Salik Development Foundation - SDF

🇵🇰 Honoring Service, Strengthening Trust | DRC Takht Bhai

On 14 September 2026, Salik Development Foundation (SDF) with the support of Police Department, DRC Members, Press Club Members, Bar Association organized an Appreciation & Recognition Ceremony for the Members of Dispute Resolution Council (DRC) Takht Bhai, in recognition of their dedicated and valuable services toward peaceful dispute resolution and community harmony.

The ceremony was graced by Pervez Khan, DSP Takht Bhai, and Haji Jehanzeb, Chairman Salik Development Foundation, as Chief Guests. They appreciated the commitment of DRC members and highlighted the importance of mediation, reconciliation, and community-based mechanisms in promoting peace and social cohesion.

Since 2017, DRC Takht Bhai has received 3,118 applications, of which:

🔹 2,957 cases were decided on merit
🔹 143 cases were referred for legal action
🔹 18 cases were sent for reconsideration

These achievements reflect the dedication, integrity, and commitment of DRC members who continue to serve their communities by encouraging dialogue, reconciliation, fairness, and peaceful solutions.

SDF proudly recognizes their contribution to peace, justice, mediation, and community harmony.

Together, we honor those who build peace at the community level. 🤝

Peace • Justice • Mediation • Community Harmony

📍 Quarterly Monitoring & Final Evaluation – RSS&CR Project-UC Bariyar, District Kohistan Upper.

Salik Development Foundation - SDF successfully facilitated the visit of the NEC Evaluation Team to UC Bariyar, District Upper Kohistan, for the Quarterly Monitoring (July–September 2026) and Final Evaluation of the RSS&CR Project funded by Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund.

During the visit, the evaluation team conducted a comprehensive assessment of project interventions and engaged with key stakeholders and community members. The activities included:

✅ Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with the Health Department, Education Department, and Rescue 1122 Upper Kohistan
✅ Interviews and interactions with Community Resource Persons (CRPs)
✅ Household Survey conducted with 66 community members and beneficiaries
✅ Focus Group Discussion (FGD) conducted with VO Jamrah
✅ Site visits to project schemes implemented in UC Bariyar
✅ Detailed review of relevant programmatic and financial documentation

SDF remains committed to ensuring transparency, accountability, meaningful community participation, and effective implementation of its development and climate resilience interventions.

We sincerely thank the NEC Evaluation Team, relevant Government Departments, Community Resource Persons, Village Organizations, and local communities for their valuable cooperation and support throughout the evaluation process.

Together, we are building stronger, more resilient, and sustainable communities in Upper Kohistan. 🌱🤝

Salik Development Foundation (SDF) is proud to be part of the Ba-Ikhtiar Project in Mardan, an initiative of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund and PTCL empowering women through skills, technology and digital inclusion.

Women participants who successfully completed their training received certificates, smartphones, Ufone 5G SIMs and free internet for one year, enabling them to access digital opportunities and strengthen their livelihoods.

We appreciate PPAF, PTCL and IRM for this impactful initiative.

🎓 Ba-Ikhtiyar Project Concludes in Mardan

Salik Development Foundation successfully concluded the Ba-Ikhtiyar Project in Mardan with a certificate distribution ceremony with the financial support of the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund.

The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mardan, graced the ceremony as Chief Guest and distributed certificates among the participants.

Under the project, 50 deserving women successfully completed training in E-Commerce, Dress Designing, and Digital Skills. The participants also received mobile phones with Ufone SIMs and free internet service for one year, promoting women’s economic empowerment and digital inclusion.

SDF sincerely appreciates PPAF, IRM, and all stakeholders for their valuable support in empowering women through skills development and technology.

SDF is pleased to be the first Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund Partner Organisation to successfully deploy the Sidat Hyder ERP system. We sincerely appreciate PPAF’s continued trust, support and commitment to strengthening institutional systems. 🤝

Salik Development Foundation - SDF, with the support of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, celebrated Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day through nine events across Mardan, Charsadda, Upper Kohistan, and Swat under the RSS&CR Project—promoting unity, inclusion, patriotism, and youth participation.

Together We Are for Resilient and Rising Pakistan

🇵🇰🏆District Sports Gala – Mardan | Independence Day 2026 🏆🇵🇰

As part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations, Salik Development Foundation - SDF organized a vibrant District Sports Gala in Mardan with the support of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, bringing together local teams and youth in a spirit of healthy competition, unity and sportsmanship.

🏏 Cricket
⚽ Football
🏐 Volleyball
💪 Tug of War
🥏 Dodgeball
🏃 Race
🎂🇵🇰 Independence Day Cake Cutting Ceremony

The event provided young people with a positive platform to promote teamwork, discipline, leadership, mutual respect, social interaction and peaceful coexistence.

🇵🇰 The celebrations also featured an Independence Day cake-cutting ceremony, followed by prize distribution among winners and participating teams, along with recognition of outstanding performances including Man of the Match and Man of the Tournament.

🌟 Special Recognition:
SDF presented a special shield to Muhammad Bilal in recognition of his valuable contribution as a social worker and his commitment to serving the community.

Through sports and community engagement, SDF continues to encourage young people to become active, responsible and positive contributors to society.

Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰

🇵🇰 79th Independence Day Celebration 2026 – District Swat 🇵🇰

Salik Development Foundation - SDF with the support of Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, and under the Restoring Social Services and Climate Resilience (RSS&CR) Project, proudly celebrated Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day at FIMS College, Landay Kas, Mingora, Swat, with approximately 180 participants joining in a spirit of patriotism, unity, and hope.

🌟 Distinguished Guests:
• Mr. Arham Mukhtar – Assistant Commissioner, Tehsil Babuzai, Swat
• Mr. Hasanat Aman – Assistant Commissioner-II, Tehsil Babuzai, Swat
• Mr. Ibrahim Shah – Principal Research Officer, Center of Excellence on Countering Violent Extremism, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The celebration featured patriotic activities, student participation, inspiring speeches, and prayers for the peace, unity, and prosperity of Pakistan.

In their addresses, the distinguished guests highlighted the sacrifices made for Pakistan and emphasized that women and men must work together to build a peaceful, developed, and prosperous Swat. They noted that while people may hold different political views and opinions, love for Pakistan and commitment to its progress unite us all.

Mr. Ibrahim Shah emphasized the deep connection between people and their homeland, reminding participants that we honour Pakistan by remembering the sacrifices of those who created it and preserving our love and responsibility towards our country.

He also appreciated Salik Development Foundation for organizing a disciplined and meaningful celebration, expressing his gratitude for the invitation and optimism for a productive collaboration with SDF in the future.

🇵🇰 Different Voices • One Nation • One Pakistan

❤️💚 Together for Peace, Unity and Prosperity!

Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰

&RisingPakistan