POLITICAL & LIVELIHOOD RIGHTS FOR RURAL POOR (PLRP) PHASE-IV (EXTENSION) – PEOPLES ACTION FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE (PACR-I)

Peoples Action for Climate Resilience (PACR) Program (2024-2026) is a three-year program and is the continuity of PLRP and its core objectives and is being implemented in the same geographical areas. The purposes of selecting the same districts and union councils are to keep a consistent, focused and intensive approach to development and addressing the climate issues. The focus will support to deepen the effects of social change that PLRP triggered over the past 12 years. PACR-I will further capitalize on the change factors including better connectivity of socially excluded families, economic resilience through assets and livelihood support, village organizations as viable platform for planning, implementation and voicing for change, and most importantly vocal and strong women leadership that is ready to address challenges of climate change. The following is the project focused area.

The program is reaching out to a total 3,385 families with a population coverage of approximately 18,000 (with 9,000 men and 9,000 women).

With the devastating impact of climate change, particularly after the 2010 flash floods, SAP and VDO shifted its focus to community resilience, adaptation and climate governance. As an active members of the National Humanitarian Network (NHN), SAP-PK and VDO has contributed significantly to national climate resilience efforts.

PACR is grounded in three pillars:

1. Climate Knowledge: Educating communities on climate issues. Skills and Capacities: Building local capacities to tackle climate challenges. Self-reliant Solutions: Developing and implementing small-scale, sustainable livelihood and economic resilience solutions.
2. The program emphasizes gender equality, climate justice, and inclusion, ensuring that women, youth, and marginalized groups, such as persons with disabilities and minority communities, are at the forefront of climate resilience initiatives.
3. With over 31 years of experience, VDO continues to prioritize community ownership, tailoring solutions to local needs, and integrating traditional knowledge to foster long-term sustainability. PACR-I will take these lessons forward, empowering communities to face climate challenges with resilience and hope.

Project objective 1: Target communities respond effectively to climate related challenges and natural hazards.

Project objective 2: Small farmers have adopted climate resilient agriculture and livelihood options.