Monthly Greater Food September 2015 edition. A representative magazine of NGO sector.

1. BARKAT PROJECT
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JOINING HANDS TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY FROM RURAL AREAS

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3. RISINGPOVERTYINPAKISTAN
ROLEOFLIVESTOCKINPOVERTYALLEVIATIONS
LIVESTOCKSECTORMAKESCONTRIBUTIONTO
IMPROVELIVESINPAKISTAN
BARKATPROJECT
PROJECT INTRODUCTION
EXPANSION OF BARKAT PROJECT WITH SUPPORT OF
TURKISH COOPERATION AND COORDINATION AGENCY (TIKKA)
LAUNCHING CEREMONY PROCEEDINGS
DISTRIBUTIONOFAWARDS
COWS HANDING OVER CEREMONY
FIELD VISIT OF TIKA COORDINATOR
BARKAT FUTURE PLAN PROPOSED TO TIKA
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4. Poverty is not a new phenomenon in Pakistan as every third Pakistani is caught in the ‘poor’
bracket, i.e. some 58.7 million out of a total population of 180 million subsist below the
poverty line. These are daunting figures for every Pakistani. According to the report
Pakistan Living Standards Measurement (PLSM), survey data have registered a decline
in the poverty headcount from 34.5 percent to 12.4 percent in 10 years. Though this
indicates a lot of progress towards poverty alleviation, the realities on the ground do not
match the conclusions. That is the reason why a technical group has been set up by the
Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms to review the official methodology for
povertyestimationandvalidationofpovertynumbers.
According to a , World Development Indicators 2013, 60 percentWorld Bank report
of Pakistan's population lives below the poverty line. The international poverty line is two
dollars a day or an income of Rs 200 per day. The report showed that 21 percent of
Pakistan's population lives below $ 1.25 per day, and a larger number lives under two dollars
a day. A comparison of regional countries showed that the poverty rate in Sri Lanka and
Nepal was significantly less than Pakistan with 23.9 percent and 57.35 percent,
respectively.
To be precise, according to , Pakistan’s 45.6 percent populationHDR 2014 report
lives below the poverty line in accordance with Multidimensional Poverty Indices (MPI).On
the basis of 2012-13 data, the MPI shows that in Pakistan 45.6 percent of the population
poor while an additional 14.9 percent are near multidimensional poverty. The breadth of
deprivation (intensity) in Pakistan, which is the average of deprivation scores experienced by
peopleinmultidimensionalpoverty,is52.0percent.
RISINGPOVERTYINPAKISTAN
Pakistan’s progress on achieving the MDGs is disappointing. Reports prepared by
national and international bodies show that Pakistan will not be able to reach the
MDGsby2015,asitisshortofalmostallitstargetsonthetimescale
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5. Globally demand for meat and milk
rose greatly in the last 20 years. It
willdoubleinthenext20years. The
extent and scope of the livestock
increases are surpassing those of
the Green ‘cereals’ Revolution of
the 1960s and 1970s. This
phenomenon has power to affect
the economy. It has power to
transform the social and physical
landscapes of developing countries.
It is being called a ‘livestock
revolution’. The Livestock
Revolution could help relieve
poverty and hunger worldwide. Livestock contribute to the livelihoods of more than two-thirds
(nearly 2.3 billion) of the world’s rural poor and nearly one person in eight depends almost entirely
onlivestock.
Followingaspectsofthesectorensuresitsuitabilityastoolforpovertyalleviation;
• Livestockcancontributetothenutritionalstatusandqualityoflifeofpeoplewholiveonsmall-
scalefarms.
• Livestock is the major capital asset of small holder farmers. They reproduce themselves under
eventheharshestconditions.
• Livestock-keeping empowers women in particular. Women in
developing countries often own livestock, particularly small
stock,whentheyaredeniedownershipofland.
• If small-holder livestock farmers are encouraged to organize
themselves into cooperatives, associations or public groups, it
will be helpful to increase meat production and improve its
quality as well as to market their surplus produce at appropriate
price.
• The most important characteristic of livestock is that, unlike
otheragriculturalproducts,they‘areflexible:theycanbemoved
in response to variable rainfall conditions and can be purchased or sold in response to variable
marketconditions.
ROLEOFLIVESTOCKINPOVERTY
ALLEVIATIONS
Livestock livelihood
provides pathways
out of poverty for
millions of poorest
people.
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6. LIVESTOCKSECTORMAKESCONTRIBUTION
TOIMPROVELIVESINPAKISTAN
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According to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics; “Over the years, the livestock sector has emerged as a
leading sub-sector of the agriculture sector in Pakistan. It contributed over 11% to the GDP during
2005-06 which is more than the aggregated contribution of entire crop sector (10.3%) of the
country. Livestock production is one of the major activities as about 30-35 million people of rural
areas are engaged in raising livestock and deriving 30-40 % of their incomes. Besides its
importance and share in the national economy, the history of livestock raising is embedded in the
rural lifesinceinceptionof our civilization.It isstilla signof prestigefor the peopleassociatedwith
agriculture sector. It is an integral part of socio-economic activities of the rural areas and plays a
verysupportiveroleinmitigatingtheeffectsofpovertybyprovidingessentialitemsofdailyuse”.
• Tomeetthedietaryneedsoftheruraland
urbanpopulationformilkandmeatconsumption.
• Tofulfilltheworkperformancerequirementsofthefarm.
• Togeneratehardcashandaccomplishtheirimmediateneeds.
Beingahouseholdactivity,womenareaspecialbeneficiaryofemploymentinthissub-sector.
It is a major source of nourishment and adds immensely to the health, nutrition and well being
ofruralaswellasurbanpeople.
Small farmers and landless livestock producers derive around 10–25 % of their incomes from
this sub‐sector. Efficient and sustainable livestock and crop-livestock production help the
Pakistanfarmersriseoutofpoverty
There are three primary purposes of raising livestock:
According to Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)
“Livestock is an important sector in Pakistan’s economy and considered to be a net source of
invariable income for rural and middle grade agri-business holders. It can play a major role in
poverty alleviation in rural areas of Pakistan,”

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In view of the importance of livestock in the economy as well as in the life of a common man, The
NGO World has taken initiatives to join hands with the Government trying by all means to fix
priorities to improve the livestock sector that will ultimately contribute to alleviate poverty and
raiselivingstandardofthesmalllivestockfarmerslivinginruralareasofPakistan.
In July 2012 The NGO World Foundation with support of a Turkish organizations started an
initiative titled as BARKAT Project by distributing 100 cows (heifer) along with provision of animal
health related facilities and awareness. As a result of continuous effort of three years the benefits
of the project to the target community are now visible in shape of milk production and income
generation.Peopleareearningbysellingmilkandtheirchildrenarealsobeingfedonthismilk.
Beneficiary families (Barkat Partners) are quite satisfied with the intervention and thankful to the
implementingorganizationandTurkishbrothersforprovidingthemtheopportunityoflivelihood.
Under this project (called as BARKAT Project), The NGO World provides cows (heifer) to the
selected poor livestock farming families by signing a mutual agreement based on specific set of
terms and conditions. For a period of around 2.5 years organization will provide services while
farming family (known as partner) will look after the animal and get benefit out of it mainly in the
form of milk production. After the agreed period animals are sold and profit is divided between the
beneficiaryfamilyandimplementingorganizationaccordingtotheterms&conditionsofagreement
signed. The beneficiary families will enjoy the
benefit and it is expected their living standard
will be improved while the organization will
use the principle amount & profit to target
otherpoorfamiliestoupliftthem.
Here it is important to mention that the
organization also gives option to the partner to
keep cow or calf/heifer with him and make it
assetandgetmoreandmorebenefitoutofit.
Initiative of “The NGO World” for Poverty Alleviation
through Livestock)
to improve the living standard of
target vulnerable deserving
families by using livestock a tool
of poverty alleviation.
Overall goal of the
project is;
Traditional Reception of Guests:

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It is compulsory part of the project to arrange training sessions on important aspects of better
livestockfarmingtechniquesandraisingawarenessontherelatedissues.
• Importanceoflivestockfarmingonhouseholdlevelandgettingmaximumbenefitoutofit
• Selectionofsuitablebreedsofanimalsforhouseholdfarming
• Healthissuesoftheanimalsandimportanceofvaccines
• Properfeedingofdomesticanimals
• Properpurchaseandmarketingofanimalsandtheirproducts
Additionalsupportactivitieswillalsobepartoftheprojectforsocialdevelopmentoftargetfamilies
like;
• Motivationonsendingkidstoschool
• Awareness on Women and children health issues
• Sessions on community economic empowerment aspects
During the project cycle close coordination will be maintained with government livestock
department and other relevant institutions & departments and organizations for better delivery of
services.
STRENGTHSBARKATPROJECT
Following aspects of the project ensures its suitability;
• It is self sustainable
• It is conventional and well documented initiative
• Matches with the nature, values and culture of the rural communities
• Community adopts it as a noble profession
• Favorable to climate/environment and soil conditions
• Easy access to markets
• The growth and the profitability is remarkable
• Women are engaged with this profession and play an active role in supporting their family
Target Beneficiaries:
• Poor women/widows and unemployed youth
• Marginalized, landless or small land holding poor families
• Households with some chronologically ill family heads
Initially BARKAT project is being implemented in different villages of 05 Union Councils of
tehsil kabirwala district Khanewal with plans to expand in other southern districts of
Punjabprovince
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9. Need Assessment Selection of PartnersCommunity Organization
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Tagging of Heifers Handing over of Heifers Extension Services
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Shari’ah Compliant Procedures Monitoring & Evaluation
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PROJECT INTRODUCTION
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10. STRENGTHSOFTHEBARKATPROJECT
Following aspects of the project ensures its suitability;
• It is self sustainable
• It is conventional and well documented initiative
• Matches with the nature, values and culture of the
rural communities
• Community adopts it as a noble profession
• Favorable to climate/environment and soil conditions
• Easy access to markets
• The growth and the profitability is remarkable
• Women are engaged with this profession and play an
active role in supporting their family
Target Beneficiaries:
• Poor women/widows and unemployed youth
• Marginalized, landless or small land holding poor
families
• Households with some chronologically ill family
heads
Initially BARKAT
project is being
implemented in
different villages
of 05 Union
Councils of tehsil
kabirwala district
Khanewal with
plans to expand in
other southern
districts of
Punjab province
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11. “BARKAT PROJECT”
A shria’ah ertified odel (Mudarabah)c m
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• Eminent shari’ah scholar Dr. Tahir Mansoori (currently serving as Vice President HS&R at
International Islamic University Islamabad) reviewed the SOPs , legal documents, shari’ah
manuals, shari’ah audit report, product structure & process flows of transactions of
BARKATPROJECTandCERTIFIEDtheminconformitywiththeinjunctionsofShariah.
The Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC),
a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has shown its willingness to
conduct Impact Analysis study of BARKAT project so that it can be suggested for replication in
otherMuslimcountriesoftheworldasshari’ahcompliantmodelofpovertyalleviation.
OIC will study BARKAT Project
EXPANSION OF BARKAT PROJECT
with support of
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency
(TIKKA)
The NGO World identifies a serious demand from the people of the area to extend the
project and support more and more livestock farmers (household level) to get benefit of
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this initiative. Remarkable outcome of BARKAT Project in Dist. Khanewal (1 phase)
encouragesustoexpandthecircleofbeneficiarieswithsupportofdonors.
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In1 phaseofexpansion
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency(TiKA) Pakistan has extended
supporttoadd90morefamiliesinexistingBARKATProjectportfolio

12. Launching
Ceremony August 19, 2015: After successful implementation of pilot phase of BARKAT
Project in 04 UCs of tehsil kabirwala district Khanewal, The NGO World
Foundation in collaboration with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination
Agency (TiKA) inaugurated expansion of BARKAT Project. In pilot phase 100
heifers were given to selected poor families on partnership basis. In expansion phase 90 more
heifershasbeendeliveredtopooranddeservinglivestockfarmers.
Country coordinator of Turkish International Cooperation and Coordination Agency in
Pakistan participated the ceremony and handed over heifers (sahiwal cow) to the
selectedpartners.
LAUNCHING CEREMONY PROCEEDINGS
Guestwerereceivedwithlocalculturalperformancethatwasalsosourceofentertainmentforthe
farmingcommunitygatheredtoparticipatethelaunchingceremony
Traditional Reception of Guests:
DCO Khanewal Mr. Khalid Mahmood Sheikh was
chief guest of the event. District Livestock Officer
(DLO) Khanewal, Local activists, BARKAT Partners
and local community participated the event.
Participants appreciated the efforts of The NGO
World Foundation towards poverty alleviation
through Islamic micro-finance under BARKAT
Project.
Participation:
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Opening session was started with recitation of the holy Quran followed by welcome speech by
Executive director of The NGO World Mr. Zafar Iqbal. In his speech he delivered WELCOME
notetotheTikACountryCoordinatorPakistan,ChiefGuestandotherparticipants.
GivingabriefintroductionofTheNGOWorldhesaid.
“ the organization started its
journey of humanitarian support
and development initiatives in
2010byrespondingdevastating
floods in districts Layya,
Muzaffargarh and Rajanpur,
where our operations benefited
more than 50,000 affected
families in the form of shelter,
clean drinking water, school’s
rehabilitation, restoration of
livelihood and distribution of
NFIs. In seasonal programs
including Ramadan & Qurbani,
every year we have been reaching thousands of underserved families and were able to deliver
smilesontheirfacesbydistributingRationpacksandmeatgifts.”
RegardingdevelopmentinitiativesindistrictKhanewalhesaid.
“ The NGO World got registered from Khanewal district so after completing disaster response we
focused here to launch some need based innovative initiatives. Our first launching in this regard
was establishment of RIDA girls college in mahnisyal along with vocational centers in different
villagesofthesameunioncouncil.ZESTisanotherprogramofTheNGOWorldwhichentertainsthe
out of school children to start their educational journey by opening ZEST non formal schools and
awardingscholarships”.
WhilespeakingabouttheBARKATprojecthesaid.
“WithgraceofAlmightyAllah(swt),generoussupportofdonors,professionalguidanceofpartners
and 03 year’s untiring effort of project team, we were able to create a Shri’ah Compliant Model of
Poverty Alleviation that is on its take off now. I am hopeful that In near future this model will be
expanding and replicated on various locations to uplift rural poor community not only in Pakistan
butothercountriesalso.
Opening Session:
BARKAT PROJECT Launching
Ceremony

14. Launching
Ceremony
BARKAT PROJECT
He further said.
“For successful execution we enjoyed the valuable input and
coordination from district livestock department especially officials of tehsil kabirwala who
remainedaphonecallawayfortechnicalguidanceandawarenessofourpartnerfarmers:.
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Speakingaboutthe1 phaseofBARKATexpansionhesaid.
“ TiKA Pakistan office is the first respondent who understood the strengths of BARKAT model, its
practical viability and realized its urgent need for expansion and decided to add 90 more families in
the project portfolio in no time. The NGO World appreciates the quick response from the TikA and
thanks for their valuable support for the cause of improving living standard of poor rural
communities.
We also extend our gratefulness to our previous Turkish donor Deniz Feneri whose initial
support was indeed the driving force to launch the said project in Pakistan”.
AboutBARKATreplicationhesaid.
“TheStatistical,EconomicandSocialResearchandTrainingCentreforIslamicCountries(SESRIC)
a subsidiary organ of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has agreed to conduct the
"impact study" of BARKAT Project. Encouraging results of the study will provide us the ground to
implementthemodelondifferentlocationsoftheworldespeciallyMuslimcountries”.
ZEST School Student speaks on Pak-Turk Exemplary Friendship in English
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15. Dr. Haroon Meo (Representative of Government Livestock Department Kabirwala)
Dr. Haroon Meo in his speech said. “
Although I have been involved in various
government livestock projects since
years but I am forced to say BARKAT
project is most productive and useful
project I have ever experienced. Project
procedures, its reach, connection of
project team with community and
quality of services being provided and
above all commitment of field team with
the project is admirable. I feel honor to
participate its various sessions of awareness and deliver my experiences to the community
for benefit of their livestock. I ensure that I will recommend the government to study this
modelandreplicateinpartsoftheprovince”.
He also advised the farmers to prepare and enhance use silage as fodder for their livestock
becauseitwillbehelpfultoincreasetheirproductionandultimatelymorebeneficialtothem.
Imtiaz Ali Asad (local Journalist & Editor Shab o Roz)
Mr. Imtiaz in his speech acknowledged the services of The NGO World
for disaster hit people and poor communities of rural Khanewal. He
emphasized the government officials especially DCO Khanewal to
patronize the quality initiatives of the organization particularly
BARKAT PROJECT and extend their support for its expansion and
replication so that more and more deserving families of rural Khanewal
mygetbenefitsutofit.
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LAUNCHING CEREMONY
PROCEEDINGS Speakers

16. Mr.MustafaGiray
Representative of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency
(TikA) inPakistan.
Mr. Mustafa in his speech quoted the saying of president of
Turkey Honorable Rajab Tayyab Urdogan “we will try to reach to
every single person who in need of help regardless of the
boundaries” and this is the main motivation behind TikA to work.
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency Directorate
has been operating since its establishment in 1992 and
continues to realize projects in five continents, starting in those
countrieswithwhichwehaveasharedcultureandgeography.
Hesaid.“InPakistanwehavestartedvariousdevelopmentinitiativesandBARKATprojectisoneof
them. Through this project we aim to reach the needy families and uplift them with this innovative
intervention of poverty alleviation. During my visit I met with the selected families and found them
satisfied regarding the work we have started in collaboration with The NGO World. I am hopeful
this initiative will be staring point of our community service in Khanewal and we will go a long way
andcontributetoimprovethelivingstandardofruralpoorfamilies.Iamthankfultothelocalpeople
andauthoritiesfortheirwarmwelcomeandhospitality.”
Mr.KhalidMahmoodSheikh
DistrictCoordinationOfficer(DCO)Khanewal
ChiefGuestoftheceremonyDCOKhanewalinhisaddresssaid.“
Turkey is our brother country and we are proud of the exemplary
friendship between the two nations. Pakistan not only
acknowledges the Turkish support on government level but also
the effort of rehabilitation of our disaster victims by their
humanitarian NGOs and general public are also well known to all
ofusandweappreciatethem’”
AboutBARKATprojecthesaid.
“ This is a noble cause and very close to our culture & values. Our rural communities are associated
with this profession since generations. This well documented and tested model is definitely a
Speakers:
LAUNCHING CEREMONY
PROCEEDINGS
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effective tool of poverty reduction and bringing prosperity among rural families. I appreciate and
congratulate The NGO world on this great achievement and thanks the TikA for selecting our
districttostartaprojectofcommunityuplift.
Hefurtheradded.
“ I recommend my livestock department to sit with BARKAT PROJECT team and find the
opportunitiesofitsstrengtheningandmultiplicationoftheservice”.
BARKAT project team evaluates the response of project community partners in the form of
gettingmaximumoutputfromthecowstheyaregiven.Topthreebestperforminglivestockfarmers
were identified and were awarded. This practice initiates the environment of healthy competition
amongthefarmers.
COMMENTS BY
Haji Allah Dittah (BARKAT Community Partner
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and winner of 1 prize)
Although we have been getting cows on partnership
basis from local landlords since generations but always
low quality, under age and without any additional
services. In BARKAT project we have been given quality
cowswitharound02yearsofagealongwithallrequired
services including advice, vaccination, medication,
deworming and insemination. BARKAT project team
responds on our phone call and deliver their service in
graceful manner and keeping our dignity intact. We are
quite satisfied with the intervention and enjoying the
benefitsintheformmilkandcash.
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18. In this session honorable guest handed over the heifers to the selected BARKAT partners. Guests
congratulated the selected partners and advised them to put their best effort to get maximum benefit
outofitandcontributetoimprovethelivingstandardoftheirdependants.
BARKAT community partners extended their regards and love towards Turkish guest and BARKAT
project team for this act of kindness. They promised to take care of cows allotted to them and avail
opportunityofmaximumbenefits.
SHIELD OF THANKS TO TIKKA
DCO Khanewal on behalf of The NGO World and district government presented the shield of THANKS
toTikAcoordinator Pakistan
COWS HANDING OVER CEREMONY
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19. During the field visit TikA coordinator Pakistan;
• Met with the selected BARKAT community partners and assessed the level of their
satisfaction about the intervention
• Examined the quality of process of partners selection
• Observed the living condition and poverty profile of BARKAT partners
• Saw the documentation & records being maintained at community level
Content of his speech shows that he was quiet satisfied with the procedures adopted and
quality of field work done by BRAKAT project team particularly true selection community
partners and heifers provided.
FIELD VISIT OF TIKA COORDINATOR
TikA representative visited the project area along with BARKAT project team and executive
DirectorofTheNGOWorld
BARKAT FUTURE PLAN PROPOSED
TO TIKA
Executive director of The NGO World Mr. Zafar Iqbal proposed the TikA (Turkish Cooperation and
Coordination Agency) to join hands to establish a BARKAT RESOURCE CENTER in project area
wherewewill;
• Conductresearchondifferentdimensionsofpovertyandsuggestmodelstofightagainst.
• Providelivestockservicestothefarmersonlargescale
• Provide internship & learning opportunities to the students of agri economics, rural sociology
andlivestock.
• Manage short courses about livestock sector for the rural youth that will contribute for self
employment.
• TestandcreatedifferentproductsofIslamicMicroFinance asatoolofpovertyalleviation
• DesignandlaunchatrainingprogramtoteachBARKATmodeltodifferentactors toreplicateit
intheirrespectivetargetcommunities
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