Rural Women Conference
The annual conference of Rural Women by PODA made specific recommendations to Pakistani political parties to incorporate demands of rural women in their manifestos. Several major parties have included some ...
Democracy and Peace Education
PODA is pleased to report that Veeru Kohli, a Hindu rural woman leader and a former bonded labourer who freed herself and now works as a human rights activist is running as an independent candidate for Sindh Assembly seat in 2013 election. PODA has b...
PODA News
PODA-Arif Community Fund - On 2nd February 2013, PODA lost one of its founding members Mirza Arif. To honor his legacy PODA has establihed a PODA-Arif Community Development Fund. Please see attached a brochure with full details ...
Agricultural & Livelihoods Skills Education
To observe the “ World Day of Farmers” PODA Muzaffar Garh regional Office celebrated the day with over 30 male and female farmers in village Khokharwala, Tehsil Muzaffar Garh on Wednesday 17th April 2013. The theme of the day was lin...
Human Rights Advocacy and Education
To celebrate the International Day of Rural Women on 8th March 2013, PODA facilitated 30 women from various rural areas to attend a session in Pakistan's National Assembly. The delegation of rural women leaders include...
Shop for a Cause and Educate a Child
Women’s economic empowerment can help to improve their social status if women are also knowledgeable about their legal and human rights”, said Sameena Nazir, Director PODA at the conclusion of a two-days Christmas Bazaar organized by PODA in I...
