Shahnawaz Chachar

Tag: Community Mobilization

  • Facilitated Peacebuilding Training Sessions in Khairpur, Sindh

    Shahnawaz Chachar conducted 25 two-day training sessions in Khairpur, Sindh, as part of the DAI-funded “Village Aman Otaq” peacebuilding project implemented by Samaj Development Foundation during May and June 2019. This crucial project focused on promoting peace and social cohesion within communities often affected by conflict. The training curriculum equipped participants with essential conflict resolution skills, effective communication techniques for de-escalation and dialogue, and practical community mobilization strategies to foster peace within conflict-prone areas. A key component of the project involved forming, organizing, and training village peace committees on basic peacebuilding activities and empowering them to engage in ongoing peacebuilding initiatives within their communities. Shahnawaz utilized a participatory training approach, actively engaging participants through group work, role-playing scenarios, and interactive discussions to maximize learning and ownership. The project specifically targeted remote and vulnerable areas of Khairpur district, where tribal conflicts and incidents of electoral violence had occurred, demonstrating a commitment to reaching those most in need of peacebuilding support.

  • Community Mobilization for TB DOTS Diagnosis and Treatment in Kambar Shahdadkot

    Shahnawaz Chachar mobilized communities, conducted diagnosis camps, trained staff, reported TB cases, and coordinated with stakeholders for Mercy Corps Pakistan’s TB DOTS treatment project in Kambar Shahdadkot. Funded by the European Commission, the project provided TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. (Location: Kambar Shahdadkot district, Pakistan; Dates: Jan 2005 — Mar 2006)

  • Training on Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)

    As a recognized PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) expert, Shahnawaz Chachar delivered multiple training sessions on PRA methodologies. Participatory rural appraisal is a powerful approach that actively involves local people in the planning, implementation, and management of development projects that directly affect their lives. While working with Cavish Development Foundation in Islamabad, and also conducting training sessions in Sukkur and Larkana, he trained more than 50 community mobilizers, development practitioners, and NGO workers in the principles and practical application of PRA. These training sessions covered a wide range of PRA techniques, including social mapping, resource mapping, seasonal calendars, transect walks, and focus group discussions. The training emphasized the importance of community participation, local knowledge, and empowerment in the development process. Participants learned how to facilitate PRA exercises, gather information from communities, analyze data, and use the findings to inform project design and implementation. This training aimed to build the capacity of development professionals to engage communities effectively and ensure that development initiatives are truly participatory and responsive to local needs.