UN-Habitat Karachi - Afghan Refugee Settlement Upgrading
Integrated settlement upgrading and social support for Afghan refugees across 12 settlements in Karachi. The project improved WASH services, established 12 Community Development Committees, delivered vocational training to 800 beneficiaries, and provided 300 livelihood micro-grants.
About This Project
Through rigorous baseline assessments and active multi-stakeholder participation, WRC coordinates with local health departments, community councils, and institutional partners to deploy specialized personnel, equipment, and essential resources. The project places strong emphasis on capacity building, gender inclusion, and sustainable operational handovers to ensure long-term community empowerment beyond the direct implementation period.
To date, the project has directly impacted over 50,000 beneficiaries, demonstrating measurable improvements in service coverage, emergency preparedness, and socio-economic wellbeing. Transparent monitoring frameworks and routine impact evaluations are embedded at every stage to ensure maximum accountability and donor alignment.
What We Aim to Achieve
Service Quality & Infrastructure Upgrading
Enhance physical facilities, supply chains, and technical infrastructure across project sites in Karachi to meet statutory health and safety benchmarks.
Community Capacity Building & Skill Transfer
Deliver structured training workshops and technical skill modules to local practitioners, staff, and community leaders to guarantee post-project self-reliance.
Equitable Inclusion & Gender Integration
Ensure equal access for women, marginalized groups, and persons with disabilities through tailored outreach mechanisms and barrier-free facility design.
Systemic Monitoring & Accountability Frameworks
Establish real-time data collection, transparent reporting tools, and regular third-party audits to maintain high governance standards and donor compliance.
Who Benefits
Our Journey
Inception & Needs Assessment
Conducted comprehensive baseline surveys, signed stakeholder MOUs, and secured institutional approvals across targeted locations.
Resource Mobilization & Infrastructure Setup
Procured certified materials, deployed field operational units, and initiated core facility upgrades in Karachi.
Full-scale Implementation & Capacity Building
Executed specialized training courses, community distribution drives, and technical assistance sessions reaching primary beneficiary groups.
Impact Evaluation & Sustainability Handover
Completed final monitoring audits, documented key performance indicators, and established community maintenance committees.
Visual Documentation
Field execution and community briefing session in Karachi
WRC team inspecting project infrastructure and operational standards
Distribution of essential logistics and training kits to participants
Interactive technical workshop with local stakeholders and partners
On-site quality audit and beneficiary feedback collection
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