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Hashoo Foundation project wins World Challenge 08
Last updated:
December 26, 2008
Plan Bee, a project of the Hashoo Foundation (www.hashoofoundation.org) in Pakistan, was the 2008 winner of the BBC World Challenge, a global competition that recognized “projects showing enterprise and innovation at grassroots level.” Plan Bee helps women in remote areas of Northern Pakistan generate profits by selling high-quality honey at market rates to Marriott and Pearl Continental Hotels. On average, participants’ income has increased over 30%, providing important resources to improve the health and well-being of their families. Video from the BBC program on the initiative is online at www.theworldchallenge.co.uk. The Hashoo Foundation was established by the Hashwani Family in 2007 through the merger of several earlier philanthropic endeavors. It is based in Pakistan with offices in the United Kingdom and United States.
The family traces its philanthropic legacy back over 100 years, to Mukhi Hashoo (1820-1915). Sarah Hashwani is the organization’s Chair. The Hashwanis are members of the Global Philanthropists Circle. |
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