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Livestock is one of the most promising sectors in Pakistan. It provides livelihood to millions of people in the rural areas and accounts for 52.3 per cent of agriculture- value added and 11 per cent of the National GDP.
However, despite being one of the largest milk producers in the world, Pakistan's low milk yield per cattle coupled with lack of proper planning, collection and distribution facilities means that it still imports milk to meet the demand of its urban areas.
The Hashoo Foundation is implementing the Expanded Dairy Development Project (EDDP), funded by Church World Services (CWS P/A) and EED, which is designed to “show and tell” the local community how to: |
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Improve the breed of local cattle; |
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Increase the yield of milk through better fodder and livestock |
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management; |
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Improve care and treatment of livestock by training veterinary extension |
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Set up a chilling unit for collection of milk from neighbor farmers; |
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Produce quality products like cheese, butter and yogurt for income |
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generation; and |
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Install and use bio-gas for heating and cooking |
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The opening ceremony of the model dairy farm and training center established by the Hashoo Foundation was held on June 23, 2009 in village Boli, Balakot. Dr. Muqarab Ali Khan, Director, Department of Livestock was chief guest at this occasion.
http://www.hashoofoundation.org/news_opening_ceremony.html
This project builds on the success of the “Sustainable Livelihood for Women-Headed Household” project that was implemented by Hashoo Foundation and funded by CWS P/A - EED, where livestock was distributed amongst the earthquake affected and vulnerable population. Through this project, lessons were learnt and associations made with the livestock department that have been key to the success of the EDDP. |
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Expand EDDP to other Union Councils; |
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Setup a marketing mechanisms for the EDDP's dairy products; and |
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Brand and franchise the dairy products for sales and distribution, |
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targeting the masses |
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Hashoo Foundation USA was inducted into the University of St. Thomas Center for International Studies MicroCredit Program (UST MCP) Honorary Board during the “Hand in Hand” fundraising & Honey Tasting event. Hashoo Foundation USA will serve on the Honorary Board with Dr. Yunus beginning on August 1, 2009. |
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The Micro Finance Initiative at the University of Houston (MFI UH) and Hashoo Foundation USA signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the expansion of the Women Empowerment through Honey Bee Farming Project - Plan Bee through a revolving micro credit fund.
Hashoo Foundation USA and the University of St. Thomas Micro Credit Program (UST MCP) joined host Miya Shay on ABC Channel 13 "Visions" to talk about their efforts to support women empowerment through micro credit in Pakistan. Program aired on Sunday, June 7, 2009
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Umeed-e-Noor, center of excellence for children with special needs has shifted to its own new purpose built premises with effect from July 01, 2009. The new building has spacious accommodation for education and training of children with special needs along with improved therapeutic facilities including speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, sensory integration, audio-logical assessment, sports and recreation as well as hostel facilities for poor and abandoned children. |
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The address and telephone numbers of the new premises are as follows:
Plot No: 2, Street No: 2
Sector H-8/1, Islamabad
(Behind Jamia Salfia)
Telephone No:051- 4432518, 4432520
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Hashoo Foundation, Human Development Resource Center, Rawalpindi, conducted a seminar on Professional Growth and Development of Primary School Teachers on June 27, 2009 at the Pearl Continental Hotel Rawalpindi.
Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, Member National Assembly was Chief Guest. Dr. Aziz Ali Najam Provost and Associate Dean, Shifa Medical College, Islamabad, led the discussion with his speech on “What is professional growth and development? How a primary teacher can grow and develop exploring contemporary knowledge and skills in the realm of education” followed by a question and answer session.
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Hashoo Foundation has organized a summer camp to support children education in Gilgit |
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Hashoo Foundation has completed four Honey Bee Farming Training in Chitral |
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Medical services to 80 patients a day; |
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Educational assistance to 80 children in our |
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Hashoo Foundation school, Nowshera Kalan, NWFP; and |
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Evening classes to another 75 children (books, |
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teachers and stationery) in Hashoo Foundation school, Rashakai, NWFP |
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The Hashoo Foundation and Hashoo Group initially provided 5 truckloads of relief goods for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Hashoo Foundation has now established an emergency health unit in Palosa camp, Charsadda, NWFP that is staffed by a medical officer, a nurse and medical technician and equipped with quality medicines.
The Hashoo Foundation is working in collaboration with the local bodies and has the support of the local community of Mardan . It provides:
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Hashoo Foundation Offices: |
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Hashoo Foundation USA |
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Hashoo Foundation UK |
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Three Allen Center
333 Clay Suite 4980
Houston, TX 77002
Direct: +1 (713) 483-4990
Fax:+1 (713) 759-0112
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London
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