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Haashar at a Glance

Haashar Association traces its roots back to the forestry sector reforms initiated under the Siran Kaghan Forestry Development Project from 1992-2000. Formed in the year 2000, April 24th, Haashar’s inception was influenced by the Joint Forest Management introduced in Pakistan’s Siran and Tanawal valleys of District Mansehra.

Haashar  is a local word meaning Volunteerism, Self-Help.

Historical Phases of Haashar’s struggle:

Haashar’s work in last about 25 years of historical struggle can be divided into various phases as elaborated below;

Pre Earthquake Phase (2000-05)

Focus on Participatory Integrated Natural Resource Management:

Support & Strengthen Joint Forest Management Committees
Bio-diversity Conservation & Sustainable NRM

Donors:

GTZ
UNDP
WWF
Plan International
Austrian Development Agency through Eco-Himal

Major Achievements:

Advocacy and support to JFMCs
Approval of Biodiversity Conservation Plan of Bandhodar, Mansehra
Testing NRM based Sustainable Livelihoods

Earthquake Response Phase October 2005 – June 2006

Reconstruction/Rehabilitation (April 2006 – September 2013)

Post-Earthquake Phase (2013-Onwards)