Shahnawaz Chachar

Tag: Ghotki

  • Research Methods and Survey Techniques Training for Baseline Survey Team

    Shahnawaz Chachar conducted a comprehensive training session on research methods and survey techniques for a baseline survey team working on a project focused on Camel Jockey children. This project was implemented by the IRC (Indus Resource Center, Khairpur) and funded by UNICEF. The training took place in Shahdadkot and Ghotki, Sindh, Pakistan, and aimed to equip the survey team with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct an effective and rigorous baseline survey. The training covered a wide range of topics, including best practices for conducting interviews (structured and semi-structured), various data collection methodologies (quantitative and qualitative), effective beneficiary selection strategies, and accurate data entry procedures. Emphasis was placed on ethical considerations in research, data privacy, and ensuring the validity and reliability of the collected data. This training was crucial for the project’s success, as the baseline survey data would inform program design, implementation, and evaluation.

  • AWARE: A Peace and Interfaith Harmony Project in Sindh Province of Pakistan.

    AWARE: A Peace and Interfaith Harmony Project in Sindh Province of Pakistan.

    Shahnawaz Chachar served as the project manager for AWARE, a peace and interfaith harmony project funded by the Foreign Commonwealth Office UK through DAI and implemented by Marvi Rural Development Organization in two Sindh province districts. The project aimed to promote peace and interfaith harmony among 169,000 people. He conducted baseline studies, oriented staff, designed the methodology, and engaged with stakeholders. He managed project scope, budget, timeline, and resources, and communicated with the donor and partners. (Location: Sindh, Pakistan; Dates: Sep 2014 — Aug 2015)

  • Trained District Peace Committees in Upper Sindh.

    During 2014 and 2015, Shahnawaz Chachar played a key role in designing, forming, and training district peace forums in Sukkur and Ghotki districts of Sindh province, Pakistan. These peace forums were established as part of the Marvi Rural Development Organization’s AWARE Project, funded by DAI (Development Alternatives, Inc.). The forums brought together diverse representatives from various segments of the community, including religious leaders from different faiths, prominent political figures, journalists, business leaders, women’s representatives, and tribal leaders. Shahnawaz designed and delivered training programs for these peace committees, focusing on conflict resolution, interfaith dialogue, peacebuilding strategies, and human rights awareness. The training aimed to equip committee members with the skills and knowledge to effectively address local conflicts, promote interfaith harmony, and advocate for the rights of all community members, particularly religious and other minorities. The peace forums were designed to serve as platforms for regular meetings, allowing members to discuss local issues, identify potential triggers of conflict, and take collective action to maintain peace and social cohesion at the district level.