Building female dignity and self-reliance in the conflict zones of north-west Pakistan

Social Policy and Social Work and Centre for Applied Human Rights Lecture

SPSW and CAHR host Maryam Bibi who will speak about Pakistani NGO Khwendo Kor’s humanitarian work with internally displaced people, and its model of 'Viable Villages', which is proving very effective in engaging whole village communities in building sustainable educational, economic, health and civic futures with women and girls centrally involved. Khwendo Kor's approach is distinctive in its emphasis on involving local villagers both as employees and volunteer collaborators helping to shape and implement the development. As a result, Khwendo Kor has been able to work in areas where few others can reach.