IDEA

📍 Islamabad, Pakistan
IDEA Represents Local Leadership at HCT

Mr. Muhammad Amad, Executive Director of IDEA, participated in a special Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) meeting in Islamabad, convened during the official visit of Mr. Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, to Pakistan.

The meeting provided an important opportunity for humanitarian leaders to exchange perspectives on regional and global humanitarian priorities, strengthen engagement with the Government of Pakistan, and discuss practical ways to advance the localization agenda by empowering local actors to lead humanitarian action.

Tom Fletcher’s visit reaffirmed the international humanitarian community’s commitment to working alongside Pakistan to strengthen climate resilience, enhance disaster preparedness, and improve humanitarian coordination through collaborative partnerships.

Leadership and Accountability Training Enhances IDEA's Capacity
Islamabad | 07–09 July 2026

IDEA participated in the Three-Day Leadership and Accountability Training under the Together Project, held in Islamabad from 07–09 July 2026. The training brought together teams from Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and its Local Humanitarian Partners to strengthen leadership and accountability through shared learning and practical engagement.

The sessions focused on adaptive leadership, ethical decision-making, team management, strategic thinking, negotiation, and leading effectively under pressure. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, IDEA participants enhanced their leadership skills and gained valuable tools to improve organizational performance and support effective project implementation.

ToGETHER Programme Newsletter (April–June 2026)

We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Together Programme Newsletter, highlighting the collective achievements of Welthungerhilfe Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and our four Local Humanitarian Partners Community Development Foundation-CDF , Fast Rural Development Program FRDP, IDEA, and Rural Community Development Society - RCDS RCDS.

This edition captures key milestones from April to June 2026, including:

✅ Strengthening localization and locally led humanitarian action
✅ Capacity-strengthening initiatives
✅ Field interventions and community engagement
✅ Strategic coordination and partnerships
✅ Progress in anticipatory action and institutional development

The newsletter reflects our shared commitment to building stronger, more resilient, and locally led humanitarian systems through collaboration and partnership.

We invite you to explore the highlights and celebrate the progress made together.

On Ashura (10th Muharram), we remember the enduring values of sacrifice, patience, courage, and standing for truth and justice.

May this day inspire us to strengthen compassion, unity, and kindness in our communities.

At the Roadmap Launch in Islamabad, Muhammad Amad, Executive Director IDEA, represented the Together Program (under Welthungerhilfe – WHH) in a high-level panel discussion on operationalizing localization through partnerships and resource optimization.

The discussion highlighted the importance of locally led, cross-sector partnerships to strengthen humanitarian response, resilience, and collaboration between humanitarian, development, and climate actors in Pakistan.
Auswärtiges Amt

Strengthening partnerships for youth empowerment and climate action! 🌱

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) and IDEA enabled the successful training of 40 young leaders under the Pakistan Youth Leadership Initiative (PYLI) on environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Vice Chancellor, Dean, Director ORICs, and the entire UET management for their valuable support and collaboration. As a token of gratitude, IDEA presented shields in recognition of their contributions.

This partnership marks the beginning of continued collaboration and joint initiatives to empower youth and build a more climate-resilient future.

🌙✨ Eid-ul-Adha Food Assistance Distribution ✨🌙

This Eid-ul-Adha, we stood together to share the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and humanity by distributing Qurbani meat and food assistance among deserving families, widows, elderly people, and persons with disabilities. ❤️

Through this initiative, smiles were shared, hearts were touched, and communities were supported during the blessed days of Eid.

May Allah accept every sacrifice and reward all those who contributed to bringing hope and happiness to families in need. 🤲🐐

✨ Eid ul Adha Mubarak ✨

This Eid, let your Qurbani become a source of hope, dignity, and happiness for families in need. 🌙🐐❤️

Together, we can share the blessings of Eid with orphans, widows, and vulnerable communities by spreading kindness, compassion, and care.

“Share Your Qurbani, Spread Smiles.”

📖 "Neither their meat nor their blood reaches Allah, but it is your piety that reaches Him.”
— Surah Al-Hajj 22:37