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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.

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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