Fast Rural Development Program

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐃𝐚𝐲 -𝟐: 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐡

The second day of the Training of Trainers focused on building practical skills to operationalize Anticipatory Action (AA) through risk-informed planning, early warning financing, and integrating AA into existing government systems.
The day began with a recap of the key topics and learning from Day One. The sessions used a mix of in-person and virtual participation, with interactive presentations, group work, discussions, and participatory learning approaches.

Participants discussed Training Module 5: AA Financing and Anticipatory Cash, which was facilitated virtually by Naeem Iqbal from FAO. The session focused on key concepts and practical approaches related to financing Anticipatory Action and the use of anticipatory cash mechanisms.

This was followed by a session on “Operationalization of AA Protocols,” facilitated by Atif Khan from IFRC, which focused on translating AA protocols into practical actions and strengthening participants’ understanding of their operational application.
Day two concluded with session on “Institutionalization of AA and Integration into Planning Processes,” facilitated by Mohammad Khan, a consultant from PDMA. The session highlighted the importance of institutionalizing Anticipatory Action within existing planning and government systems to strengthen its sustainability and implementation.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢, 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐡

Fast Rural Development Program (FRDP), with support of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and CESVI, arranged a three-day Training of Trainers on Strengthening Government-Led Anticipatory Action from 22-24 September 2026.

The training attended by the DDMA and leading government departments representatives from Naushahro Feroze, Larkano, Dadu, Mirpurkhas, Badin and Umerkot, and participants from academia, GIZ, Sindh Social Protection Authority, Pakistan Meteorological Department, BISP, ACT International, Rescue 1122, Planning & Development Department, Jazz Cash, Sami Foundation, SIDA, Pakistan Red Crescent Society, and other implementing agencies.

The first day was aimed at developing a shared understanding of the centrality of AA for enhancing preparedness before a disaster occurs. The day introduced the participants to the Building Institutional Resilience Against Natural Disasters (BRAND) project and discussed the basic ideas and building blocks of Anticipatory Action.

Participants discussed the practical steps involved in developing anticipatory action protocols, selecting triggers, and enhancing coordination among government and other stakeholders.

🌍 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗨𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 & 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

At Fast Rural Development Program (FRDP), we believe meaningful development begins with empowered communities and inclusive opportunities.

Through our projects and community-focused initiatives, FRDP continues to work toward creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future—where every individual and community has the opportunity to thrive. 🤝💜

Together, we can turn collective efforts into lasting impact and build stronger communities for generations to come.

💜 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.
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𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭-𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝

As part of the National HOIFA (Humanitarian Operation & Innovation Facility) under the ToGETHER Programme, the "Heatwaves Response in Vulnerable Districts of Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan" is a 2-month emergency intervention (20 July – 19 September 2026) being implemented by a consortium led by Community Development Foundation (CDF) in District Jaffarabad, Balochistan, together with Fast Rural Development Programme (FRDP) in District Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh, and Rural Community Development Society (RCDS) in District Bahawalpur, Punjab with the support of WHH to protect communities from the escalating health and economic impacts of extreme heat.

In Shaheed Benazirabad, FRDP successfully Distributed 400 specialized, heavy-duty traffic-control umbrellas for traffic police personnel, street vendors, and hawkers in each district, protecting those who face direct, prolonged exposure to solar radiation and ambient heat while working at congested intersections and open-air stalls in urban centers; sourced from local markets, each umbrella features a large 60-inch to 72-inch canopy diameter with an inner double-layer UV-protective silver or black coating that blocks up to 99% of harmful solar rays, mitigating the risk of heatstroke and thermal exhaustion.

From assessment to validation to delivery, this response reflects the strength of a well-coordinated consortium and a shared commitment to accountable, people-centered humanitarian action, and FRDP remains proud to stand alongside WHH and its consortium partners in protecting the communities hit hardest by this summer's heatwaves.
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🌙 𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤
May this blessed Friday bring peace, mercy, forgiveness, and countless blessings into our lives. 🤲✨
یا رب! اس مبارک دن کے صدقے ہمارے گناہوں کو معاف فرما اور ہمارے دلوں کو نور، سکون اور رحمت سے بھر دے۔ آمین۔

May Allah accept our prayers, forgive our shortcomings, and bless us and our families with happiness, health, and prosperity. Ameen. 🤍
𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐑𝐃𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧! 💜

جس طرح جسمانی صحت کی دیکھ بھال ضروری ہے، بالکل اسی طرح ذہنی صحت بھی ہماری زندگی کا اہم حصہ ہے۔ پریشانی، اداسی، یا تنہائی محسوس کرنا کسی کمزوری کی نشانی نہیں ہے۔
اگر آپ یا آپ کا کوئی پیارا مستقل تھکاوٹ، کام میں بے دلی، یا ذہنی دباؤ محسوس کر رہا ہے، تو خاموش نہ رہیں۔ اپنوں سے بات کریں اور ضرورت پڑنے پر ماہرین سے مدد حاصل کریں۔

اپنی ذہنی صحت کے لیے آج ہی یہ قدم اٹھائیں:
اپنے احساسات کو قبول کریں۔
اپنے پیاروں سے جڑے رہیں۔
مناسب آرام اور نیند لیں۔
اپنے لیے وقت نکالیں۔
اور ضرورت ہو تو ماہر سے مدد لیں۔

ذہنی صحت کے بارے میں آگاہی پھیلائیں اور اس پیغام کو زیادہ سے زیادہ شیئر کریں! 💜
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🍎 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
Nutritious food is more than a meal—it is the foundation of healthy, strong, and resilient communities. ❤️

Together, we can help fight hunger and malnutrition and ensure vulnerable families have access to nutritious food and essential support.
Your contribution can make a meaningful difference.
Donate today and help put nutritious food on the tables of families in need.

🤝 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬.
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𝟓𝟎𝟎 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 & 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬

FRDP has distributed 500 Heat wave Kits to frontline community and health facility workers, hawkers, street vendors, and other outdoor workers in Shaheed Benazirabad mobile, responsive medical assets designed to protect them from acute dehydration and early thermal shock during peak heat waves.

Frontline community and health facility workers, hawkers, street vendors, and outdoor workers spend the hottest hours of the day exposed to the sun, making them among the most vulnerable to acute dehydration and early thermal shock during peak heatwaves, and it is precisely this exposure that made them a priority under FRDP's Heatwaves Response initiative in District Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh, part of the National HOIFA project under the ToGETHER Programme. Recognizing that this frontline workforce needed mobile, responsive medical assets rather than one-time relief, FRDP successfully distributed 500 Heatwave Kits directly to Community Health Workers (CHWs), Lady Health Workers (LHWs), Lady Constables, hawkers, and street vendors, following a rigorous, WHH-validated beneficiary selection process and close field-level monitoring to ensure every kit reached the people who needed it most.

By equipping these workers with the means to protect themselves in real time, FRDP is helping safeguard the very individuals who keep communities running and healthcare systems functioning, even in the peak of summer's harshest conditions.

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𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤 🤲

When you give something for the sake of Allah, you’re actually earning something for your Akhirah—investing in eternity.
May Allah accept our good deeds, bless our efforts, and fill our lives with faith, peace, and countless blessings.

𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐑𝐃𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧!💜

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭-𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝

As part of the National HOIFA (Humanitarian Operation & Innovation Facility) under the ToGETHER Programme, the "Heatwaves Response in Vulnerable Districts of Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan" is a 2-month Heat wave project (20 July – 19 September 2026) being implemented by a consortium led by Community Development Foundation (CDF) in District Jaffarabad, Balochistan, together with Fast Rural Development Programme (FRDP) in District Shaheed Benazirabad, Sindh, and Rural Community Development Society (RCDS) in District Bahawalpur, Punjab to protect communities from the escalating health and economic impacts of extreme heat.

In Shaheed Benazirabad, FRDP began by conducting a rapid assessment of over 1,400 of the district's most vulnerable individuals within a short span of time, after which Welthungerhilfe (WHH) independently monitored and validated the entire beneficiary selection process across the target villages to confirm that the right people had been identified. Building on this validated data, FRDP successfully distributing Heat wave Kits to Community Health Workers (CHWs), Lady Health Workers (LHWs), Lady Constables, and hawkers/outdoor workers who are most exposed to extreme heat, alongside 500 food ration packs delivered to the most deserving households across the community.

From assessment to validation to delivery, this response reflects the strength of a well-coordinated consortium and a shared commitment to accountable, people-centered humanitarian action, and FRDP remains proud to stand alongside WHH and its consortium partners in protecting the communities hit hardest by this summer's heatwaves.
Welthungerhilfe Middle East - WHH Rural Community Development Society - RCDS