Distribution of Health and Hygiene Kits among IDPs
Keeping in view the situation and the needs of the internally displaced people residing in the camps, scattered population and families living with the host families SYF submitted a project Proposal “Humanitarian Assistance to the Civilian Exodus in NWFP” to Gender Advisor CIDA on the basis of Humanitarian assistance. The Gender Advisor  and her relatives in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates generously donated a total amount of Rs 55200 (681US$) to Swat Youth Front for purchasing of health and Hygiene Kits and water coolers for the displaced families living with the host families . The Health and Hygiene Kits and water cooler were distributed among 40 families living with the host families at the scattered and neglected areas of Peshawar, Pakistan.
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Rapid Needs Assessment Report of Swat District:
HOPE’87 in collaboration with Swat Youth Front (SYF) conducted a Rapid Needs Assessment. The eight person’s team conducted an assessment in all seven Tehsils of district Swat The primary focus of the assessment was to evaluate the existing social, economic, security, food security, water & sanitation and health & hygiene situation before and after the crisis. Besides providing statistics and simple analysis, this document also presents key issues related to the needs and expectations of local residents. The core objectives of the study were: (1) to assess the general socio economic conditions of the population in Swat before and after the return (2) to identify immediate needs/priorities of the victims of the conflict (3) to assess the food security and health situation and (4) to gather information regarding the people’s access to water and awareness about sanitation & hygiene practices. The data collection for the survey was based on a primary data collection through interview schedule/questionnaire of affected people and observation in the area.
For more information click : Repid Needs Assessment Report of Swat