The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in collaboration with the Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department (RRSD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), and its implementation partner, the Peace and Development Organization (PADO), has officially launched the project titled “Economic Empowerment of Vulnerable Households in Pakistan through Livestock Provision.”
The launching ceremony, held in Peshawar, was graced by Mr. Noor ul Amin, Additional Secretary of the RRSD, as Chief Guest, and His Excellency Mr. Abdullah Al-Baqami, Director, KSrelief Pakistan, alongside representatives from government institutions, UN agencies, partner organizations, and the media.
The initiative aims to strengthen livelihoods, enhance food security, and promote self-reliance among vulnerable households in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through the provision of livestock, poultry, and hands-on training in animal management and small-scale income generation.
Under the project:
a. 1,000 families from Lower Chitral, Upper Chitral, Lower Dir, and Upper Dir will receive two female goats each, along with silage and livestock management training.
b. 1,000 families from Swat, Swabi, Haripur, and Mansehra will receive 25 poultry birds per household, a complete poultry kit, and training in poultry care and income generation.
c. 500 families from Charsadda, Mardan, and Nowshera will receive cattle and dairy production training provided by the Livestock Department.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Abdullah Al-Baqami, Director of KSrelief Pakistan, said the project exemplifies the strong brotherly relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and reflects KSrelief’s dedication to empowering vulnerable communities and promoting sustainable livelihoods across the region.
Chief Guest Mr. Noor ul Amin lauded the generous support of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief and appreciated the effective partnership with PADO and the Livestock Department for implementing this impactful initiative.
The project is expected to alleviate poverty, improve food security, and create long-term income opportunities, particularly for rural and disaster-affected families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
