Thardeep Rural Development Programme
Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP) is a not-for-profit integrated rural development programme. TRDP works with poor and vulnerable segments of society particularly women in the most deprived and remote areas of Sindh Province.
Social mobilization is the foundation of TRDP program. With participation of community institutions, TRDP implements activities under five major themes: 1) sustainable livelihoods, enterprise development and poverty graduation, 2) elementary education with focus on girl’s education, 3) mother and child health, 4) food security and nutrition improvement and 5) disaster preparedness, management, and water & sanitation.
TRDP is implementing emergency response projects for flood affected population in Sindh. For details of relief activities visit TRDP Facebook page, LinkedIn and Twitter.
TRDP is working in 14 districts of Sindh which are Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpurkhas, Tando Allahyar, Hyderabad, Matiari, Dadu, Jamshoro, Badin, Sanghar, Thatta, Shaheed Benazir Abad, Khairpur and Jacobabad.
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PAIDAR – Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh
(Microgrants for Setting up Micro/Small Businesses)
TRDP is implementing the Microgrants component of the PAIDAR programme in District Tharparkar, Sindh, with funding support from the European Union and technical guidance from United Nation’s Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Thematic Focus of the Microgrants
Micro-grants would be awarded for a diverse range of viable business ideas in any area that contributes to the objectives of the PAIDAR project. Grants will be awarded as per the application and guidelines compliance. However, grants would not be awarded in these four negative list areas: a) infrastructure/ construction, b) subsistence grants, c) grants for non-productive purposes such as purchase of appliances etc., and d) production of agriculture & livestock.
𝗜𝗕𝗔 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, with Learners, nembers of the 'Girls’ Adolescents Club', and Facilitators. Vashoomal, Head of TRDP’s Education Section, briefed the students on the 'Child-Friendly Community Approach' that TRDP is implementing to bring adolescent girls who have dropped out of school back into education.
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𝗜𝗕𝗔 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗥𝗗𝗣
A group of MBA students from IBA, Karachi, accompanied by senior faculty members, and manager Career Development Center (CDC) visited Thardeep Rural Development Programme. The academic field trip was organized by CDC under the MoU signed between IBA and TRDP to promote collaboration which includes study visits of IBA students to TRDP program area. The visit aims to provide postgraduate management students with practical exposure to the socioeconomic context of Tharparkar and TRDP’s development interventions in the region. Ghulam Mustafa Soomro, head of special projects gave presentation to the students on TRDP’s programmes, achievements, and ongoing initiatives. Students and faculty expressed keen interest in TRDP work approach and offered to facilitate free training courses in Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain Management, and other areas, along with potential research collaborations. (Mithi, October 24, 2026)
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ٽي آر ڊي پي جي بجيٽ ٻين ضلعن ۾ ڇو ٿا ھڻون ڇا ٿرپارڪر اوھان کي نوگو ايريا نظر اچي ٿو ڇا ؟
MashaAllah..! Great #TRDP
MashaAllah..! Great #TRDP
Very nice👍 Ghulam Mustafa Soomro 💖💖🙏
Mashallah ❤️❤️❤️❤️
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲: 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.
Mr. Sarmad Bhatti, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Head of Human Resources (HR), Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP), participated in the 'Provincial Review Meeting on Productive Employment and Youth Facilitation, convened in Karachi under the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP), Government of Pakistan. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan sahib, Chairman, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, and attended by senior provincial and federal officials and private sector representatives. The Chairman, PMYP, briefed the participants on the Government of Pakistan’s initiative aimed at creating training, apprenticeship, internship and employment opportunities for youth belonging to 12 districts of Southern Balochistan. During the meeting, the Chairman informed the participants that approximately 25,000 youth have been identified under the programme for skills development and employment facilitation.
The sectors identified for training and employment interventions include construction, including industrial and electrical trades; agriculture, livestock and fisheries; hospitality; allied health and midwifery; and Information Technology (IT). The Chairman further shared that the programme is intended to be extended to all provinces in the future, based on the experience and progress of the current initiative. The discussions emphasised the need for collaboration between Government, training institutions, development organisations, Chambers of Commerce and the private sector to establish a practical pathway from training to apprenticeship/internship and ultimately to productive employment. (October 24, 2026)
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MashaAllah great TRDP
Great #TRDP
Masha Allah, great #TRDP
Great #TRDP
𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆
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Good work by NFE UNICEF Thardeep
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Good work 👍🏻
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT
Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP) is hiring qualified professionals for:
* Civil Engineers
* Civil / Environmental Engineer Intern – Women Candidates Only
* MIS Officer
🌐 Apply online & view complete job details:
jobs.thardeep.org
📅 Deadline: 2 November 2026
#internship #PakistanJobs #NGOJobs #EngineeringJobs #HyderabadJobs
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𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙙𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨. Which of the two disasters, drought or flooding, causes stunting among adolescents? Which areas of Pakistan are most severely affected by all four types of disasters? What are the long-term impacts of disasters on school-going children? How well these responses cohere with district governments' own efforts to sustain education? In the aftermath of the 2022 floods, this research is probably one of the most recent studies of its kind, conducted by highly qualified academicians to explore these critical issues.
In a roundtable held at AKU-Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) in Karachi on October 15, 2026, the findings of a three-year research study titled "Schooling Strategies and Climate Challenges Faced by Adolescents" were discussed and recommendations were made. The study was conducted by senior faculty of LUMS and IDEAS, in partnership with the Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS), the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS),University College London (UCL) and Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP).
The findings show that "drought and air pollution are significantly associated with higher stunting. Each additional year of drought a child lives through is associated with a 1.9 percentage-point higher probability of being stunted, and each additional month of polluted air (PM2.5 above 15 µg/m³) with a 0.9 percentage-point higher probability, against an average stunting rate of 38.5% in the sample." "Floods show no association with stunting and heatwaves show an association that, while statistically significant, is effectively zero in size." "This does," the study notes, "not mean floods are harmless for children's development: floods are one-off events, and a single height measurement cannot pick up the growth faltering around a specific flood."
The study findings show, "Almost all climate shocks result in disruption of schooling in terms of lost school days and a significant reduction in the number of learning hours; either due to individual absences or more frequent school closures by the government. In the case of floods, the school closures are prolonged and last up to 3 months in the worst-affected localities. In the case of extreme heat and cold, the closures are shorter (2 to 3 weeks at a time). Recovery from climate shocks encompasses all steps taken by the government, schools, teachers, and communities to reopen schools for adolescents."
Under the heading 'Mitigation and Recovery', the report noted, "The two most prominent forms of support identified by adolescents were economic recovery and education recovery." Following the 2022 floods, the report noted, "The government is credited with the provision of most of this economic support. NGOs are visible and credited in the immediate aftermath of the flooding... The provincial government’s support for rebuilding homes emerges as a key factor in helping mitigate economic and life shocks following the floods in Sindh." The policy implications highlighted in the study are given in the attached slide.
Moderated by Dr. Rabea Malik, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS) and Assistant Professor at the School of Education, LUMS, Lahore, the roundtable brought together experts from academia, government, and international and national development organizations. The speakers at the roundtable included Dr. Hida Majid, Chair of the Department of Economics at LUMS; Dr. Kulsoom Ghias, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Aga Khan University (AKU), Karachi; Koen Geven, Senior Economist, World Bank; Dr. Saher Asad, Economist, World Bank, South Asia Education Team; Miriam Kugele, Director, Environment and Sustainability, AKU; Murtaza Ali Shah, Deputy Commissioner, Dadu; Zain-ul-Abedin Memon, Deputy Commissioner, Hyderabad; Dr. Aftab Alam, Director, Reform Support Unit (RSU), School Education and Literacy Department (SELD), Govt.of Sindh; Allah Nawaz Samoo, CEO, TRDP; Ghulam Mustafa Soomro, Head of Special Projects, TRDP, Yasir Hussain, Director, Climate Action Center (CAC), Karachi; and Ambreen Ahmed, Director,TRC.
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In the aftermath of the 2022 floods, this research is probably the first study of its kind, conducted by highly qualified faculty, to explore the critical issue of long term impact of the climate- induced calamities. TRDP facilitated teams of renowned experts from LUMS and IDEAS in undertaking extensive fieldwork, engaging with diverse segments of society, particularly adolescents, women, and the poor communities, with limited access to mainstream opportunities, services and low connectivity to social media. The findings of the research will help policymakers and practitioners make informed decisions when prioritising and aligning their responses with the specific needs of those who are disconnected, live in the remote areas, and have been most severely affected by climate-induced disasters.
Excellent study, and much appreciation to the team for this important work. I sincerely hope TRDP will act on the findings and share the study’s outcomes in local languages with local communities, relevant implementing agencies, and other stakeholders. This knowledge-sharing is essential to strengthen community awareness and inform practical interventions to address climate-induced disasters and their devastating impacts on children. Chronic child stunting remains a serious public health crisis in Sindh, where approximately **38% of children are affected**. Its long-term consequences for children’s physical growth, cognitive development, and future potential make it an urgent priority. Addressing this challenge requires coordinated, evidence-based action on nutrition, healthcare, sanitation, and climate resilience, with a strong focus on the most vulnerable communities.
Excellent job and appreciated to all research team team and academia
TRDP has done an excellent job mobilizing the district and engaging a very authentic faculty from highly credible and prestigious universities to conduct this on-the-ground research. It is interesting to note that drought is the most significant cause of stunting, rather than flooding. Also, all four disasters occur in Sindh and have a greater impact there than in the rest of the country. I would suggest uploading the full report to the website if it is available.
Away from digital visibility, market connectivity, and mainstream opportunities, there is a child, a girl, and a community. TRDP’s mission is to work with these girls and their communities. Today, as we celebrate the '𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙧𝙡 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙,'' we reaffirm our commitment to supporting them with passion and patience on their journey towards resilience, hope, and a future much brighter than the present.
روشنیوں، سڑکوں اور مواقع کی دنیا سے دور کئی بستیاں آباد ہیں ۔ ان بستیوں میں کئی بچیاں اور انکے خاندان رہتے ہیں ۔ انکے کچھ خواب ہیں ۔ کچھ امیدیں ہیں ۔ تھردیپ - ٹی آر ڈی پی کا مشن ان بچیوں اور ان کے خاندانوں کو امید کے اس سفر میں ساتھ دینا ہیے۔ ہم بچیوں کا عالمی دن انہی بچیوں کے ساتھ مل کر اس عزم سے منا رہے ہیں کہ انکی محنتیں رنگ لائےگیں ۔ سپنے حقیقت میں تبدیل ہونگے اور کل کی صبح اج سے بہت بہتر ہوگی۔ انشا اللہ ۔
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𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 In a series of capacity-building initiatives for girls, TRDP, with the support of UNICEF Pakistan, conducted a training for 'Girl Adolescent Champions' associated with Post-Primary Non-Formal Education (NFE) centres. The training equipped adolescent champions with the knowledge and skills to promote awareness, peer engagement, participation, and positive practices among adolescent learners within their communities. Each Adolescent Champion also developed an action plan to strengthen their understanding of their responsibilities and active role as facilitators, while promoting the 'Child-Friendly Community' approach. (Oct#TRDP0#UNICEF0#AdolescentChampions##nonformaleducation #ChildFriendlyCommunityi#adolescentempowermentd#educationpowerment #Education
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