The document provides a summary of the progress of the Poverty Alleviation and Community Development (PACD) project being implemented by IRSP in 4 union councils of Jhang district, Punjab. The key activities included forming 400 community organizations with over 7,300 members, conducting a baseline survey, developing union council profiles, and training project staff. The project aims to alleviate poverty through participatory development and community mobilization. Its goals are to improve livelihoods, strengthen local governance, and enhance social cohesion in the target communities.

1. IRSP in
2015

2. Message of the Executive Director
After 12 years of extensive experience in the field of water, sanitation and hygiene, IRSP knows how crucial and important the
sector is. As IRSP work demonstrates, poor municipal services can badly damage the health of poor communities living in the
rural and remote areas of Pakistan.
Every success buys a ticket to a more difficult journey. Looking back to the previous years makes me a proud man.The outreach,
staff capacities and donors trust clearly indicates that IRSP is moving in the right direction.
The hardships of emergencies have given birth to a new breed of experts. The youth has matured enough to sustain pressure
during work-load and support the senior management. The mix of youth and experience is the driving force in IRSP.
Reflecting on the year of 2012, I am very proud and humbled by IRSP’s accomplishments. Our team, working hand in hand with
the communities that we serve has overcome barriers and obstacles to achieve the targets set by the funding agencies.
We are continuously striving to improve the lives of the disadvantaged communities by variety of interventions ranging from
emergency response to infrastructure development and advocacy. In collaboration with our partners, IRSP has been implementing
integrated development projects across the province, which empowers and supports poor and rural communities to be the
authors of their own development. It has been a privilege to see communities utilizing and building their strengths to take greater
control of their lives.
Together we will continue to make a difference to our communities, staff, volunteers, community leaders, and members. I would
like to extend my deepest appreciation to the IRSP team for their commitment to their work. They are the driving force of IRSP’s
efforts to overcome challenges to effectively implement our projects in difficult terrains and circumstances and to achieve the
targets.
As we look forward to serve the disadvantaged communities, it is your support that makes IRSP’s work possible.
Syed Shah Nasir Khisro
Executive Director

3. Stars Consultancy Funding ($10,000)
IRSP won Stars Impact Award for year 2014 in WASH category for Asia-Pacific region. As a result, IRSP got an unconditional grant
of $50,000 which will be spent on a school WASH program while another $10,000 were given for strengthening IRSP internal
system.
While using the consultancy funding; IRSP carried out the following three major activities to strengthen the internal system;
Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is a systematic process aimed at identifying and addressing specific issues in a participatory manner in order
to attain the desired outcomes.The process takes into consideration contextual environmental issues and has specific goals and
objectives.
Comprehensive consultation was done with the management of IRSP and each point of this plan was discussed. IRSP management
has provided its input in all the areas from defining the Vision to setting up the objectives and specific outcomes.
Strategic plan is always a dynamic document that helps the management of an organization to be more focused and prioritize
its objectives according to the changing environment. Strategic plan needs to be update at-least annually to navigate against the
changing context.
During strategic planning the following major areas were identified and objective were set for next 3 years;
• WASH
• Livelihood
• Education
• Health & Nutrition
• Food Security
• Human Rights
• Emergency response and preparedness
IRSP will prepare an implementation plan for this strategic plan and will design the following:
• Communication plan for strategic plan
• Identification of major areas of working and appointing focal person
• Identify the key indicators and milestones
• Preparing action plan with timeline
The strategic plan and its implementation will be updated each year and will add a new year will be added to this plan so that at
any point of time, IRSP will have strategic plan for coming three years.
Developing M&E System
IRSP has designed it M&E manual which is designed to incorporate Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) component to ensure
efficient implementation of activities given in the program/ projects of IRSP. The M&E manual covers monitoring, evaluation and
learning principles, purpose of manual, Monitoring and Evaluation and objectives of M&E.
The progress reporting includes monthly, quarterly, annual, project completion reports, success story, minutes of meetings and
field visit reports. The templates for all these reports have been developed.
The beneficiary feedback includes Focus Group Discussions and score card methods.The guidelines/ instructions for conducting
FGDs have been provided in the manual.
Activity tracking sheet, baseline studies, training tracking, special day tracking, financial monitoring sheet, and work plan for
emergency projects, project profile and M&E framework template has also been provided in the manual.
The draft M&E manual will be revised in the light of suggestions/ comments from IRSP. The training on this manual will be
provided to monitoring & evaluation staff for their orientation.
Child protection policy
Children are the prime stakeholders of the IRSP’s projects.Therefore; a proper policy document was very much needed. Utilizing
Stars Foundation’ consultancy funding; IRSP has designed its “child protection policy” which is implemented by the senior
management immediately after its formulation.
IRSP is committed to protect children from abuse, exploitation and organizational negligence.This is reflected in all IRSP conducted
activities and the way staff behaves. IRSP believes in safer recruitment and screening processes for those working with the
organization, codes of conduct for staff, guidance on the appropriate use of children’s images and information and requirements
for staff to report suspected or actual abuse. The principles of IRSP Child Protection Policy provide that all children have equal
rights to protection from abuse and neglect. Every member of IRSP has a responsibility to support the care and protection of
children.
This Child Protection Policy sets out the broad framework and expectations. It is recognized that all relevant staff members will
have to identify how to implement the policy, given the local operating conditions and legal provisions. The administrative and
operational polices will be aligned in line with Child Protection Policy.
The IRSP Child Protection Policy applies to IRSP staff, consultants, volunteers, grantees and Board of Directors.

4. Poverty Alleviation and Community Empowerment through Participatory
Development
Summary of the Progress:
Poverty Alleviation through Community Empowerment and
Participatory Development (PACE-PD) project’s major thrust
is on restoring and strengthening resilience of communities
through social mobilization and community empowerment. It
also includes capacity building of line departments and service
providers for enabling them to meaningfully contribute to the
development process and to set the area on path to success.
While passing through challenging circumstances, the project
team successfully managed to implement the agreed activities
within stipulated timeframe. During the reporting period
(Jan 14 to Dec 2015) Stakeholders’ and Program Planning
Workshops were conducted, the workshops were planned to
seek broader support from community and stakeholders as
the project methodology depends heavily on involvement of
local community and lays emphasis on local ownership and
providing localized solutions to the issues. In order to seek
a solid understanding of pertinent local issues and overall
living status of indigenous communities, necessary data
was collected through secondary sources, from relevant line
departments and development partner organizations like;
National Rural Support Program (NRSP), National Commission
for Human Development (NCHD), South Asia Partnership (SAP)
etc. Similarly, Baseline Survey (BLS) was conducted in the 4
targeted Union Councils, which provided basic information to
the project management about service delivery status, access
of communities to basic resources, the available infrastructure
and socio-economic status of the target groups etc. Based on
the findings through primary and secondary sources, detailed
UCs and villages profiles were developed as bench mark for
future planning.
Replicating the Rural Support Program’s (RSP) model, “bottom-
up approach” was adopted by formation of 612 Community
Organizations (COs), including 254 women COs at community
level, 63 Village Organizations (VOs) were formed at village
level and Local Support Organizations (LSOs) were established
at Union Council (UC) level. All the members of the community
institutions were selected by the general masses.
After formation of COs, 3-days Community Management Skills
Trainings (CMST) were organized. A detailed Training Manual
in Urdu was developed to keep uniformity in processes and
equipping the Social organizers (SOs) with required reference
information. In total, 48 CMSTs including 24 women COs’
trainings were held enabling 1,118 participants (Office Bearers)
to have clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities,
mostly related to record keeping and preparation of COs’
profiles.The CMSTs were followed by 24 Five days Leadership
Management Skills Trainings (LMSTs) where 684 individuals
were enabled to lead the community and play their desired
role in the project. The members of the LSOs were provided
training on financial management and proposal writing enabling
them to apply for funding from government and other donor
agencies.
Sustaining the project interventions and promoting project
objectives, the force of 25 individuals was identified and trained
as master trainer on CMST and LMST contents. The master
trainers are hoped to keep the community institutions alive.
Capacity of government officials and community organizations’
members was built on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and
management through arranging 2 days training. The training
aimed to reflect the DRR principals while developing the Village
and Union Council Development plans by the VOs and LSOs
while government officials will influence any planning taken
place in future.
Linkages of the community and service providers were built
through 8 manager conferences attended by general masses
and government officials.The government department included
officials from Livestock, agriculture, Public Health Engineering
Department (PHED), Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA),
social welfare, enterprises, NCHD etc.
Exchanging good ideas and adopting best practices of other
local organizations, 3 exposure visits of LSOs, government
officials and journalists took place.The visits were paid to LSOs
formed by NRSP in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces.
Eight Trainings for service providers on project related themes
including Gender, HIV&AIDS, Natural Resource Management
(NRM) and DRR were conducted for improved and sustainable
service delivery in the target UCs.
The project activities like regular follow-up meetings with
COs, interaction with line departments, service providers
and development partners are serving as driving force for
the effective and efficient implementation of the project. In
the reporting period, the project staff developed linkage with
service providers like; NADRA, 1122 (Rescue Team), Punjab
Education Foundation (PEF), Health Department Outreach
Teams, Water Testing Laboratory etc.
The local journalists were taken on-board through meetings
and exposure visits highlighting the socio economic issues in
the targeted areas. The journalists also highlighted the project
activities in the newspaper and recognize the contribution of
the European Union (EU).
At the inception stage it was felt that no adequate coordination
mechanism exists among development partners, which
possibly may lead to gaps and overlaps, both geographical as
well as sector wise. Hence with the help of District Coordination
Officer (DCO), Non-government organizations (NGOs) Forum at
district level was constituted with the basic objective of sharing
information pertaining to achievements and any upcoming
projects in the district. Unfortunately, the new DCO could not
retain the forum alive and the forum loose its effectiveness.
IRSP during the 2 years’ project duration faced few challenges
which affected and delayed few of the project activities but
overall the project remained on track and achieved the set
targets. The challenges included the decrease in Euro rate
which decreased the activities budget e.g. the training of
Community Resource Persons (CRPs) was held for 5 days
instead of 10 days as the budget was decreased. The other
problem was general bodies’ election due to which the
training on DRR and DRM was moved to December as well
as joint visits of the service providers were affected. IRSP is
also facing the challenge of LSOs registration as Independent
organizations.The process was initiated in the month of August
but to date the organizations are not registered which may be
a hurdle in bank account opening and starting hard component.
Regular meetings with the concern authorities informed that
due to current security situation, it takes time to register new
organizations.
Overall the project is on track and completed all the activities in
stipulated time.
Expected Results vs. Achievements
There are three expected results of the projects where IRSP has
achieved the following quantitate outputs to achieve these results;
Result 1: Formation and strengthening of a three
tiered community mobilization system for social and
economic development at Community, Village and
Union Council level
Following are the quantities outputs under this result;
• 612 COs including 254 women Cos, 63 VOs and 4 LSOs
were formed
• Capacity of 1,118 individuals was built on community
management skills through 48 trainings
• Capacity of 684 individuals was built on leadership
management skills through 24 trainings
• Capacity of 25 master trainers enhanced on CMST &
LMST contents, development and advocacy skills
• Three-day training of LSO members held on proposal
writing and financial management
• IRSP staff capacity was built on PRA, social mobilization,
HIV&AIDs, Gender, report writing, Monitoring and
Evaluation and communication
• 8 experience sharing and manager conferences were held
• 3 exposure visits of LSOs’ members and IRSP staff paid
to NRSP
• 13 activities were carried out engaging youth in healthy
activities
Result 2: Community social infrastructure built or
rehabilitated to improve basic social service delivery,
taking into account disaster risk reduction principles
Under the project, 32 schemes will be completed for the
communities. The schemes are identified through the
communities. The role of COs and VOs was very important in
identification of the schemes as they were the representatives
of the whole communities. The VOs were asked to prioritize
three projects (in consultation with COs) in their village. They
shared the projects with IRSP which were technically reviewed
by Community Physical Infrastructure (CPI) Coordinator while
social aspect was validated by SOs. The projects were visited
along with COs and VOs members and 32 schemes were
finalized (8 in each UC). The women participation in the project

5. Poverty Alleviation and Community Development (PACD)
Summary of the Progress:
Poverty Alleviation and Community Development (PACD) project is designed to mobilize and organize the communities in project
area of district Jhang, Punjab to improve the livelihoods of the poor & vulnerable people, enhancing the local governance and
strengthening social cohesion; focused on poverty alleviation through participatory and inclusive development. This project
is implemented by IRSP in 4 UCs of the Jhang district through SABAWON. The project is based on the RSPs 3-tiers social
mobilization system.
This report provides the summary of activities since inception of the project to the month of December 2015. During the project
period the focus remained on developing the 3-tiers mobilization system in the project area.
The trust and support of the district administration, line departments, local political leadership and local CSOs is secured by
conducting Program Planning Workshop and Stakeholders Workshop for better implementation of the project.The recruited staff
of SABAWON was trained on the project design and approaches involved in the implementation of the project by conducting a
5-days training involves participatory approaches.
Baseline survey was carried out in the target communities with input from local government. The baseline survey provided an
understanding of pre-intervention situation in terms of both economic circumstances of the community, and the existing level of
basic social amenities available to them.
The project staff has mobilized the local communities following the social mobilization process and organized the communities
in the form of 400 Community Organizations at sub-village/basti/ward level. There are 7,376 community member become the
members of these organization which constitute 62% male and 38% female. The team has collected the different information
from targeted villages, as well as UC level service providers for UC profiling and basic information about the UC has been
collected and developed UC profiles.The manual for CMST are prepared in Urdu, staff is trained as master trainer for conducting
the CMST and plan for conducting CMST is prepared. (Annexure-I).
IRSP and SABWON has established a proper review system where the different meetings have been carried out at head office as
well as at field office level for smooth implementation of the project. The project office has established coordination with Punjab
Rural Support Program (PRSP) for understanding the model and coordination to implement the 3-tiers mobilization system. The
project manager and senior team from IRSP field office Bhakkar has also visited the Jhang team for experience sharing and better
implementation of the project.
Result 1: Formation and strengthening of a three tiered community mobilization system for
social and economic development at Community, Village and Union Council level.
Activity 1.1 – Support social mobilization process in the project area
The IRSP/SABAWON PA-CD Project staff organized people in the project area through forming 400 community organizations. As
per project document it was ensured that 38% of the COs are exclusively for women. The COs are formed through community
mobilization process which includes situation analysis, dialogues with the community/BBCMs, willingness resolution through
community broader meetings (389), registration and signing MOUs between SABAWON and COs on project terms & conditions
as per project scope of work.
# UC
No. of COs
Total COs
Male Fem-ale Combi-ned
1 Rashid Pur 51 40 11 102
2 Uch Gul Imam 50 40 2 92
3 Kot Murad 60 46 0 106
4 Rodu Sultan 60 40 0 100
Total 211 166 13 400
The formative phase of the CO, initially, took a few months, which included a number of dialogues, selection of poor members and
election of office bearers. The president and manager of a CO are elected on the basis of democratic procedures and developed
mutual consensus on the election process. This was followed by signing of TOP and submission of resolution for CO formation.
CO meetings were initially ensured to be held on a regular basis at least once in every month with maximum attendance.
Women were especially encouraged to form either separate groups or to form joint group with male community members so that
they too could participate in the mainstream of community development at grass root level.
Table 1: Details of COs formed in targeted UCs
Because of cultural factors, it is easier for male COs to be formed first and IRSP/SABAWON strongly encouraged the target
communities for the formation of female COs.
Similarly, members from the poorest of the poor households /oppressed class were encouraged to form Community Organization
in order to enable them to participate in the social empowerment and community development process without hesitation.
Activity 1.2-Community Management Skill Trainings (CMST)
As per project target Community Management Skills Training (3-days) for activists/managers/presidents of the community
organizations (COs) is in-progress which has to be completed from December 2015 to January, 2016 as per plan attached as
(Annexure-ii). The training will enable them to efficiently manage the COs affairs in a participatory way. The office bearers from
target COs will be trained in a wide range of subjects ranging from RSPs 3 tier social mobilization, VOs and LSO formation
procedure, effective communication to record keeping, regular CO meeting, to ensure more than 80% attendance level, to
enhance saving level and its utilization, to keep proper record of all the activities, to carry need analysis, to facilitate development
planning, to interact effectively to link COs with other organizations/agencies and to co-ordinate between CO and SABAWON for
all interventions.
Result 3: Capacities of local administration at Union Council and Tehsil level to plan, monitor
and supervise development strengthened
This result is underway through various activities like; supporting development of Union Council Profiles, strengthening linkages
meetings. The strong coordination with newly elected members of the UCs will be established and their capacity will be built on
development process.
Activity 3.3: Engaging the media to highlight the project interventions
The project engaged especially the local print media during district stakeholder workshop and field visits during CMST trainings,

6. WASH Early Recovery for Conflict Affected Families (WERCAF) in Bajuar
Agency
Progress Summary
FATA in general and Bajuar Agency in particular is always facing security threats being the conflict affected region of Pakistan.
IRSP remained in a much closed contact with the political administration and has followed their security instructions during
implementation of the field activities which has enabled us to be vigilant and no such threats were faced by the staff.
During implementation of the project the targeted communities remained very supportive and visit to the CBECs, schools,
conducting BLS and hygiene promotion activities were successfully carried out.
During the BLS/KAP Survey it was found that 90% of the people are dependent on the schemes which are constructed by the
community on self-help basis. Only 10% of the community are dependent on the government led schemes. 85% of these
schemes are either gravity or springs while dug wells are 12% and hand pumps are 3% in the targeted areas. In most of the
cases more than 80% water sources are near to the community and 93% water is fetched by the women.
The impact of water treatment, hygiene, and sanitary interventions on improving child health outcomes such as absenteeism,
infections, knowledge, attitudes, and practices and adoption of point-of-use water treatment. The project improved health,
learning and performance of primary school pupils and teachers by providing a cleaner and safer learning environment. Project
activities focused on provision of safe water and adequate sanitation and the adoption of better hygiene practices. The project
aimed to strengthen local operations and maintenance and management capacity by offering innovative solutions to commonly
encountered technical and organizational problems, and linking school efforts to community development and ownership.
Project Achievements
elow is the summary of project achievements;
• A total of 360 health & hygiene session were conducted with 6,241 children’s (3,089 girls & 3152boys) 2,241 female
and 1644 male on hazards of open defecation, safe use of drinking water, water borne diseases and importance of hand
washing.
• A total of 38 WMCs were formed for smooth implementation of the project activities.
• In order to ensure best hygiene practices among the students, 38 CECs were formed.
• GHWD celebrated in 2 schools and 2 CBECs with an objective to mobilize the children and adults regarding the importance
of hand washing. A total of 1,375 girls, 651 boys, 106 female & 156 male participated in GHWD.
• A total of 6 village Clean-up Campaign conducted at 6 different villages of Bajuar agency with the participation of School
children, PTC and community members for the awareness of environmental hygiene.
• 06 health and hygiene promotion campaigns conducted at CBECs level to adopt best hygiene practices by the community.
• A total of 72 pour flash latrines (3 stances in 16 & 2 stance in 12 CBECs) constructed for children (1138 girls & 942 boys) of
28 CBECs.
• A total of 23 DWSS constructed for provision of clean drinking water to children’s (1138 girls & 942 boys) of 28 CBECs with
support and coordination of TIJs, WMCs, community and line department.
• A total of 28 hand washing pads constructed in 28 CBECs for water collection & hand washing purposes benefiting 1138
girls & 942 boys
• A total of 28 solid waste bins installed in 28 CBECs for safe disposal of waste.
• A total of 16 latrine cleaning kits distributed among WMCs of 16 CBECs for proper maintenance & cleanliness of latrines.
• A total of 16 WMCs (143 members) & 16 CECs (160 children) were capacitated for operation and maintenance of WASH
facilities.
• Two days training imparted to stakeholders of the project about Peace Education.
• A total of 40 water quality test conducted in order to insure safe and clean drinking water for users.
• Strong coordination, linkages and liaison is established with political administration, law enforcing agencies, community,
education dept., PHED, NGOs and UN agencies for better results of the project.
Output 1. CBE catchment areas have access to and maintain WASH facilities.
Water Supply
IRSP has constructed 23 water supply schemes as compared to targeted 20 schemes. The increased in the number
of water supply schemes from 20 to 34 is agreed among IRSP, IRC based on the actual needs and demand of the
beneficiary community.
No. of schemes No. of beneficiaries
23 1,138 942
During the reporting period IRSP has constructed 23 drinking water supply schemes for provision of safe drinking water to
children of 28 CBECs (3 DWSS serving two CBECs). IRSP has ensured participation of the community, TIJs, WMCs and Political
administration for smooth implementation and better sustainability. The construction of the water supply schemes is regularly
supervised and monitored by IRSP and IRC technical teams in order to ensure the quality and pace of work.The monitoring assured
the construction in accordance to standards and engineering codes in close collaboration with Government Line Departments.
No. of latrines No. of beneficiaries
72 1,138 942
Sanitation
A total of 72 pour flash latrines (3 stances in 16 & 2 stance in 12 CBECs) constructed in 28 CBECs for safe disposal of human
excreta. Once the latrines construction completed TIJ & WMCs member were provided with latrine cleaning kits to ensure the
cleanliness of latrine. A total of 16 (03 Buckets, 03 Mugs, 03 Lottas, 03 Commode Cleaning Brushes, 02 Grooms, 01 Phenol, 02
Gloves Pairs and 02 Masks) Latrine Cleaning Kits were also provided during the project period.
Cleanup Campaigns
Sanitation condition of Bajuar agency is very much poor. The streets and drains were choked with debris causing stagnancy of
water. The clean-up activity was conducted in collaboration with TIJs & WMCs members, Khar Municipal Administration and
Political Administration for better sanitation purposes. A total of 6 different spots/villages were cleaned and the drainage systems
were restored in close coordination with Political Administration and local communities.

7. WASH Management Committees
WMCs
Membership
Teachers Community/TIJ
21 Male WMCs 42 147
18 Female WMCs 36 126
Total 39 78 273
Community involvement and participation is the key to success in every developmental program and their ownership can sustain
the project interventions. Therefore; IRSP formed 39 WMCs (18 female & 21 male) each comprising 8 to 10 members through
a social mobilization process. The capacity of these WMCs further strengthened by providing training to them on their roles &
responsibilities; including action planning, monitoring and maintenance of WASH facilities.
Water Quality Monitoring
During the reporting period a total of 40 Pre and post Water Quality Tests of target water sources were conducted to ensure
the availability of clean drinking water for students and community. The water quality tests checked the turbidity, pH value and
presence of bacteria causing water borne diseases. Proper arrangements were made to purify the water where the water was
found to be contaminated by proper monitoring and purification
Output 2. CBE students, teachers and SMCs promote good health and hygiene practices.
Formation and training of Children Environment Committees (CECs)
No of CECs
Membership
Boys/Girls Teacher
21 Boys CECs 252 boys 21
18 Girls CECs 216 girls 18
Total 39 468 39
To ensure best hygiene practices among students, IRSP formed 39 Children Environmental Committees (CECs) in 39 CBECs.
Each committee consists of twelve members and one teacher. These committees were further capacitated by imparting training
to them for the purpose to maintain cleanness at schools, promote good hygiene practices like safe use of drinking water, hand
washing at critical timings and proper disposal of human excreta.
Health & Hygiene Sessions
Type of Session Number of sessions
Beneficiaries
Men Women Boys Girls
Men 63 1,662
Women 96 2,258
Children 213 3,612 3,384
Total 371 1,662 2,258 3,612 3,384
In order to mitigate the risk pertaining to various water borne diseases, the communities as well as students of CBECs were
provided with an in depth information on the causes and the possible steps that can be taken to reduce the risk. IRSP conducted
360 Health and hygiene sessions (male & female) to ensure community awareness on health issues related to open defecation,
safe use of water and personal hygiene practices. People attended these sessions including parents and students.
SMCs and WMCs maintain WASH facilities
With the completion of WASH facilities in 16 CBECs during first phase of construction, the WMCs of the concern CBECs were
provided with a cleaning kit for better operation & maintenance of the facilities. Practical demonstration sessions conducted with
each WMCs & SMCs for proper and effective use of those kits. Both IRSP & IRC teams are monitoring the facilities on weekly
basis through spot check & observation and provided every necessary information or inputs to the WMCs whenever is required
SMCs/WMCs Trained in WASH facility Maintenance
Once the process of WMCs formation completed and realizing the need of the capacity building of these committees IRSP
conducted trainings of 16 WMCs & CECs on operation & maintenance of WASH facilities, safe use of drinking water, best hygiene
practices, hazards of open defecation and preparation of ORS during the first phase.
The methodology of these training was brain storming sessions, group work and group presentation. The participants were
provided with IRSP/IRC designed IEC material kits to equip them for further promotion of health and hygiene in their respective
areas. These trainings were conducted in schools, CBECs and community gathering places (Hujras) with an integrated and
participatory approach.
Plantation Campaign
IRSP in collaboration with forest department works with schools’ children and community members to provide and plant trees
for improved and better environment. IRSP also celebrated tree plantation campaign at Bajaur Agency jointly with the IDEA at
CBECs and community level. Tree Planting Campaign help connects students and community members to the benefits of trees
and fosters environmental stewardship. These types of activities also support IRSP larger community effort to help grow Bajaur
tree canopy. A total of 1200 trees of indigenous and different species, (Dewodar, Cheerh and Shewa) were planted in different
villages & CBECs of Bajuar Agency.

8. Supporting Government Capacity Building in Rural Water Sector in Punjab
Background
The access to rural water has improved in the last decade
but little attention has been given to the quality aspects,
consequently the consumers are falling prey to diseases
associated with contaminated water. According to JMP (WHO
and UNICEF) Pakistan is on track to achieve the national water
supply target reaching 92% of the population (MDG Target of
91%)
Only in Punjab, rural water coverage is around 93% where
only 32% of communities have access to piped water. The
government-installed tube well-based schemes. The rest of
68% utilizes their own water sources including hand pumps
and dug-wells etc. Between 1961 and 2010, the Government
of Punjab spent over US$300 million to construct 4,100 piped
water schemes, with communities taking over for operation
and maintenance (O&M) after construction. About 33% of
these piped water schemes in Punjab are dysfunctional.
The government of Punjab has an approved water policy
formulated by the support of partners including WSP. The
policies are not implemented in its true spirit and the benefiting
communities are not equipped how to support the service
provider in managing the installations in a better way. Filling
the gap, the WSP is shouldering the responsibility to support
provincial government and community groups in strengthening
& sustaining community based rural water supply schemes.
WSP has completed one round of support to Public Health
Engineering Department (PHED) Punjab in 2013 under which
performance based rewards initiative was introduced for
performing Community Based Organizations (CBOs), back up
support mechanism was devised to sustain CBOs operations
in case of disaster/emergences and major technical faults in
schemes.
As result of these initiatives some CBOs are now better capable
of managing rural water supply efficiently and about 50 CBOs
have excelled in provision of water supply to customers utilizing
the skills imparted by WSP. Theses CBOs have managed to
generate computerized bills, developing complaint mechanism
and excellent accounting and operation and maintenance
system. WSP also exposed the government officials of KP
and Kashmir to Punjab model. The KP government is inclined
to internalize some of the initiatives that in the province that
has proved successfully in Punjab. This includes support to
KP government in drinking water policy and establishment of
“Sector Reform Unit” with support of UNICEF and SDC.
Objective of the Assignment:
Following are the objective of the assignment;
Objectives for Rural Water:
• Provide training/orientations to CBOs in management of
rural water schemes
• Strengthening of community based approaches in rural
water supply
• Promoting lateral learning among provinces & CBO
• Incentivizing performance through awards and recognition • Information dissemination, cross and inter provincial
exposure to best practices
Achievements of the project;
n this assignment IRSP has supported the government and
other stakeholders to scale up and adopt the best practices
in rural water sector. Following activities are carried out to
promote best practices and build the capacity of stakeholders;
Capacity Building of PHED staff and CBOs:
To improve service delivery in water sector, WSP-SA assigned
the task of capacity building activities to IRSP in the Province
of Punjab. After assessing the target audience, to execute
the assignment “Supporting government capacity building in
rural water sector” the training workshops were designed to
strengthen the CBOs and CD unit of PHED Punjab. Before
starting the trainings, an inception workshop was arranged
for designing the training and prioritize the contents in which
members from CBOs and CD Unit participated. Total 8 (3-days)
training workshops were executed in which 218 participants
from CBOs and CDU participated from 9 divisions of the
province.
IRSP has developed manuals for social mobilization, hygiene
promotion, gender mainstreaming, social accountability and
M&E for CD unit while record keeping, financial management,
documentation, operation & maintenance, fund raising, water
quality control, cleaning of water storage tank complaints
handling, new connection and disconnection policy, water
meter type; specification and installation, bill printing and
distribution, accountability, financial management, cost
recovery and transparency were designed for CBOs.
Monitoring indictors for CBO performance were developed
including monitoring formats for CBOs and six monthly
reporting of financial, O&M and customer complaints at water
supply scheme level.
According to the evaluation of the trainings, topic of water
quality and social mobilization were appreciated by the
participants 71% and 70% respectively. 60% of the participants
ranked the trainers and training methodology as excellent as
the knowledge level improved during the training. 50% of the
participants demanded to arrange the trainings at district level
to ensure more participation from the community. 37% of the
participants having the view that the contents should explained
in more detail by increasing the training duration up to five-
days.
Developing monitoring indicators:
Developing monitoring indicators and a mechanism for data
transmission for CBO performance with Punjab PHED (social
mobilization cell) on a six-monthly basis, including incentives
for CBOs who share timely and required data with PHED, and
capacity building of CBOs to share data on indicators with
PHED.
IRSP has studied the existing documents of PHED during a
desk review by IRSP M&E personnel and a report on new
indicators are shared with PHED and WSP. The monitoring
indicators are finalized based on the feedback of PHED and
WSP for implementation.
Creating networks of CBOs (in 2 selected districts):
IRSP has established CBOs and CSOs network in the past in
district Mardan and Swat for WASH project which were very
successful. Based on that experience IRSP is establishing 2
similar networks in Chakwal and Vihari districts on pilot basis.
IRSP has interacted with the functional CBOs during field visits
and mobilization sessions and FGDs will be carried out to create
a network of these CBOs. Based on consensus a network will
be established at district level and a meeting will be conducted
at district level where its executive body will be elected. This
network will serve as platform for CBOs to share knowledge,
experiences and issues related to operations, management
and other areas. The main objective is to promote the peer-
to-peer learning process leading to capacity building of CBOs
and sustainability of schemes. The network will be trained in
coordination, knowledge generation and knowledge sharing.
The best CBO of the district will be identified and trained to
lead the network.
3rd CBO Performance Competition Award:
Organize 3rd
CBOs Performance CompetitionAward on the basis
of learning from 1st
and 2nd
CBOs Performance Competition
Awards. This award will now be hosted by UNICEF and IRSP
will serve as consultant firm to validate the CBOs performance
in the field after being nominated by PHED in 36 districts of
Punjab. The selection of best CBOs per district will be made
as per earlier agreed criterion, validation of quality of services
delivered by CBOs and review of record keeping through spot
checking in field, performance competition award ceremony
among top 36 CBOs of Punjab through panel interviews and
popular voting.
Access to information:
The objective is to promote the culture of information sharing
and transparency within CBOs through access to information.
Display boards will be designed and supplied for 36 CBOs
(best CBO of each district of 2013 2nd
Performance Award
competition). The display boards with – dash board indicators
- information like name, technical details (pump & motor),
year of establishment, number of connections, (types), tariff
(for each type), last three months’ revenue, last three months’
expenditure, last three months’ complaints, complaints
addressed etc. The CBO will update the board on monthly
basis so some sections will be permanent and some will be
blank where CBO will put data.

9. To reduce incidence of water borne diseases in the IDPs and Hosting
communities of district Bannu by the provision of safe drinking water and
adequate sanitation facilities
he project intervention aimed to minimize the ratio of water borne diseases in the IDPs and host communities at district Bannu. For
achieving the desired goal, IRSP with the financial support of SDC started the project by improving access to WASH facilities
in the target area. The project was implemented in two pronged approach of hard and soft intervention. Provision of water
and sanitation facilities in schools, communities and health facilities were followed by training of community members, school
teachers, health staff and PHED officials on water quality and disinfection. For the successful execution of the project, PHED,
Health and education department were involved in the activities.
To ensure the sustainability of the project, the community members, school teachers and health staff was trained on the operation
and maintenance of the installed water sources.
Unlike other developmental and long term projects, it is hard to observe the overall impact of the project due to the short period
of intervention, however pre and post KAP survey was performed to analyse the efficiency of the intervention.
The project was implemented in 12 union councils of district Bannu for the displaced people from NWA along with host
communities. Due to the large influx of the IDPs it was challenging to provide them access to safe drinking water and better
sanitation. During the project, PHED, education and health department were regularly coordinated and involved in the activities.
The updates of the project were shared with district administration, WASH cluster and army correspondent on weekly and
monthly basis.
4,000 IDPs families were targeted for the promotion of household water treatment and improved hygiene along with the provision
of soap and jerry can to each targeted family. IEC materials were developed regarding safe drinking water and hygiene which
were shared during the community sessions. In addition, Global hand washing day was also celebrated in the schools in order to
promote the messages through school kids. 106 school teachers were trained on water quality and treatment along with operation
and maintenance of small water sources. 101 staff from health department were trained on water quality and household water
treatment. 200 PHED staff were trained on disinfection and cleaning of water storage tank by using chlorine while the same staff
was practically involved during chlorination.
5 public water supply schemes from PHED and 34 small water sources were rehabilitated along with 40 installation of new hand
pumps in the schools and target communities. 57 existing latrines were rehabilitated while 36 new latrines were constructed in
the schools, RHC and community places. 252 water sources were disinfected while 282 pre and 215 post water quality analysis
was performed. Furthermore, WHO, PHED department, education department, health department and WASH cluster working
group also contributed and provided extended support during the project.
Project Outputs;
• During the analysis of bacteriological water quality of rehabilitated water sources, it was observed that 94% of them were safe for
drinking and were without bacteriological contamination, the ratio was 20% before disinfection.
• According to the health data collected from BHUs, 27% diarrheal patients were recorded which was reduced to 10% in the end of the
project.
• 71% of the target population were practicing proper hand washing in the IDPs communities and schools the ratio was 56% before the
project.
• The quantity of water increased after rehabilitation of public water supply schemes run by PHED and TMA at target area. 86.6% of the
target population were satisfied with the quality and quantity of water observed in the post KAP survey in the target area.
• Sufficient water is available at schools and IDPs hosting communities after the installation new water sources. According to the post
KAP survey 89.3% of the population was satisfied with the provision of water facilities at schools and community level.
• The sanitation facilities improved through the rehabilitation of existing and installation of new latrines in the target schools. 68% of the
target population were satisfied with the provision of latrine facility in the schools and community level.
• The target communities (4,000 families) sensitized and it was observed that 79% of them were having enough knowledge of water
quality and 71% having improved knowledge regarding hand washing and hygiene.
• 4,000 community men, women and children are trained on household water treatment methods, safe handling and storage of drinking
water. Soap and jerry cans for storing drinking water distributed among 4,000 families.
• 71% of Community men, women and children are practicing hand washing in critical timings and maintaining better hygiene.
• Water quality improved from 26% to 93% after disinfection of public water supply schemes run by PHED, TMA and other water sources
at schools and IDPs hosting areas.
• PHED and TMA staff trained on water quality and disinfection in emergencies and 12% of them were practicing at water supply scheme
level.
Distribution of IEC materials in community.

10. Citizen Engagement for Social Services Delivery (CESSD)
Background
The Citizen Engagement for Social Service Delivery (CESSD,
Phase III project), operating in 11 districts of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province works at the community, district,
and provincial levels to strengthen service delivery across KP
in the education, health care, and water supply sectors. The
project’s goal is to improve the quality of basic social services
in KP and increase access to and use of these services,
particularly by girls and women.
CESSD project progress FY 2014-15
• One-day PTCs orientations were held with each PTC
on government mandated roles and responsibilities of
PTCs for 176 Parent Teacher Councils in selected PTCs
in consultation with district education department. (Girls
Schools were 87 & Boys Schools were 89).
• Total 13 Mothers’ groups were formed in boys’ primary
schools in the light of the PTC guidebook.
• 44 events of Four-days trainings on roles and
responsibilities, financial management, PTC record
keeping, School Improvement Plan (SIP), Primary
Education Quality Standards (PEQS), raising awareness of
the PTCs on corporal punishment for 89 males PTCs & 87
female PTCs were held.
• 80 General Body Meetings of 80 different PTCs were
conducted in which progress, planning and challenges to
PTCs were discussed and action plan were developed.
• 18 events of two-day training on Gender and education
for male PTCs & female PTCs were conducted in which
total of 176 PTCs were trained.
• 18 events of Two-Day trainings on Social Accountability
(Right to public service, right to information) for newly
selected 87 female PTCs and 89 male PTCs.
• Conducted a six-month adult literacy course for 21
mothers’ groups.
• Facilitated and coached 80 PTCs for the preparation and
implementation of School Improvements Plans (involving
mother groups).
• 76 UC level PTCs Networks were developed and 10
circle level PTC Networks were established through PTC
election.
• Best PTCs Annual conference were conducted in
Islamabad.
• Community Forum were conducted through networks at
district level.
• 2 Events of One-day training on revised role &
responsibilities of PTCs were conducted for old selected
15 male PTCs & 15 female of years 2011-12
Citizen Engagement for Social Services Delivery (CESSD) III
Background
The provincial government has taken steps towards improving sanitation levels across KP, and reducing open defecation, by
developing national and provincial sanitation policies (some yet to be approved) to meet communities’ sanitation demands and
needs. In FY 2013-14, CESSD rolled out CLTS activities in 4 districts, with a view to identify target areas with open defecation
issues, and sensitize and mobilize their residents on health and hygiene issues. As a next step, CESSD incorporated into its
FY2014-15 annual work plan a series of additional CL TS related activities. These include the assessment of existing low cost
latrine technologies and linkages between communities, sanitation suppliers and latrine masons.
IRSP assessed the existing low cost latrine technologies, identify affordable models and market new latrine options for use
by target communities (Abbotabbad, Chitral, Nowshera and Manserah). Community members are connected to sanitary shop
owners and local masons, who will in turn be trained on the use of low cost latrine materials. Low cost demo latrine materials are
developed, introduced and provided to sanitary shop owners for replication.
Community resource persons are also identified and trained to mobilize communities on the safe disposal of human excreta and
to promote low cost latrine options. A fare (or “Mela”) was organized to demonstrate low cost materials to a wider audience
for uptake in their respective communities. The fare has provided an opportunity for participant to hear from sanitation/WASH
experts.
Following are the achievements of the assignment:
Research Study:
During 2014, IRSP implemented a project of CLTS with support of Citizen Engagement for Social Services Delivery (CESSD) in 4
districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.This research study is carried out in these 4 districts namely, Abbottabad, Chitral, Mansehra and
Nowshehra to determine/ assess the existing low latrines uses, practices, availability, OD trends and culture in communities and
openness to latrine use.This study also desired to identify gaps in CLTS and latrine provision interventions in KP and also identify
lesson learnt and best practices from donor organizations and WASH Programs perspectives.
The study involves different techniques that include data collection through FGDs and KIIs with experts, masons and vendors
adopting a random sampling method.
The major findings of the data analysis show that people have adopted the already available traditional toilet options and did not
replicate the low cost sanitation models which were introduced to in these communities by different donors. During the study,
two major types of latrines were seen which were adopted by the local communities like hilly areas 81% of people are using/

11. constructed a “soakage pit type of latrines”. While in Nowshehra district, 70% of the people are using “precast rings type of
latrines”. These two major types of latrines are appropriate for local conditions and has greater acceptability as viable option.
The major reason behind not constructing latrines was mentioned as poverty/low income phenomena (82% responses expressed
by people with no latrines). However, it was also found that construction of latrines was not priority of the people while they were
constructing their homes.
It was found that even the villages have been declared as Open Defecation Free, there were still signs of open defecation as
the communities reverted to old practices because of the very short term projects and lack of a strong follow up mechanism.
However, it was seen that wherever the CLTS process is triggered by an expert social organizer then there is a visible change in
the community behavior (Like in villages of Mansehra). The latrines coverage was sufficiently increased in all the target districts
through triggering of CLTS.
The low cost latrines models are not appropriately linked with communities as masons and vendors were unable to replicate the
same models on which they were capacitated. Dry pit model was found the most rejected/ misappropriate type of latrines, the
study reveals.
The effective CLTS triggering has significant impact on communities as the number of household latrines increased compared
to the baseline which has reduced the open defecation practices in the communities. No technical or financial support is given
to households during construction of latrines by any organization. Communities expressed their views that poor of the poorest
should be given some subsidy/ financial support during the construction of latrines.
Analyzing the overall process of CLTS, it was learnt that there has been a compromise on selection of villages, as well as no well-
trained and skilled persons were engaged in CLTS triggering processes. Similarly, local organizations and natural leaders were
also ignored during the interventions, while follow up mechanism was also missing.
During the KIIs with the CLTS experts and practitioners it was realized that there is a greater need to find out potential peoples
who can better understand the CLTS processes and can implement the approach in letter and spirit. The peoples who possess
the natural qualities of a facilitator, should be meaningfully engaged in the CLTS triggering processes.The inexperienced peoples
should be avoided in triggering processes.
Greater investments are needed in the natural leaders and in the existing local institutions by involving them in the follow-up and
monitoring for retaining and sustaining such interventions.
To scale up the low cost sanitation, the local masons and vendors should be part and parcel of all project process. More time has
to be given for follow up and monitoring and short term projects should be avoided.
A holistic approach should be adopted to achieve the desired target of total sanitation by involving all donors’ efforts at one place
as compared to work in isolation and pockets.
Training of Local Masons and Vendors on Low Cost Sanitation Models:
Improving sanitation coverage in the country, needs capacity building of communities, masons, vendors, introducing low cost
options and advocacy with government. IRSP in collaboration with CESSD arranged One-day training of Masons and Vendors/
sanitary shop owners on low cost latrine technologies. These trainings were held in Abbottabad and Chitral.
Training objectives:
• Educate the masons and shop owners on the importance of sanitary latrines
• Train local masons and artisans on alternative building technologies of latrine construction
• Educate local masons and sanitary shop owners ensuring accessibility inclusion of Gender, disabled and old age people in
latrine construction
• To capacitate local masons on different low cost latrine designs so that they shall implement them at field level keeping in
view the local culture/acceptability, affordability and accessibility
Sanitation Fare
The participant included people from different walk of life i.e. government and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) officials, school
teachers and students, masons, vendors and experts from renowned institute. People form district Abbottabad, Chitral, Mansehra
and Nowshehra were also invited to the fare as CLTS project was implemented in these districts.The fare was attended by almost
300 individuals.
During fare, various actors displayed their stalls showcasing their work and contribution to the country in WASH and other
sectors. The stalls were displayed by International Rescue Committee (IRC), ACTED, IDEA, Khwendo Kor, RAHNUMA, IRSP
and Aurat Foundation. IRC and ACTED displayed 2 different types of low cost latrines. The participants took keen interests and
questioned them of their work and future plans.
7.4.1 Technical Sessions:
The fare including technical sessions where experts from well reputed institutions presented their experiences, views and work
on sanitation with the audience.The session was planned to know opportunities, threats and low cost affordable solutions to the
problem. The experts included the following officials;
Mr. Saif Ullah:
Mr. Saif presented the findings of the research study of 4 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa It was shared that the construction of
latrine was increased in result of the CLTS interventions, people who were reluctant to use latrines are now using latrine at home,
about 80% participants responded that the latrines are not constructed due to poverty and people are practicing open defecation.
Mr. Dr. Sher Jamal (NUST Islamabad)
Dr. Sher Jamal presented his experience/views on low cost and improved toilets. Before starting he shared the existing WASH
situation in Pakistan
Mr. Bilal (Water and Sanitation Program-South Asia (WSP-SA))
Mr. Bilal in his presentation highlighted the key reasons for not constructing latrines or reasons of OD and the assistance provided
by WSA-SA to have better solution of the existing situation.
Mr. Dr. Bahadur Nawab Khattak (COMSAT Abbottabad)
Dr. Bahadur strongly recommend this model to be adopted. At the end, following recommendations were made;
• Integration of health and sanitation interventions
• Health policy and strategy and its integration with sanitation policies and strategy
• Active role of government institutions
• Community participation and ownership
• Capacity building of local people and government institutions
Ms. Sumaira (Akhtar Hameed Khan Trust Rawalpindi)
Ms. Sumaira from AHKT shared her experience on working with govt. officials. She asked WASH actors to be committed with
their work and should work parallel to govt. institutions as provision of water and sanitation services is mainly the responsibility
of govt. i.e. Municipal committees and PHED.

12. Citizens’ Action for Democratic Governance in Pakistan
Background
The Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA) is implementing Citizens’ Action for Democratic Governance
(CADG) through the member organizations of the Free and fair Election Network (FAFEN) from May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016 in
order to sustain and strengthen its core programme activities and prepare for a longer-term future programming. This project
builds on the successes of “Supporting Transparency, Accountability and Electoral Processes in Pakistan” (STAEP) programme
and represents the planned core election-related programming and activities. TDEA-FAFEN, through this funding, will work to
strengthen its key areas of election-related, institutional oversight and citizen demand work, knitting together its election and
between-elections initiatives and building on its track record of uniquely successful electoral and democratic reform advocacy.
The project follows DFID support to the “Supporting Transparency, Accountability and Electoral Processes in Pakistan” project
(2011-2014) and European Union’s Long-Term Election Observation and Oversight Project (2012-2014). Both projects were
implemented by FAFEN. Learning from STEAP, the proposed action will have increased focus on more representative citizens’
groups for greater community buy-in; ensure increased participation of women and other socially marginalised section of society,
and to create synergies with organizations working on similar issues. To bring the issues of governance to political mainstream,
TDEA-FAFEN will further streamline and strengthen its work with political parties through increased engagement at all levels.
The primary focus of the program will be on developing new, and strengthening existing relationships between rights-holders
and duty-bearers, to enable citizens’ voices to be channeled into administrative, regulatory and legislative reforms, enabling
improved electoral, legislative and local governance.These approaches will deliver increased value for money for donors and more
sustainable civil society voice and accountability in Pakistan. Scope of Work for the Implementing Partner of CADGP is as follows
as per the Milestones of the Project Management Plan:
Programme components:
Electoral Reforms Advocacy
IRSP followed the criteria which have been given by FAFEN for the formulation of district and regional level governance support
groups. The groups are responsible for generating the demands and supporting the policy advocacy initiative at the provincial
level. FAFEN designed and conducted District and Regional Governance Group training in District Mardan while IRSP provided all
the logistical, coordination, communication and travel support for the training.
Integrated Regional Support Program is generating various electoral reforms demands at the district level. In 2015 District
Governance Group has generated 5 campaigns on delimitation and polling stations location against the following areas.
Election observation
As a step towards free and fair elections in Pakistan, FAFEN/IRSP deployed 75 trained citizens (42 Male and 33 Female) for 75
union councils to observed 225 sample polling stations in District Mardan. All observers were issued accreditation card by ECP.
DRO told that he didn’t have any knowledge about accreditation or didn’t take the responsibility, referred to ECP for issuance of
accreditation cards.
All the observers were identified and profiled as per the already set criteria and ensured 100% participation in one-day training on
election observation. Upon conclusion of training, polling stations were assigned to each observer and required reporting formats
were handed over to each observer.
All the observers were trained on technical aspects of the voting and counting process, Local government act 2013, amendments
in 2014. They were also discussed about the state, governments, why local government elections are necessary and how the
people can access to their local representatives and their involvement in development work.Three polling stations were assigned
to each observer with standardized checklists to be filled in the specified time during Election Day.
Project facilitator held various meetings with Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) district office, DRO office, ROs for obtaining
polling Scheme, sharing list of observers and getting accreditation cards.
All standardized checklists successfully collected some on the same day and remaining on next day from 72 out of 75 observers
further handed over to TDEA trainers.
FAFEN designed a customized training for LG election observers, while IRSP identified and profiled 131 election observers and
provided logistics for the trainings in three districts of Punjab. IRSP successfully observed three districts i.e. Bhakkar, Mianwali
and Layyah.
District Assembly Observation
IRSP is regularly observing district assembly proceedings of District Mardan and reporting to FAFEN secretariat.

13. ILM Possible-Take a Child to School (TACS)
Project Background
British Council (BC), Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA-FAFEN), Children’s Global Network (CGN) and
School of Leadership Foundation (SOLF) are implementing ILM POSSIBLE-Take a Child to School (TACS) project in four provinces
of Pakistan- Punjab (25 Districts), Sindh (18 Districts), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (12 Districts) and Baluchistan (5 Districts). The aim
of the project is to enroll 135,000 out of school children (5-11 years) primarily in Government Primary School but in areas where
government schools are not available or their capacity is full, enrollment will be made in private schools that offer free education
(e.g. Charity Schools). Of the newly enrolled children, 80% are expected to stay in school during the life of the project.The project
will accomplish these results using a holistic approach that engages all the education stakeholders to ensure children enroll in
school, stay in school and learn while in school. For these stakeholders, the project will deliver (a) increased number of better
informed parents committing to enroll their children and (b) an increased number of parents who are interested to retain their
children in schools. These goals and objectives will be achieved through a set of following activities:
• Identification 14,500 potential volunteers who show interest in working for the improvement of enrollment in their area
during the project life. (Share of Mardan District is 300 volunteers)
• Strong mobilization among the community members to increase enrollment of out of school children
• Identification of potential community members for the formation of 250 Mohallah Committees (MCs) to take advocacy
initiatives regarding improvement of school infrastructure, staffing, basic facilities etc. (Share of Mardan District is 5 MCs. 1
MC per Union Council)
• Dosti initiative to be launched in 120 selected schools which will mainly consist of engagements in extra curriculum
activities, sports etc.
Role of FAFEN in TACS Project:
FAFEN’s role in the ILM Possible-Take a Child to School (TACS) project is to build the capacity of BC Partner Organizations, to
facilitate field staff on the technical aspects of the project such as implementation process and reporting through dedicated
online utility and periodically conduct monitoring of project activities to verify, validate and assess that project resources are being
used for intended purposes in a defined manner and yielding the desired results. FAFEN’s broader roles include:
• Building the Program capacity of BC Partner through periodic trainings, constant feedback and on-site mentoring through
FAFEN’s member organization
• Conducting monitoring of enrollment, retention, MC formation and advocacy initiatives
• Developing and updating the online utility- ILM Information System (IIS)
Scaling Up Menstrual Hygiene Management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Background
Menstruation remained a taboo in our society and a very little attention is given to adverse effects comes as result of bad
menstrual hygiene practices. The MHM was first introduced by IRSP in development sector as part of the hygiene promotion
activities with support on WaterAid in Pakistan. Realizing the importance; IRSP has started a capacity building projects with its
own financial human resource to scale up the best practices of Menstrual Hygiene Management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
After a series of meetings with district health department of Mardan, the following activities were agreed;
• Development, printing and dissemination of IEC (information, education and communication) material
• Arranging and conducting 400 trainings on MHM and Hygiene Promotion to train approx. 2,000 health department staff
• Developing action plan with health department
• Progress tracking mechanism
• Bridging communities with health department
• Training on low cost sanitary pads development
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between IRSP and Health Department to perfume these activities. The prime
responsibility of capacity building and support was taken by IRSP while the health department agreed to provide trainees, venue
and logistic support for trainees during the trainings.
TOT of LHWs (Lady Health Workers) and LHS (Lady Health Supervisors) on MHM
The objective of these trainings were to develop the capacity of LHWs and LHS on menstrual hygiene management and low cost
sanitary pads production.
These trainings were carried out in 8 locations of district Mardan mostly the BHUs and Type-D hospitals. These trainings were
participated by the LHWs and LHS of the relevant regions.
The direct beneficiaries of these trainings were 241 staff members of health department while the indirect beneficiaries
(committee members trained by these staff members) of the training are 2,410.These staff members who were trained by IRSP
are covering more 226,018 population of the district and ultimately these messages will be reached to this population as hygiene
promotion is integral part of the LHWs job description.
During the trainings different participatory approaches were used, like starting with brainstorming through questions and answers

14. Water Quality Lab of IRSP
Water quality monitoring and treatment is one the main expertise of IRSP. The laboratory was established in 2009, Delagua
was initially used for bacteriological water testing. Further in 2011; IRSP established a fully equipped laboratory for Chemical,
Bacteriological and physical water testing.
At current, chemical, physical and bacteriological water analysis is performed for household as well as community water supply
schemes. Chlorine production kit (WATA Kit) is also available which is used for the production of chlorine consumed in treatment
of contaminated sources.
The bacteriological water testing is now even more advanced as testing is shifted from Delagua kit to “Compact dry EC plates”
for the analysis of E. coli (the best indicator of fecal contamination in drinking water).
IRSP has well‐equipped water quality laboratory and trained staff that is providing trainings to many local NGOs andTMAs/PHED
staff in Pakistan. Within the last 5 years, IRSP has trained more than 500 staff members of NGOs, TMA and PHED in biological,
physical and chemical analysis of the water and extended support to the PHED/TMA to make their lab functional. More than
10,000 water testing for bacteriological analysis has been conducted during different projects. More than 500 water sources
were tested for basic chemicals (Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Sodium, Sulfate, Chloride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, Total
Hardness, and Alkalinity) and chemical parameters geo-genic (Arsenic and Fluoride) at various part of the country.
During year 2015; IRSP-Lab provided services in district Bannu, Mardan, Nowshera and Swabi for IRSP projects as well as for
other organizations working in the area. Besides water testing, technical staff also cleaned and shock chlorinated water sources
which were contaminated due to fecal infection.
Type of Activity Performed Total Tested Sources
Bacteriological and Physical testing of water sources 450
Chemical Testing of water sources 120
Water Sources Disinfected through Chlorination 500
• Providing facilitation to BC partners on technical aspects of the project particularly the use of IIS
• To develop and execute targeted education governance reforms advocacy campaign at the national and provincial levels in
order to complement the efforts of BC partners in 60 districts.
Project updates (District Mardan Specific):
Sr. No Details Frequency
1 Monitoring of Enrollment Periodically
2 Monitoring of Retention Biannually
3 Monitoring of Mohallah Committees Periodically
4 Monitoring reports of enrollments verification Monthly Basis
5 Volunteer verification reports Monthly Basis
6 Survey for Midline Study One Time (Mid of the Project
7 Survey and data collection for impact study One Time (End of Project
Being a member of FAFEN, IRSP is conducting monitoring of field activities through periodic field visits and report on timely
basis for keeping the project outputs on target. In this connection, each child enrolled by BC Volunteers in monitored in the same
quarter for enrollment while the retention is monitored on periodic basis. Being a district coordinator, IRSP’s project staff is playing
the role to bridge the time lapse between enrollment and monitoring to ensure harmonious progress of the project and minimize
conflicts in the data reporting.
Overall Progress:
IRSP has successfully monitored 4,156 children claimed by BC Partner as their enrollment of Out of School Children in the target
union councils, regularly monitored the formation and activation of MCs, participated in UC mapping, school profiling and provided
technical support to BC partner on IIS as and when required. All the reports and progress have been uploaded on IIS. Similarly,
retention monitoring of all children have been done.

15. Integrated Regional Support
Program
House # 121, Street 2, Sector A, Sheikh Maltoon Town
Mardan. Khyber Pukhtunkhwa.
Pakistan.
Phone: +92 (937) 880283
Fax: +92 (937) 880284
Web: www.irsp.org.pk
Email: info@irsp.org.pk