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Project 49

European Union Qualification Alignment In Life Skills Education (EU-Qual-Lse) For Pakistani Youth

LSBE and Youth Migration

GiZ Karachi and Lahore

25-Dec – 27-Feb · GiZ

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Thematic Area: LSBE and Youth Migration
Start Date: 25-Dec
End Date: 27-Feb
Budget (USD): 123,779
Budget (PKR): 34,658,120
Geographical Area: Karachi and Lahore
Donor: GiZ

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Deliver Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE) training to 360 potential migrant youth, alongside applied research and development of structured training manuals to support quality and scalable implementation.

Project 47

Youth, Adolescents, And Resilience Programming

Youth Development

UNFPA Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan 32410

24-Jan – 26-Dec · UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Youth Development
Start Date: 24-Jan
End Date: 26-Dec
Budget (USD): 374,000
Budget (PKR): 69,190,000
Geographical Area: Islamabad, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 32410

Project Details

The 2024 program strengthened national efforts on Life Skills-Based Education (LSBE), youth engagement, and gender-responsive resilience. Key results included:
(a) Development of LSBE standalone curriculum for Grades IX–XII and pilot rollout in 100 FDE schools (training 100 teachers and reaching 2,000 students);
(b) Establishment of the National Forum on LSBE, with quarterly meetings chaired by MoFE&PT, leading to alignment of curricula and integration into provincial domains;
(c) 15 schools digitized with Chromebooks and LED screens for LSBE learning;
(d) Y-Peer Network reactivated with 93 trained youth members in Punjab, KP, and Balochistan;
(e) National Youth Helpline (NYHL) handled 15,503 calls nationwide (64% psychosocial, 13% education, 11% reproductive health issues);
(f) National Youth Summit 2024 hosted 300+ youth and stakeholders to promote leadership and inclusion;
(g) Teacher training and community engagement in 11 districts reached 8,792 community members (3,536 children, 3,400 parents, 1,856 elders);
(h) Needs assessment of out-of-school adolescents conducted in 10 districts (KP, Punjab, Balochistan), identifying barriers and policy recommendations;
(i) Stakeholder mapping of 20 CBOs/CSOs in refugee and host communities completed, improving local education and LSBE delivery; and
(j) GBV Response Program assisted 5,622 women, men, and children through 3 active WGFS in Balochistan.
The program achieved 100% completion across all outputs, advancing national youth, education, and gender goals.

Project 45

Strengthening Institutional Capacity & Embedding Anticipatory Action In Southern Punjab

Climate Change / Anticipatory Action

WFP Raheem Yar Khan (RYK), Dera Ghazi Khan (DGK), and Rajanpur (South Punjab)

26-Apr – 26-Jun · WFP

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Thematic Area: Climate Change / Anticipatory Action
Start Date: 26-Apr
End Date: 26-Jun
Budget (USD): 147,368
Budget (PKR): 41,551,845
Geographical Area: Raheem Yar Khan (RYK), Dera Ghazi Khan (DGK), and Rajanpur (South Punjab)
Donor: WFP

Project 43

Benazir Nashonuma Progrmme - Expansion And Consolidation

Social Protection / Nutrition

WFP Lahore and Sahiwal Division New enrolments 19,890 ongoing (Target 40,306) Follow ups 51,299 ongoing (Target 135,346)

25-Jul – 26-Jun · WFP

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Thematic Area: Social Protection / Nutrition
Start Date: 25-Jul
End Date: 26-Jun
Budget (USD): 490,359
Budget (PKR): 90,716,415
Geographical Area: Lahore and Sahiwal Division
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: New enrolments 19,890 ongoing (Target 40,306) Follow ups 51,299 ongoing (Target 135,346)

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FC Management
New enrolments 19,890 ongoing (Target 40,306)
Follow ups 51,299 ongoing (Target 135,346)

Project 41

Operational Preparedness & Early Response In South Punjab

DRR / Preparedness

WFP Multan, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur (South Punjab)

26-Apr – 26-May · WFP

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Thematic Area: DRR / Preparedness
Start Date: 26-Apr
End Date: 26-May
Budget (USD): 144,674
Budget (PKR): 40,787,865
Geographical Area: Multan, Muzaffargarh, Bahawalpur (South Punjab)
Donor: WFP

Project 40

Fortification Of Whole Wheat Flour Through Small Scale Mills (Chakkis) Project

Nutrition

WFP Khanewal, Multan, Lodhran, Bahawalpur

25-Jan – 26-Apr · WFP

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Thematic Area: Nutrition
Start Date: 25-Jan
End Date: 26-Apr
Budget (USD): 61,173
Budget (PKR): 17,000,000
Geographical Area: Khanewal, Multan, Lodhran, Bahawalpur
Donor: WFP

Project 39

Cash Based Relief Assistance For Flood Affected Population Of Bahawalpur

Livelihoods/CBT/Community Restoration

WFP Bahawalpur 9,000 households

25-Oct – 26-Mar · WFP

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Thematic Area: Livelihoods/CBT/Community Restoration
Start Date: 25-Oct
End Date: 26-Mar
Budget (USD): 151,146
Budget (PKR): 27,962,010
Geographical Area: Bahawalpur
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: 9,000 households

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Unconditional Cash Assistance to 9,000 HHS for one-month, Conditional Cash Assistance (Cash for Work) for second and third month, in the flood affected communities of Bahawalpur

Project 38

Sophron Project (E-Voucher Pilot Project - In Kind)

Nutrition / Social Protection

WFP Jaranwala (Punjab) & Islamabad 10,500 households

25-May – 26-Mar · WFP

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Thematic Area: Nutrition / Social Protection
Start Date: 25-May
End Date: 26-Mar
Budget (USD): 159,971
Budget (PKR): 44,951,851
Geographical Area: Jaranwala (Punjab) & Islamabad
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: 10,500 households

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Monthly cycle of e-Voucher distribution amount adolescent girls (six cycles of e-Voucher PKR 1,300 each)
10,500 households
20 Kg of wheat flour on monthly basis for each girl/HH

Project 37

Cash Based Relief Assistance For Flood Affected Population Of District Multan And Muzaffarghar

Livelihoods/CBT/Community Restoration

WFP Multan, Muzaffargarh 24,000 households

25-Sep – 26-Mar · WFP

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Thematic Area: Livelihoods/CBT/Community Restoration
Start Date: 25-Sep
End Date: 26-Mar
Budget (USD): 295,892
Budget (PKR): 108,689,540
Geographical Area: Multan, Muzaffargarh
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: 24,000 households

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Unconditional Cash Assistance to 15000 HHS for one-month, Conditional Cash Assistance (Cash for Work) for second month and Food for Assets for third month, in the flood affected communities of Jalalpur Peerwala district Multan and Alipur Tehsil of District Muzaffarabad.

Project 34

Benazir Nashonuma Progrmme - Phase 3 – Expansion And Consolidation

Social Protection / Nutrition

WFP 04 Districts of Lahore Division, Punjab 135,346 beneficiaries

24-Oct – 25-Jun · WFP

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Thematic Area: Social Protection / Nutrition
Start Date: 24-Oct
End Date: 25-Jun
Budget (USD): 153,811
Budget (PKR): 28,455,035
Geographical Area: 04 Districts of Lahore Division, Punjab
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: 135,346 beneficiaries

Project Details

Managed 17 FCs
Achieved 74% of the new enrolment target and an exceptional 173% follow-up performance, reflecting strong field outreach and engagement.
New enrolments 7,928
Follow Ups 13,751
Total beneficiaries 135,346

Project 32

Designing A Continuing Professional Development (Cpd) Framework For School Councils In Pakistan

Education / Governance

British Council Punjab & KPK 1500 school council members

24-Jan – 24-Dec · British Council

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Thematic Area: Education / Governance
Start Date: 24-Jan
End Date: 24-Dec
Budget (USD): 135,596
Budget (PKR): 48,136,580
Geographical Area: Punjab & KPK
Donor: British Council
Total Beneficiaries: 1500 school council members

Project Details

Enhanced leadership capacity and professional skills of over 1,500 school council members across Punjab, KP and Islamabad through tailored training programs.
Increased understanding of governance, management, inclusion and policy issues among school councils, empowering them to effectively support their school's development.
Improved communication and engagement between schools and communities through more capable school council members.
Supported the creation of progressive, child centric school environments by equipping councils to advocate for students.
Set professional development standards and benchmarks for school councils to drive continuous improvement.
Provided government partners with a model for sustaining school leadership development nationwide.

Project 31

Benazir Nashonuma Progrmme - Phase 2 – Expansion And Consolidation

Social Protection / Nutrition

WFP 27 districts of Punjab 186,585 beneficiaries

24-Jul – 24-Sep · WFP

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Thematic Area: Social Protection / Nutrition
Start Date: 24-Jul
End Date: 24-Sep
Budget (USD): 513,765
Budget (PKR): 142,826,670
Geographical Area: 27 districts of Punjab
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: 186,585 beneficiaries

Project Details

Building on the initial phase, Phase 2 marked a major operational expansion into additional districts. Teams focused on community outreach, follow-up visits, and case management. The significant increase in follow-up coverage (144 %) indicated strong community engagement and successful re-contact with earlier beneficiaries. Services included growth monitoring, nutrition counseling, referral of malnourished children, ante-/postnatal care sessions, and hygiene awareness activities. Partnerships with local health facilities and community volunteers improved data collection and service continuity.
New enrolment target: 70,902 individuals.
New enrolment achieved: 42,485 (60 %).
Follow-up target: 115,681 beneficiaries.
Follow-up achieved: 166,269 (144 %).
Total beneficiaries 186,585

Project 30

Benazir Nashonuma Progrmme - Phase 1 – Initial Roll-Out

Social Protection / Nutrition

WFP 13 districts of Punjab 156,226 beneficiaries

24-Apr – 24-Jun · WFP

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Thematic Area: Social Protection / Nutrition
Start Date: 24-Apr
End Date: 24-Jun
Budget (USD): 353,188
Budget (PKR): 98,186,264
Geographical Area: 13 districts of Punjab
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: 156,226 beneficiaries

Project Details

Phase 1 served as the project’s start-up and baseline establishment period. Activities included community mobilization, awareness campaigns, and the first round of screening, registration, and enrolment of beneficiaries, primarily pregnant and lactating women, children under five, and vulnerable households. Basic services offered included nutrition screening, micronutrient supplementation, hygiene promotion, and health counseling. Implementation challenges such as field team recruitment and supply-chain setup affected the achievement rate but provided critical lessons for scaling up in later phases.
Operational scale: 214 SMS and 44 FCS
New enrolment target: 62,490 individuals, new enrolment achieved: 20,003 (32 %)
Total beneficiaries 156,226

Project 27

Capacity Building Support To Health Department Staff On Vitamin A Supplement(Vas) Program

Health / Nutrition

Nutrition International Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi 300 Health department staff trained

Jun-19 – Dec-23 · Nutrition International

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Thematic Area: Health / Nutrition
Start Date: Jun-19
End Date: Dec-23
Budget (USD): 34,113
Budget (PKR): 8,528,250
Geographical Area: Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi
Donor: Nutrition International
Total Beneficiaries: 300 Health department staff trained

Project Details

Organized and conducted four provincial training workshops for Nutrition International (NI) and Department of Health (DoH) focal persons across Sindh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, trained 300 Health department staff with on VAS program.
Ensured comprehensive logistical and operational management for all trainings, including venue selection, setup, printing of materials, per diem disbursement, and coordination with NI and DoH officials.
Organized seminars and coordination meetings in the 19 low-performing districts to improve local health and nutrition program implementation.

Project 25

Schools Connect Program

Education

British Council 8 districts of South Punjab 600 head teachers of government schools trained

23-May – 23-Dec · British Council

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Thematic Area: Education
Start Date: 23-May
End Date: 23-Dec
Budget (USD): 83,803
Budget (PKR): 23,297,234
Geographical Area: 8 districts of South Punjab
Donor: British Council
Total Beneficiaries: 600 head teachers of government schools trained

Project Details

Trained 600 teachers and school managers in leadership skills.
Improved the quality of education in South Punjab by providing teachers with the skills and knowledge they need to be effective leaders.
Increased student enrolment and retention rates in South Punjab by creating a more positive and supportive learning environment.
Empowered teachers and school managers to take ownership of their schools and to advocate for the needs of their students.
Built a strong network of educators who are committed to improving the quality of education in South Punjab.

Project 23

Climate Change Resilience Building In Rajanpur (Phase 3)

Climate Change / DRR

WFP Rajanpur (Punjab) 8000 Households

23-Sep – 23-Dec · WFP

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Thematic Area: Climate Change / DRR
Start Date: 23-Sep
End Date: 23-Dec
Budget (USD): 143,394
Budget (PKR): 39,863,532
Geographical Area: Rajanpur (Punjab)
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: 8000 Households

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Community Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR)
Formed 25 Village Disaster Management Committees (VDMCs) across 25 villages.
Trained 25 VDMC Presidents and 60 committee members on emergency response, early warning systems, and SOPs.
Developed emergency contact directories and established linkages with service providers.
Distributed EPR toolkits to 12 VDMCs.
Strengthened capacity of 24 PDMA/DDMA officials and other stakeholders on emergency preparedness.
Disaster Mitigation Infrastructure
Constructed 1 km protection bund
Built 6 water storage ponds
Developed 3 safe evacuation sites
Climate-Resilient Livelihoods
Trained 60 women farmers in livestock management.
Trained 100 women in enterprise development and market linkages; provided entrepreneurship kits.
Trained 100 male farmers on climate-smart agriculture and kitchen gardening.
Distributed climate-resilient wheat seeds, fertilizers, vegetable seeds, and agricultural toolkits to 100 beneficiaries.
Climate Change Adaptation & Awareness
Conducted vulnerability assessment in Rajanpur district.
Organized 4 awareness walks, 2 seminars, and a policy dialogue.
Developed a Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Action Plan (2024).
Environmental Protection
Installed 10 waste management systems (organic/inorganic bins) with wheelbarrows for local authorities.
Distributed 10,000 fruit and shade trees and established a nursery of 5,000 plants.
Installed solar-powered drip irrigation systems to promote water-efficient agriculture.

Project 21

Employment Intensive Reconstruction In Flood Affected Districts

Livelihoods / Infrastructure

ILO Rajanpur & Sohbatpur 603 houswholds + others

23-Mar – 23-May · ILO

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Thematic Area: Livelihoods / Infrastructure
Start Date: 23-Mar
End Date: 23-May
Budget (USD): 123,239
Budget (PKR): 34,260,442
Geographical Area: Rajanpur & Sohbatpur
Donor: ILO
Total Beneficiaries: 603 houswholds + others

Project Details

Population of most affected 02 UCs in district Sohbatpur and Rajanpur, now have gained key infrastructure including demonstration low-cost climate resilient housing, multipurpose raised ground platforms, irrigation schemes, protection walls/embankments and clearing of farmlands/roads which improve community resilience against future disasters and help them restore agriculture incomes
451 unskilled and skilled CfW beneficiaries carry out planned CfW activities while 150 women receive livelihood trainings, 4 women engaged in Women’s Community Centres (WCC) as master trainers and operators of EZShifa Telehealth kiosks.
All 603 CfW beneficiaries receive timely payments

Project 20

Women And Girls Friendly Spaces (Wgfs) - Emergency Response – South Punjab

Gender / GBV / Emergency Response

UNFPA Rajanpur (South Punjab) 4000 beneficiaries

Nov-22 – May-23 · UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Gender / GBV / Emergency Response
Start Date: Nov-22
End Date: May-23
Budget (USD): 211,268
Budget (PKR): 59,155,040
Geographical Area: Rajanpur (South Punjab)
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 4000 beneficiaries

Project Details

Total: 4000 beneficiaries
Established Women and Girls Friendly space (WGFS) to help flood affected people to overcome the trauma caused by floods
Offered mobile health care services through Mobile Health Unit (MHU)
Distributed 120 dignity kits among pregnant, lactating women and adolescent girls
Developed GBV training Manual organized TOT on the prevention of GBV for flood affected women and girls

Project 18

Unconditional And Conditional Life-Saving Cash Assistance Program For The Flood Affected Communities In Rajanpur (Phase 1 & 2)

Humanitarian / Cash Assistance

WFP Rajanpur (Punjab) 7000 beneficiaries + others

Nov-22 – Feb-23 · WFP

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Thematic Area: Humanitarian / Cash Assistance
Start Date: Nov-22
End Date: Feb-23
Budget (USD): 123,239
Budget (PKR): 34,506,920
Geographical Area: Rajanpur (Punjab)
Donor: WFP
Total Beneficiaries: 7000 beneficiaries + others

Project Details

Phase I: Unconditional Cash Based Transfers of PKR 12,000 to 7000 beneficiaries for 3 separate cycles including
Phase II: Conditional Cash for Work for 2606 households including 1,919 males and 581 females in Cycle 1 and 2 (trainings).
Completed the reconstruction of 50 water ponds for harvesting, benefiting 1,431 male participants.
Constructed 37 safe places, benefiting 1,418 male participants.
Completed the construction of 4 water channel, benefiting 128 male participants.
Constructed 14 protection bund, benefiting 274 male participants.
Completed 1 flood bund, benefiting 254 participants
Completed community plantation in 6 places, covering 8.6 acres with 3,741 plants, benefiting 42 male participants.
Completed collective kitchen gardening in 175 Marla, benefiting 173 female participants.
Completed 1 small bridge, with 4 participants
Completed 4 cattle sheds, with 4 participants
4 culverts, with 5 participants
Conducted 15 sessions of 8day training for farmers, benefiting 512 male participants.
Conducted 4 sessions of 8day livestock management training for females, benefiting 146 female participants.
Conducted 8 sessions of 8day entrepreneurship training, benefiting 260 female participants.
Conducted 10 sessions of 8day training on diversified nutrient-rich kitchen gardening, benefiting 321 female participants.
Conducted 8 sessions of 8day entrepreneurship demonstration and expo, benefiting 260 female participants.
Other Activities: Provided support to 3 extremely vulnerable households.

Project 16

Institutionalization Of LSBE, Youth Empowerment, Srhr, GBV Prevention, Flood Response And Capacity Building

Youth Development/ Education

UNFPA Federal (Islamabad), Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan 2,763 beneficiaries

Jan-22 – Dec-22 · UNFPA

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Thematic Area: Youth Development/ Education
Start Date: Jan-22
End Date: Dec-22
Budget (USD): 228,265
Budget (PKR): 42,229,025
Geographical Area: Federal (Islamabad), Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan
Donor: UNFPA
Total Beneficiaries: 2,763 beneficiaries

Project Details

Developed and institutionalized the national LSBE curriculum for Grades 1–10, including textbook development for Grades IV and VIII.
Established 4 LSBE teacher training facilities and conducted national dissemination workshops.
Trained 550 teachers, 100 Scouts, 120 student leaders, and 96 transgender youth on LSBE, leadership, reproductive health, and life skills.
Integrated LSBE into national systems including the Pakistan Boy Scouts Association and multiple provincial education departments.
Developed multilingual LSBE materials in Punjabi, Saraiki, Pushto, Shina, and Hindko, approved by the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII).
Conducted a national workshop for over 100 stakeholders to share learnings and support curriculum adoption.
Delivered emergency SRHR and GBV services through 33 medical camps, reaching 1,504 patients (women, children, and men).
Trained 260 community members on GBV prevention, protection, and referral pathways.
Introduced PSEA awareness materials and referral mechanisms in flood-affected communities.
Launched national outreach for the 1234 Youth Helpline and FM campaigns targeting Out- of-School Children (OOSC).
Conducted assessment studies to inform policy reforms and strengthen youth engagement strategies.