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Latest stories, activities, events and community updates from PVDP Sindh.
Latest Stories & Updates
Explore our latest activities, community stories, trainings, events and project updates.
Planting Trees, Growing Opportunities, and Building Resilient Communities!
With the support of action medeor e.V. , Participatory Village Development Programme PVDP Sindh distributed 4,000 fruit and fodder tree saplings to 400 households across 15 villages of Taluka Digri, District Mirpurkhas, Sindh. Each household received 10 saplings to encourage household-level tree plantation. The distributed varieties included Desi Lemon, Jamun, Papaya, Ber, Babool, Moringa, Chiku (Sapodilla), and Amrood (Guava). This initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability, improve household access to nutritious fruits, support livestock rearing through fodder resources, and contribute to climate-resilient livelihoods.
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PVDP Sindh Distributes Kitchen Gardening Toolkits and Vegetable Seeds to 450 Households
PVDP Sindh distributed kitchen gardening toolkits and vegetable seeds to 450 targeted households under the project “Healthy Communities – Bright Future: Strengthening Remote Village Communities to Create Healthy Livelihoods in Rural Sindh, Pakistan,” funded by action medeor e.V. The initiative aims to promote household food security, improve access to fresh and nutritious vegetables, encourage sustainable kitchen gardening practices, and reduce household food expenses. Through this intervention, families will be encouraged to grow their own vegetables, improve their dietary diversity, and strengthen their resilience by adopting sustainable food production practices.
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PVDP Sindh Distributes Kitchen Gardening Toolkits and Vegetable Seeds to 450 Households
PVDP Sindh distributed kitchen gardening toolkits and vegetable seeds to 450 targeted households under the project “Healthy Communities – Bright Future: Strengthening Remote Village Communities to Create Healthy Livelihoods in Rural Sindh, Pakistan,” funded by action medeor e.V. The initiative aims to promote household food security, improve access to fresh and nutritious vegetables, encourage sustainable kitchen gardening practices, and reduce household food expenses. Through this intervention, families will be encouraged to grow their own vegetables, improve their dietary diversity, and strengthen their resilience by adopting sustainable food production practices.
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PVDP Sindh Conducts 15 Kitchen Gardening Trainings for 450 Female Community Members
Under the project, “Healthy Communities – Bright Future: Strengthening Remote Village Communities to Create Healthy Livelihoods in Rural Sindh, Pakistan,” supported by action medeor e.V., PVDP Sindh conducted 15 two-day Kitchen Gardening Trainings, one in each targeted village, with a total of 450 female community members participating in these training sessions. The training sessions aim to strengthen participants’ knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to establish, manage, and sustain productive household kitchen gardens, thereby promoting household-level food production and contributing to improved nutrition, food security, climate resilience, and household income. The trainings were facilitated by technical resource persons who provided practical and easy-to-understand guidance on establishing and managing household kitchen gardens. Key topics included site selection, soil preparation, seed selection, sowing methods, watering, compost and organic manure, pest management, seasonal vegetable cultivation, and regular garden maintenance.
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PVDP Sindh Organizes Quarterly Linkages Development Meeting with On-Farm Water Management Wing
Under the project titled “Strengthening Remote Village Communities to Create Healthy Livelihoods in Rural Sindh, Pakistan,” supported by action medeor e.V., the Participatory Village Development Programme (PVDP) Sindh organized a Quarterly Linkages Development Meeting between the Village Development Committee (VDC) Cluster and the Agriculture Department’s On-Farm Water Management Wing at the PVDP office in Mirpurkhas. The meeting aimed to strengthen coordination and foster sustainable institutional linkages between the VDC Cluster and the Agriculture Department. The initiative seeks to improve community access to agricultural services, technical guidance, and efficient on-farm water management practices, contributing to enhanced agricultural productivity, sustainable livelihoods, and the long-term resilience of rural communities in the project’s target villages.
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PVDP Sindh Organizes Quarterly Linkages Development Meeting with Agriculture Department
Under the project titled “Strengthening Remote Village Communities to Create Healthy Livelihoods in Rural Sindh, Pakistan,” supported by action medeor e.V., the Participatory Village Development Programme (PVDP) Sindh organized a Quarterly Linkages Development Meeting between the Village Development Committee (VDC) Cluster and the Agriculture Department’s On-Farm Water Management Wing at the PVDP office in Mirpurkhas. The meeting aimed to strengthen coordination and foster sustainable institutional linkages between the VDC Cluster and the Agriculture Department. The initiative seeks to improve community access to agricultural services, technical guidance, and efficient on-farm water management practices, contributing to enhanced agricultural productivity, sustainable livelihoods, and the long-term resilience of rural communities in the project’s target villages.
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PVDP Sindh Marks International Day of Peace with Community Awareness Event
On the occasion of the International Day of Peace, PVDP Sindh organized a community awareness event in the project area of Tehsil Digri, District Mirpurkhas, promoting peace, harmony, tolerance, and mutual respect. The event was organized under the project titled "Strengthening Remote Village Communities to Create Healthy Livelihoods in Rural Sindh, Pakistan," funded by action medeor e.V. The awareness session highlighted the importance of peace, tolerance, mutual respect, harmony, and peaceful conflict resolution within communities. Participants were encouraged to promote understanding, respect differences, and work together to resolve conflicts peacefully. The event emphasized that strong and resilient communities begin with peace, cooperation, and mutual respect. Community members were encouraged to contribute towards creating peaceful, inclusive, and supportive communities where everyone can live and work together with dignity and harmony.
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Strengthening Livestock Services Through VDC–Livestock Department Linkages
PVDP Sindh held a Quarterly Linkages Development Meeting with the Livestock Department to strengthen collaboration and improve livestock health services in rural communities. Under the project titled "Strengthening Remote Village Communities to Create Healthy Livelihoods in Rural Sindh, Pakistan," supported by action medeor e.V., the Participatory Village Development Programme (PVDP) Sindh organized a Quarterly Linkages Development Meeting between the Village Development Committee (VDC) Cluster and the Livestock Department at the PVDP office in Mirpurkhas. The meeting aimed to strengthen coordination and establish sustainable institutional linkages between the Livestock Department and the VDC Cluster to improve access to livestock health services in the project target villages. Discussions focused on planning and ensuring the timely implementation of livestock vaccination campaigns, enhancing collaboration, and addressing common animal health issues affecting rural communities. During the meeting, the Deputy Director of the Livestock Department reaffirmed the department's commitment to supporting the project by providing livestock vaccines, technical assistance, and professional guidance whenever required.
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Grosche Field Visit to Project Villages
Grosche representatives visited project villages in Mirpurkhas to observe Bio-Sand Nadi Filters, household latrines, and hand pumps, and learn about their impact on community health and well-being. PVDP Sindh was honored to welcome our valued guests from Grosche, Mr. Helmi and Mrs. Mehreen, during their field visit to Mirpurkhas. The team visited four project villages: Jeevraj Kolhi Irfan Ali Shah Sukho Patel Natho Bhagat The visit focused on observing the use and impact of Bio-Sand Nadi Filters, household latrines, and hand pumps installed to improve access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. Community members shared how these interventions have contributed to better health, reduced waterborne diseases, and improved their daily lives. The guests also engaged with community members, experienced their daily lifestyle and local culture, and learned about their resilience, traditions, and aspirations. PVDP Sindh sincerely thanks Grosche, Mr. Helmi, and Mrs. Mehreen for their continued support and partnership in creating lasting positive change in rural communities.
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