by Sumera Javeed, Co-Convener of Pakistan Localization Lab The Pakistan Localization Lab (PLL), under the NEAR Network, recently convened a workshop on September 22, 2025, at Pak Mission Society (PMS)’s…
by Sandrina da Cruz, Solutions Director at NEAR This year’s NEAR Asia-Pacific Local Leaders Summit was a testament of the strength that is harnessed from adversity. What follows is an…
As originally published here. By Muhammad Amad Muhammad Amad is member of the Central Executive Council of the National Humanitarian Network from Pakistan. As an independent and vibrant network of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Asia-Pacific Leaders Launch Kathmandu Covenant, declaring a New Era for Locally Led Humanitarian Aid The Asia-Pacific Local Leaders Summit in Nepal introduces community-governed AASHA Fund, demanding a…
Co-authored by Ms. Sumera Javeed from Hands Welfare Foundation and Zartasha Niazi from IDEA Also posted on ReliefWeb here. In an increasingly volatile world where humanitarian crises are becoming more…
Co-Authored by Enrique Garcia, Shahida Arif and Wejdan Jarrah, NEAR’s Regional Representatives, with NEAR’s Lab Convenors and Members from across the regions [Arabic العربية ] [Español] Photo Caption: [from…
by Shaikh Maaz Tanveer, Head of Communication & Natural Resource Management at HANDS Pakistan These are two stories about empowerment and determination and how women are powerful change agents in the…
