One of the most recent endeavors spearheaded by Humaniti is the magnanimous ‘Ramadan Kareem with Humaniti’, a drive encompassing a range of activities designed to address various needs of the community. Let’s have a look at the activities undertaken by these two organizations:

Ramadan Food Care Hampers:

Ramadan Kareem was started with the distribution of essential grocery items for underprivileged families to cook shear meals at home. Hampers contain an adequate stock of essential staple items (wheat, rice, flour, lentils, sugar, salt, oil, and dates) for families in need, alleviating the worry of food shortage on one side while on the other side contributing towards the cause of fighting malnutrition.

Ramadan Iftar Meals: 

In the spirit of Ramadan, Humaniti is garnering attention in rural Sindh for its remarkable Ramadan    initiative. Amidst economic challenges, they extend support to the local community by distributing hot iftar meals throughout the holy month. This benevolent act brings smiles to many poverty-stricken faces, offering sustenance and comfort during a time of spiritual reflection and solidarity. Humaniti's dedication to serving those in need exemplifies compassion and empathy,  fostering a sense of community and goodwill. Their efforts resonate deeply, embodying the true spirit of generosity and humanity. Through their selfless actions, Humaniti brings hope and relief to countless individuals in rural Sindh.

Eid Food Care Hampers:

In addition to the Iftar Meals Program, Humaniti, and Hoopo have also undertaken ‘food care hampers-         supplies distribution’ efforts, ensuring that vulnerable communities have access to essential food items beyond the Ramadan period. By addressing food insecurity, they are laying the groundwork for improved health  outcomes and overall well-being. Canadian-based organization, shines in rural Sindh with its outstanding Eid initiative. They uplift the local community by distributing food care hampers to a number of people living in deprived conditions. Items packed with essential groceries to sustain families for a month. In the middle of  economic hardships, this gesture brings profound relief to many   villagers, alleviating their  worries about daily sustenance. Through this selfless act, Humaniti spreads joy and hope, embodying the true spirit of humanity.

Eid Gift Hampers:

Humaniti's impactful strides in rural Sindh sparked hope and joy among underprivileged communities. Through their innovative approach, they're not only provided ‘Eid gift hampers’. These hampers, crafted with care by skilled female artisans and loca micro-entrepreneurs at the boutique centers running in the village supported by the Humaniti. It contains essential items like custom-made clothing and jewelry, bangles, bringing a glimmer of happiness to many facing economic hardships. These gift hampers were distributed to the villagers, enabling them to dress in their best outfits for the Eid festival as per the Sunnah.

Villagers’ Insight: Spirit & Lasting Impact of Ramadan Kareem with Humaniti

Moro: The Resident of Moro while lauding the Ramadan drive said “I am much thankful to the    Humaniti for supporting us throughout Ramadan and during our Eid-ul-Fitr event by providing us with food supplies and Eid care hampers.”

Tandojam: One of the residents of Tandojam, who is also a student at Sindh Agriculture University told this scribe that throughout the sacred month of Ramadan, we had opened our ‘fast’ with the iftar meals provided by Humaniti which reduced our financial burden and is indeed a great step towards empowering the locals.

NausheroFeroze: Another resident hailing from the village in NausheroFeroze while lauding the robust initiative of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr drive said that Humaniti has spread happiness within our families and the community at such a time when our country is passing through severe economic crises. We are thankful from the bottom of our heart for this support.

Goth Ghulam Qadir Rajper & Chiragh Deen: One of the female resident of Goth Ghulam Qadir Rajper in the Interior Sindh expressed immense joy after receiving Eid gifts including colourful bangles, branded outfits during Eid-ul-Fitr and thanked Humaniti for their unwavering support to their community. The dwellers belonging to another village Goth Chiragh-Deen praised Humaniti and said that they have supported their community throughlout the holy month of Ramadan and because of Humaniti’s support, they faced no dearth of food supplies during Ramadan Kareem.

“Numbers of villagers and locals dwelling across multiple areas in Interior Sindh including Nausheroferoz, Tandojam, TandoAllahyar Khan, Moro, Sujawal, and other places have widely shown great respect, satisfaction, and admiration towards this cause and praised the working of the organization for the betterment of the poverty-hit masses during the month of Ramadan and in the middle of the Eid-ul-Fitr.”

OUTPUTS OF REMARKABLE RAMADAN DRIVE:

The output of the proposed Ramadan 1445/2024 project by Hoopo in partnership with Humaniti, focused on outreach and support in Pakistani villages during the holy month of Ramadan, aimed at achieving several impactful outcomes. Here's an elaboration of the outputs from this initiative:

Increased Number of Beneficiaries:

By extending our reach, significant increase witnessed in the number of families benefiting from our initiatives. This includes providing iftar meals and care hampers to more villages than last year, with a goal of reaching beyond the 5,000 families impacted previously.

Improved Awareness and Participation:

By encouraging donations, volunteering, and spreading the word, the project successfully increased awareness of the challenges faced by underprivileged communities and mobilized broader support. This moved ahead to a sustainable increase in participation and contributions, extending the project's impact beyond the holy month.

Economic Empowerment:

The creation of jobs and the support for local economies magnificently empowered the individuals financially, leading to improved living standards for themselves and their families. This economic boost brought ripple effects throughout the community, promoting sustained economic growth and resilience.

Creation of Employment Opportunities:

With the expansion of its initiatives means more jobs were created, benefiting the local economy. Jobs were provided to the people involved in the supply chain system at the time of iftar-meals distribution like cooks, supervisors, seamstresses, and distribution staff, among others. This not only aided in the immediate distribution efforts but also contributed a lot to the long-term economic growth of the communities.

Community Empowerment:

Beyond the tangible outputs, the project achieved another objective of fostering a sense of empowerment among the communities served. By involving locals in the project’s implementation and providing economic opportunities to them, the initiative helped the communities in becoming more self-sufficient and resilient.

Cultivating Futures: 'Plant for Prosperity' (P4P) initiative nurtures Agriculture and Carbon Literacy education in Sindh

During the sacred month of Ramadan, the 'Plant for Prosperity (P4P)' initiative continued its impactful journey. One inspiring story from the P4P initiative is centered around the village, residents were educated about carbon-neutral construction techniques. Renovations had begun on one of the local mosques, which was damaged in recent catastrophic floods, before Ramadan commenced. The community was informed that the mosque would now utilize solar power for its fans, lights, and loudspeakers, and a solarized water filtration plant installed by Humaniti would provide clean water.

Additionally, the renovation of the ablution area, toilets, and baths would employ carbon-neutral materials and methods. This mosque became a center of community activity, where residents gathered to enjoy daily Iftar meals, engage in prayer in the newly renovated spaces, and participate in planting 'biochar moringa pitcher trees,' demonstrating a practical application of sustainable practices in their daily religious and communal life. This visionary project unfolds in two transformative tiers, poised to revolutionize the region's agricultural landscape while nurturing the minds of its future stewards.

Tier One: Best for Rural Children: specifically dedicated towards providing education to adolescents, rural children below 16 years of age, getting knowledge and understanding about a visionary 3-year 'SMART Agriculture Education' program. This initiative is meticulously designed to instill a deep-rooted love and passion for agriculture, forestry, and nature. By   nurturing a culture of passion into the children regarding the importance of agriculture, farming and its subsidiary branches. By fostering a generation of environmentally-conscious childrens of the rural communities.

Tier Two: Empowering Rural Scholars: In tandem with nurturing young minds, 'Plant for Prosperity' extends its reach to university researchers. Here, the focus shifts towards integrating the latest agricultural technologies, equipping scholars with the tools needed to implement contemporary farming practices effectively.

A BRIEF OUTLOOK ON PAST ACHIEVEMENTS:

Last Ramadan, through well-coordinated efforts, a significant difference in the lives of thousands during the months of Ramadan and especially during Eid-ul-Adha was witnessed. The sincere intentions and the multi-faceted accomplishments include: reaching out to the deprived 65 villages, impacting over 5,000 families across diversified lines of work, and creating a pool of multiple job opportunities for the local community, thus contributing to economic growth.

Moreover, 40 cattles were sacrificed, whereas, 840 packages of meat were stored in community solar-powered freezers, to be distributed weekly to the vulnerable to tackle famine.

Transforming Rural Sindh:

Combating Malnutrition and Boosting Entrepreneurship

Hoopo, in collaboration with Humaniti, is making strides in rural Sindh, Pakistan, through an innovative initiative that addresses malnutrition and fosters economic empowerment. Launched during Eid-ul-Azha, this program provides solar-powered freezers to store meat, ensuring access to high-quality protein for six months for deprived communities. This effort aims to reduce Pakistan's Global Acute Malnutrition rate from 16% to below 8.6%. The initiative also empowers local women by training them to rear cattle under the 'Very Small Entrepreneurs' (VSEs) framework, promoting financial independence and community resilience. Additionally, it offers training in modern agricultural practices, creating sustainable job opportunities and transitioning local farmers toward micro-entrepreneurship.

This transformative approach not only combats immediate nutritional deficiencies but also establishes sustainable economic practices, potentially setting a model for rural development across the Global South. This multifaceted initiative  is a testament to the power of innovative collaboration in addressing complex  challenges like malnutrition and economic underdevelopment in rural communities.