Recent Updates on Projects
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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PODA Chakwal field office based theatre group Jugni has trained 20 democracy activists in District Muzaffargarh as part of its skills sharing project. Promoting social change through Street Theatre has been an essentia
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PODA Muzaffar Garh Field Office: PODA Muzaffar Garh Field office with the help of SGAFP-USAID is implementing a project with the title “Empowering Rural Women through Agricultural Innovation and Farm Management Skill
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To celebrate International Women Day 100 women farmers joined together on PODA’s Agriculture Model Farm # 2 at Union Council Thatta Qureshi, Mouza Chak Mohsin Khan.
The women are
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“Empowering Women to Improve their Social Status” is an ongoing Project by Potohar Organization for Development Advocacy (PODA) sponsored by The Asia Foundation (TAF). This eight months project is designed to give participants skills that will en
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February 8, 2013:Ms. Lubna Ashraf and Ms. SumairaIshfaq(PODA Muzaffar Garh Team Members) attended Women Peace Mela in District Muzaffar Garh. PODA
Muzaffar Garh Team members also se
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