Program Demographic Social & Economic Empowerment Wash Activities Education Sustainable Livelihood Human Rights Community Development Child Rights & Child Protection Humanitarian Assistance Capacity Building

Demographic Coverage

Over the years of its presence in Balochistan, WESS has worked in 24 districts of Balochistan

Social & Economic Empowerment

At WESS level social and economic empowerment has been conceived as the process of developing a sense of self-independence and self-confidence in the population of target areas and acting collectively to change social relationships and the institutions for poverty eradication.

WESS, under the sub sector has struggled for the empowerment of poor peoples of Balochistan through participatory approach by empowering them towards their livelihood sources including but not limited to land, housing, livestock, savings, social services, asset building and the ability to aspire poor people for a better future. Since its inception WESS has completed 09 projects under this sector in different districts of Balochistan.

HouseholdsNumber of DistrictsNumber of UCsNumber of Villages
20,61393314,60
MaleFemaleChildrenTotal Beneficiaries
25,97228,85889,460144291

Impact

  • As a result of WESS completed projects 9,780 females are getting increased income opportunities through own business and 6,120 males are getting increased income through job placement and started their own businesses respectively.
  • Job created for 730 youth, who were engaged in different workable places with 45% increase in their economic productivity per year against the baseline. The activities conducted in youth also averted the effects of drug abuse among the youth.
  • 765 trainings were conducted on enterprise development in this regard 10,524 female and 3,989 males were trained on business development skills.
  • The involvement of poor population of targeted communities in local organizations and inter-community cooperation groups significantly contributed to the empowerment of these communities by improving their skills, knowledge and competencies under sub sector. Local organizations were made able to act as self-help mechanisms through which poor people organized their economic activities.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Since its inception WESS has successfully completed several projects in WASH sub sector with the help of trained and experienced staff. WESS has a separate WASH section comprising skillful and trained staff. Social experts of WASH component make sure that 100% participation of local target communities/schools are ensured in program interventions for ownership and sustainability of each project/program. Whereas technical staff make decision about best use of available options and resources in water and sanitation components. Under the sub sector WESS has completed 14 projects.

Number of Districts CoveredNumber of Households CoveredNumber of Villages Covered
1564,8982297

MaleFemaleChildren
81,77190857281657

Boys School

Hand PumpsDWSSLatrine
19016610

Hand Washing FacilitiesHygine KitWater Tank
7493373805

Girls School

Hand PumpsDWSSLatrine
21224710

Hand Washing FacilitiesHygine KitWater Tank
8664593892

Impact

  • 68% household cleanliness improved in targeted area reduced incidence of skin diseases and reduction of water-related diseases.
  • 36% reduction in diarrhea cases.
  • The WASH interventions also contributed to ensure 7% increase in enrollment in girls due to availability of latrines in girls schools.
  • 70% increase in attendance for both teachers and students were observed through all the projects. WASH interventions also contributed in 55% reduced cases in drop out of children, similarly 80% participation and punctuality have been witnessed through WESS completed interventions.
  • On an average, water used for washing body, clothing and utensils increased from 18% to 63% population.
  • 90% of the targeted villages focused under PATS programme are now certified Open Defecation Free (ODF).
  • 76% of the targeted girls high schools are practicing good Menstrual Hygiene Management practices.

Education

WESS has a vast experience of 18 years in implementing education projects being focused on quality education, formal and non formal education, school opening, teachers training, social mobilization, advocacy/networking and school rehabilitation programs among others. WESS is active member of Education cluster, contributed in the formulation of education sector plans with Government of Balochistan and UNICEF for the promotion of education sector in Balochistan. WESS achievements in education sector has significantly contributed to different national and international targets/goals i.e. EFA (Education for All Targets), Balochistan Education Sector Plan, MDGs and SDGs targets/goals. WESS has successfully completed 20 projects in education sub sector.

Number of Districs Covered Under Education SectorNumber of Households CoveredNumber of Villages CoveredNumber of UCs
17215661932164
BoysGirls
95200129340
Boys SchoolGirls School
9081257

Boys Primary SchoolGirls Primary SchoolBoys Middle SchoolGirls Middle SchoolBoys High SchoolGirls High School
836113246922435

Boys School
Hygiene Kit DistributedTraining of Students on HygieneChild Club Formation Health & Hygiene Interventions
17340214351305021610
Establishing Libraries in High SchoolsCocurricular Activities Conducted for School Children BCC Campaigns Launched IEC Material Distribution in Schools Children
321074302234017230
Provision of Furniture to School ChildrenReading Material
1373014450
Girls School
Hygiene Kit DistributedTraining of Students on HygieneChild Club Formation Health & Hygiene Interventions
23430271101555827580
Establishing Libraries in High SchoolsCocurricular Activities Conducted for School Children BCC Campaigns Launched IEC Material Distribution in Schools Children
10112125203079514664
Provision of Furniture to School ChildrenReading Material
1398021230

Impact

  • WESS assistance has been key to education progress over the past 18 years, both in terms of the specific impacts on quality improvement and institutional capacity building. WESS activities have a substantial impact on primary education, enrolment capacities, access and equity aspects. As a result of WESS interventions, average of 10% increase in each targeted school has been witnessed against the conventional practices. The development of infrastructure facilities and mobilization sessions with parents resulted in 17% control on drop-out ratio against the previous average of 25% in targeted districts. As a result of WESS interventions children participation ratio of targeted school children were observed 75% under different projects/programmes. Teachers training of formal schools in targeted districts resulted in significant contribution to quality education i.e. teachers were trained in different teaching techniques including but not limited to Activity Based Learning, Child to Child Approach, Good Teaching Pedagogies, Use of teaching aid in primary sections and multi grade teaching among others. Provision of reading/writing material with favorable school environment and trained teachers significantly contributed to quality of education in targeted schools. 80% of the established PTSMCs were effectively involved in enrollment campaigns, resource mobilization, school operational plans and operation and maintenance of the school. WESS has provided substantial support for the expansion and qualitative improvement of Basic Education through establishment of NFE (Non formal Education, ECE (Early Childhood Education and TEC (Temporary Education Centers) for working with at-risk children of the targeted districts, where child labor ratio prevailed at higher rate. These centers eventually resulted in mainstreaming of 90% children in formal schools.

Sustainable Livelihood

WESS being a national NGO and a key player at provincial level is striving to reduce poverty and suffering of poor population of Balochistan. WESS is one of the few organizations of Balochistan that played proactive role in recognition of drought in Balochistan through different long term projects with the help of different donors.  WESS efforts have made substantial investments in exploring suitable and appropriate way forward for the people of Balochistan to improve their livelihoods. WESS has successfully completed 09 projects in livelihood sub sector with special focus on IWRM- Integrated Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management and agriculture livelihood sectors.

Number of Villages CoveredNumber of Households CoveredNumber of UCs CoveredNumber of Districts Covered
1890247893814
Male FemaleChildren
3123434704107584

Type & Number of Schemes Completed Under Sub Sector

KarezSpringsCheck DamsGravitional Flow Scheme
45233221
WheatBarleySourgham
43%25%32%
AlfalfaZeeraDates
45%22%15%

Impact

  • As a result of livelihood interventions 40% irrigated area has been brought under cultivation. 7674-acre extra land has been brought under cultivation with 40% increase in the income of targeted communities. 72% water losses have been controlled through rehabilitation. Increased storage capacity by 60% through integrated water resource management schemes. Enhanced capacity of farmers toward improved agriculture practices.

Human Rights and Governance

WESS interventions in sub sector resulted to create an institutional mechanism for addressing challenges of good governance by bringing together potential groups, building their capacity and transforming them into one unit. The self-sustained forums, organizations and networks worked as an autonomous body and promoted awareness on rights guaranteed to the citizen in accordance with the constitution of Pakistan. The capacity of these group were also enhanced on constitutional rights and rule of law. WESS projects in sub sector intervened at the grass root level also focused on universities, press club, bar councils, women, media, Lawyers, and other public representatives at the union council level. In order to create momentum in the targeted groups, various thematic events and capacity building measures were undertaken which significantly contributed towards good governance and human rights. WESS has completed 05 projects under sub sector.

Number of Villages Number of Households CoveredNumber of UCs CoveredNumber of Districts Covered
5805247207
MaleFemaleChildrenTotal Beneficiaries
734691822020136729

Institutional Building

In this sub sector WESS has formed 270 male and 310 female community groups. Whereas 2,800 males and 3,175 females became part of these groups. WESS had also delivered 210 female and 180 male CMST trainings to the members of community groups.

WESS also supported the local government system under sub sector. In this regard WESS had formed 55 male and 38 female CCBs-Citizen Community Boards in targeted areas.

As a result of WESS interventions 89% of forum members trained and gained significant knowledge about good governance, rule of law and transitional justice. 100% of the targeted groups and their intuitional heads were trained in Leadership Management Skills which resulted in improved advocacy and better policy implication for human rights in line with Pakistan’ constitution.

Impact

  • In this sub sector WESS has formed 270 male and 310 female community groups. Whereas 2,800 males and 3,175 females became part of these groups. WESS had also delivered 210 female and 180 male trainings to the members of community groups.
  • WESS also supported the local government system under sub sector. In this regard WESS had formed 55 male and 38 female CCBs-Citizen Community Boards in targeted areas.
  • As a result of WESS interventions 89% of forum members trained and gained significant knowledge about good governance, rule of law and transitional justice. 100% of the targeted groups and their intuitional heads were trained in Leadership Management Skills which resulted in improved advocacy and better policy implication for human rights in line with Pakistan’ constitution.
  • Apart from above Awareness of Lawyers committees resulted in smooth access of these masses to justice and the availability of legal counselling at door step with legal representation and legal information. Issues like SGBV were also dealt from the platforms of WESS established forms and communities, which significantly enhanced the knowledge of targeted groups on rights of women. Mass awareness campaigns through print and electronic media sensitized the population of targeted districts to positive change. Media played a vital role for effective citizens’ voice and awareness at gross root level. Advocacy campaigns through mentioned events and activities contributed in understanding citizens’ rights and promoting the projects advocacy theme.

Community Development

Community Development is the foundation of sustainable growth and impacts access to social, economic and basic human rights of people. WESS’ Community Development programs ensured sustainable growth and foster security, gender equality, development opportunities and economic stability in rural and urban milieu and refugee communities of Balochistan. The interventions at rural level addressed the problem of water scarcity, food security and basic needs of communities using an integrated approach to development whereas at urban level the programs were initiated to create a self- sustainable, social capital network for marginalized urban communities through resource mobilization, capacity building, vocational skill and linkages with government welfare schemes. WESS has successfully implemented several long term projects under the sub sector. WESS has completed 4 projects under the sub sector.

Coverage Under Thematic Area

Number of HouseholdsNumber of DistrictsNumber of UCsNumber of Villages
300818441172
MaleFemaleChildrenTotal Beneficiaries
4211352642115812210567

Institutional building under sub sector

WESS had formed 680 female and 492 male community organizations in community development sector.

Community Physical Infrasture (Schemewise Percentage)

BHURural CentersSanitation in Health FacilitiesNumber of Street Payment Schemes
13%6%7%17%
Public Latriens Rehab
57%

Impact

  • As a result of WESS interventions 79% of the target community has piped water at householdlevel. In targeted communities 80% of the households were provided with sewage/drainage facilities. Apart from this 45% of the targeted community has garbage collection points for solid waste management. WESS also provided public lightning facilities and solar pumps to poor households for electricity Improvement and water supplies.
  • 78% of the targeted community youth were provided livelihood options through vocational skill programmes. According to WESS assessment of its vocational skill programmes 55% of the targeted youth enjoying improved living conditions. More than 30,000 families and 200,000 individuals benefitted from WESS Community Development projects. WESS intervention also strengthened local institutions to support participatory decision making and conflict resolution processes at the village, and district levels, involving a broad range of villagers, including women and the poor.

Child Rights and Child Protection

To uphold and protect the basic rights of working children as envisioned in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, WESS significantly contributed to said convention,  implementing Working Children’s Protection Program since 2002, with the support of different donors like Plan Pakistan, UNICEF, Oxfam, UNICEF and Concern Worldwide in Quetta. The aim of these projects were to provide basic necessities and protection to working children of Quetta. Working Children Protection programs ensured access of working children to education, recreation, health and hygiene services and vocational training for older children and their families. The program not only enhanced the protection and socio-economic conditions of working children but also enhanced the income of parents of working children through vocational skill development in different marketable trades. The program was run through  Drop in Centers, outreach learning facility and vocational skill facility for older children and their parents. Number of projects completed under sub-sector: 07

Number of HouseholdsNumber of DistrictsNumber of UCsNumber of Villages
9619518180

Number and nature of interventions with beneficiaries details

Impact

  • In sub sector of child rights and child protection, WESS worked with line departments, UN agencies and INGOs to strengthen legal and policy frameworks, enhance government and community-based structures and services, and engage with communities to promote positive social change. The completed projects during the course of 18 years has supported over 45,000 child workers with schooling, vocational and literacy skills and training in their communities, and many of their mothers were given support for income-generating activities. The project secured strong community ownership to ensure monitoring. Older children (siblings of working children) and parents were benefited through employment-oriented development programs in semi urban areas. These services significantly contributed to extension of economic and social measures to address poverty issue, up-scaling family living standards and income that forced children to work. 60% of parents of working children were also provided vocational skills to abstain their children from working. As a result of these measures 34% of working children of targeted areas were mainstreamed in formal schools. Facilities for the protection and welfare of children benefited 35000 children through Child Focused health education, life skills, HIV/AIDS session, literacy/numeracy and art/craft skills among other interventions.

Humanitarian Assistance

WESS has a dedicated team to respond to emergencies across Balochistan. Since its inception WESS has responded in all kind of emergency situations in different districts of the province. We focus on emergency response, rehabilitation, reconstruction, prevention, mitigation and preparedness with special focus on gender, diversity, climate change, conflict-sensitive programming and advocacy for a resilient society. In this regard WESS has supported over 750,000 people in the provinces of Balochistan. Number of projects completed under sub-sector = 28.

Number of VillagesNumber of UCsNumber of DistrictsNumber of Households
31224710144409
MaleFemaleChildrenTotal Beneficiaries
1819552021736267351010863

Nature of interventions in emergency response

Under emergency response 24,000 temporary shelters, 22,200 hygiene kits, 5,800 water storage facilities, 35,200 NFI kits & 81,715 food packages were distributed in targeted communities of Balochistan.

WASH interventions under disaster response programmes

During recovery phase WESS provided 290 hand pumps, 37 Drinking Water Supply Schemes, 5,950 latrines & 2,150 water tanks to the affected households in targeted areas of the province.

Agriculture response in recovery phase

2,610 farmers were benefited through voucher schemes and 1,227 farmers were provided with fertilizers. 3,115 farmers were provided seeds for agriculture purpose. Apart from this, 890 farmers were trained on good agriculture practices.

Type of shelter interventions in recovery phases

WESS also supported the affected beneficiaries through provision of 4,000 permanent shelter and 9,300 semi-permanent shelters.

Irrigation schemes and protection structure rehabilitation in recovery

WESS also rehabilitated 1,440 small sailaba bandat with 218 water courses and 35 protection bands in targeted districts of the Province. Covid response: WESS has also responded in Wash, Health and livelihood benefited 289510 population of target districts

Impact

  • Access to clean water had increased significantly through provision of water facilities which were contaminated due to the floods.
  • Shelter provision gave people a sense of dignity and permanency after the traumatic displacement and also protected them from the elements of nature. The quality and quantity of the temporary and permanent shelters were satisfactory.
  • Livelihoods activities had increased people‘s self-reliance and resilience and also decreased the need for back breaking work for women through the provision of tools and kits.
  • Under preparedness programs, the setting up of village preparedness committees had increased harmony within communities and their ability to cope with emergency in resilient ways.
  • The hygiene activities were highly appreciated, especially by women, who felt that it had helped reduce disease within the households.
  • WESS rapport strengthened in respectful manner due to presence of its dedicated staff.
  • 98% of the beneficiaries received timely hygiene kits which met their family needs.
  • 88% of beneficiaries assisted through rehabilitated latrines, used and maintained by community itself.
  • knowledge about the importance of clean water, water-related diseases, methods of water purification, proper hand washing and solid waste management, vector spreading, and the use of ORS increased.
  • Under covid response 37 health facilities were provided PPES for staff same no. of facilities also provided necessory health equipments.

Organizational Capacity Building

WESS carried out an internal Training Need Assessment of the Organizational Staff and identified the significant areas where the staff needed crucial support in their capacity building. The human resource department in collaboration with WESS management devised a plan to optimally capitalize the in-house expertise of staff by complementing and supplementing each other.

In this regard  several In-house trainings were planned and conducted for staff. These trainings were coordinated by the Program Managers with the support from the Senior Management. The trainings were conducted on the following topics:

Sr.
Trainings (Topics)
Facilitators
1
Training for Drivers(Safety &Security )Mohammad Azam Bashir, HR Manager
2
MS Office (yearly basis (IT Training)Abdul Waheed Khan, Mohammad Ashraf IT Specialists
3
Human Resource ManagementMohammad Azam Bashir, HR Manager
4
Monitoring, Evaluation & ResearchAmanullah, M & E Manager
5
Financial Management & ReportingHassan Shahzad, Finance Manager
6
Disaster Risk ManagementAbdul Jabbar, Project Manager
7
Marketing SkillsMehreen Wazir, Program Officer; Shaheen Akhter, Sales and Marketing Officer
8
Communication SkillsAmanullah Manager M&E
9
Accountability to Beneficiaries & RightsAmanullah Manager M & E
10
Organizational BehaviorPervez Iqbal, Chief Executive
11
Report Writing SkillsAmanullah & Naseebullah, M & E Manager & Manager Programmes
12
Fire Fighting SkillsMohammad Ashraf, Security Focal Person
13
Social MobilizationNaseebullah Manager Programmes
14
Office Management SkillsMs Irum Imran, HR Manager

The details below show the gender segregated status:

Training
Male
Female
Total
Training for Drivers
30030
Advance MS Office
352055
Human Resource Management
301848
Monitoring, Evaluation & Research
121022
Financial Management & Reporting
130417
Disaster Risk Management 
100717
Marketing Skills
100818
Communication Skill
070714
Accountability of Beneficiaries & Rights
070714
Organizational Behavior
120214
Report Writing Skills
090615
Fire Fighting Skills
061521
Social Mobilization
050510
Office Management Skills
050712
RBM Training
14923
Communication252045

Immediate Impacts

  • The training on MS office gave an edge to the staff to efficiently undertake their routine official works.
  • As the trainings were open-for-all therefore mutual discussions and exercises amongst the staff and managers of different projects during the course of training resulted in remarkable increase in coherence and mutual understanding of the staff.
  • Participants/staff skills were built which they implemented in their day to day activities in the projects and mentoring of other staff.

In the end of the training participants were awarded with certificates signed by facilitator and WESS management.

WESS Contribution to SDGs


SDGs

Geographical
Coverage 		Financial
Contribution

Employment Generated 		Number
of Beneficiaries
Goal – 4
 Quetta,
Ziarat, Pashin &  Killah Abdullah,
Harnai
 280
Million
 120
36,000
Goal – 5
 Quetta
Pishin
 30.2
Million
 54
 7160
Goal – 6
 Quetta,
Musa Khail, Killa Saifullah, Loralai, Chagai, Nushki, Pishin, Killa Abdullah
 515
Million
 290
 105,000,0
Goal – 7
 Killa
Saifullah, Loralai, Chagai, Pishin, Killa Abdullah
 184
Million
 75
 47,000
Goal – 8
 Lorali,
Ziarat, Quetta, Pishin
 54 Million
 48
 7500
Goal – 10
 Quetta,
Killa Abdullah, Killa Saifullah, Pishin, Chagai
 120
Million
 65
 68,000
Goal – 11
 Quetta,
Killa Abdullah, Killa Saifullah, Pishin, Chagai
 235
Million
 120
 180,000
Goal – 13
 Quetta,
Pishin, Chagai, Nushki
 60 Million
 55
27,000
  Total  
  
 1478.2
million
 827
 1,422,660