordination and programming.

Through a structured and facilitated dialogue, the consultation brought together key humanitarian stakeholders to reflect on the past year’s progress in gender integration, highlight best practices, identify gaps, and collectively plan actionable improvements for more gender-responsive humanitarian efforts.

Gender Facilitation Desk Launched in Ex-FATA: A Milestone for Gender Equality and Justice

On 21st May 2025, the Gender Facilitation Desk was inaugurated under the Rights Based Community Stabilization Project by UNDP for District Khyber (Ex-Fata). The event was chaired by Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Qasim Ali Shah and attended by high profile dignitaries, UNDP, Government institution and public sectors organizations. Khwendo Kor’s CEO, Madam Maryam Bibi, and GBV Expert Miss Afshan Bibi also participated and CEO Maryam bibi highlighted the Desk’s importance in promoting women’s empowerment, gender equality, and access to justice for vulnerable groups on LS News. LS Production provided high-quality media coverage and expressed interest in partnering with Khwendo Kor.

Orientation Session on KP-RAP Component 2 – Charsadda District

On May 5, 2025, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Accessibility Project (KP-RAP), funded by the World Bank and implemented through the C&W Department, organized a district-level orientation session in Charsadda as part of Component 2: Safe and Affordable School Journeys for Girls.

The session was attended by the District Education Officer (DEO), Deputy DEO, ASDEOs, and Head Teachers from 42 identified treatment schools. It focused on the operational and safety aspects of providing free transport to middle school girls (Grades 6–8) residing at a minimum distance of 1.5 km from school.

A vital component of this initiative is ensuring girls’ protection from Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promoting a safe commuting experience. For this purpose, Khwendo Kor, a leading women-focused organization in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has been engaged as the GBV Firm under KP-RAP. Khwendo Kor will support in sensitization, awareness, and integration of gender-responsive safety measures within the project scope.

This orientation marks a step forward in reducing barriers to girls’ education and ensuring safe, affordable, and inclusive school journeys.