Inclusion in Action: PRCS Commemorates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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On December 3, 2025, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), with the valued support of the Norwegian Red Cross, commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities through two impactful and inclusive events held in Dera Ismail Khan and Tank districts. The activities reflected PRCS’s strong commitment to promoting inclusion, dignity, equality, and empowerment for persons with disabilities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Celebrating Ability and Talent in D.I. Khan

In D.I. Khan, more than 50 persons with disabilities actively participated in a vibrant program featuring sports and arts activities, including cricket matches, wheelchair races, and poetry sessions. These activities provided participants with an opportunity to showcase their talents, build confidence, and foster teamwork in an encouraging and inclusive environment.

To further support and empower participants, essential assistive and educational items were distributed, including wheelchairs, school uniforms, trophies, and medals. The initiative aimed not only to meet immediate needs but also to recognize the abilities and potential of persons with disabilities, reinforcing their role as active and valued members of society.

Awareness and Advocacy in Tank

In Tank, an awareness-focused event brought together teachers, students, key stakeholders, and eight specially invited persons with disabilities. The session highlighted the importance of accessibility, social inclusion, and equal opportunities, while encouraging collective responsibility toward supporting persons with disabilities.

During the event, support packages and commemorative shields were distributed. Stakeholders also pledged continued assistance, including support for disability registration, improved access to services, and sustained advocacy efforts to ensure a more inclusive community environment.

A Commitment to Inclusion and Dignity

Through these meaningful initiatives, PRCS reaffirmed its dedication to inclusive humanitarian action, ensuring that no one is left behind. The observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities served as a powerful reminder that empowerment begins with recognition, participation, and equal access to opportunities.

PRCS remains committed to working with partners, communities, and stakeholders to promote inclusion, resilience, and dignity for all, especially the most vulnerable segments of society.

PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Conducts Transparent Interviews for Secretary Position

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PRCS KP) held interviews for the position of Secretary, aiming to assess candidates’ professional skills, administrative experience, and understanding of organizational affairs.

The interview panel was chaired by PRCS KP Chairman Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir and included Board Member Azra Jamshed Karim (Finance Committee), HR Committee members Arbab Zarak Khan Khalil and Dr. Haider Ali, along with Ehsanullah Khan, Safiullah, and the Section Officer of the Governor Secretariat.

During the interviews, candidates were evaluated on educational qualifications, practical experience, administrative competencies, and commitment to PRCS’s humanitarian mission. The process followed a transparent, fair, and merit-based approach, ensuring that each candidate was given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their suitability for the role.

The interviews were conducted with professionalism, discipline, and decorum, reflecting PRCS KP’s dedication to upholding transparency and meritocracy in its selection processes. The panel reaffirmed its commitment to appointing the most qualified candidate to strengthen the organization’s leadership and administrative capacity.

PRCS KP Provides Winter Relief to Vulnerable Families in Shangla

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, District Branch Shangla, distributed warm blankets to the most vulnerable and poorest families of Tehsil Alpuri, District Shangla. This humanitarian relief initiative was carried out under the special approval of Chairman PRCS KP, Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, targeting the winter zone of Shangla to provide timely support during the harsh cold season.

The distribution aimed to protect vulnerable families from extreme winter conditions, ensuring that they receive essential aid to maintain warmth and well-being. The initiative reflects PRCS KP’s commitment to assisting communities in need, especially during seasonal emergencies where timely intervention can make a critical difference.

Chairman Farzand Ali Wazir emphasized that supporting the most marginalized communities is a core humanitarian responsibility, and PRCS KP will continue its efforts to provide essential winter aid and protect lives in cold-affected regions across the province.

This operation is part of PRCS KP’s broader winter preparedness and relief program, demonstrating the organization’s ongoing dedication to community welfare, resilience, and protection during emergencies.

PRCS KP Provides Winter Support to Orphan Children in Shangla

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On the special instructions of Chairman Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PRCS KP), Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, the PRCS KP District Branch Shangla distributed blankets to 100 orphan children at Pakistan Sweet Home Shangla.

The initiative was carried out to protect the children from the harsh winter conditions and ensure their comfort and well-being during the cold season. Each child received a blanket, providing much-needed warmth and support.

Chairman Farzand Ali Wazir highlighted that caring for vulnerable children, especially orphans, is a humanitarian priority, and PRCS KP remains committed to providing timely assistance and support to those in need.

This thoughtful distribution reflects PRCS KP’s continuous efforts to safeguard vulnerable communities and extend a helping hand to ensure the protection, dignity, and welfare of children across the province.

Inclusion in Action: PRCS Commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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On December 3, 2025, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), with the support of the Norwegian Red Cross, commemorated the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) through two impactful events in D.I. Khan and Tank, highlighting the organization’s commitment to inclusion, dignity, and empowerment.

In D.I. Khan, over 50 persons with disabilities actively participated in a variety of sports and arts activities, including cricket, wheelchair races, and poetry recitals, creating opportunities to showcase talent, foster teamwork, and build confidence. To further support and empower attendees, PRCS distributed essential items such as wheelchairs, school uniforms, trophies, and medals.

Meanwhile, in Tank, an awareness-focused event brought together teachers, students, and eight specially invited persons with disabilities, alongside key stakeholders. Participants received support packages and commemorative shields, while stakeholders pledged ongoing assistance, including disability registration support and ensuring accessible services in the community.

Through these events, PRCS reinforced its dedication to promoting equal opportunities, accessibility, and empowerment for persons with disabilities, ensuring that all members of society are included and respected. The celebrations served as a powerful reminder that inclusion is not only a responsibility but a core principle of humanitarian work.

PRCS KP and District Routine Immunization Project Bannu Conduct Two-Day VPD Surveillance Training

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society Provincial Headquarters (PRCS PHQ), in collaboration with the District Routine Immunization Project, Bannu, successfully conducted a two-day VPD (Vaccine-Preventable Diseases) Surveillance Training aimed at strengthening public health response and community engagement.

The training covered essential topics including:

  • Public Health and Epidemiology

  • Disease Surveillance

  • Basic Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)

  • Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)

Designed for health and field staff, the sessions focused on enhancing participants’ skills in:

  • Case detection and reporting

  • Field investigation of vaccine-preventable diseases

  • Engaging communities to raise awareness and improve vaccination coverage

The program concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony, recognizing the successful completion of training by all participants and encouraging continued application of their skills in improving public health outcomes.

This initiative reflects PRCS KP’s commitment to capacity building in health programs, ensuring stronger surveillance systems and effective community-based interventions to prevent and control vaccine-preventable diseases across the province.

PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provides Relief to Fire-Affected Families in Balakot

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Under the instructions of Chairman PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (PRCS KP) successfully provided non-food relief items to nine deserving families affected by fire in Jareed Ochari, Balakot (Mansehra).

The relief operation was carried out in a transparent and timely manner, ensuring that each family received essential items tailored to their immediate needs. The assistance included basic household and daily-use items, aimed at helping the families recover and rebuild their lives after the unfortunate incident.

Chairman Farzand Ali Wazir emphasized the humanitarian responsibility of extending support to families facing difficult circumstances, stating that:

“It is our human duty to help deserving families in difficult times, and this process will continue in the future as well.”

This initiative reflects PRCS KP’s commitment to timely humanitarian response and its ongoing efforts to support vulnerable communities in emergencies and crises across the province.

PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Organizes Provincial Summit on Climate Change, Resilience, and Disaster Risk Reduction

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The Pakistan Red Crescent Society Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Headquarters (PRCS KP) successfully organized a Provincial Summit on “Climate Change, Resilience, and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)” at the Governor House, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, bringing together government officials, humanitarian partners, environmental experts, and community representatives to address the pressing challenges posed by climate change.

The summit was graced by His Excellency Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as Chief Guest. Distinguished attendees included Mr. Obaidullah Khan, Secretary General PRCS, Mr. Asif Aman Khan, Head of Office German Red Cross (GRC), Mr. Muhammad Ali Babakhel, Additional Inspector General of Police KP, as well as representatives from the Climate Change and Adaptation (CCA) Team of PRCS National Headquarters, GRC Pakistan Program, IFRC, and ICRC.

The event also brought together key governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA KP), Relief and Rehabilitation Department, Forest Department, National Humanitarian Network (NHN), Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF), Ayesha Foundation, WSSP, Watsan Cell, Education Department, Directorate General Commerce, Education and Management Science, International Rescue Committee (IRC), University of Peshawar, Bahauddin Zakaria University Multan, Pakistan Meteorological Department, Transport Department, Islamic Relief Pakistan, provincial staff of PRCS, IFRC delegates, media representatives, journalists, and young performers including actors from PTV.

The summit aimed to:

  • Discuss the impacts of increasing climate change in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

  • Review the provincial environmental policy

  • Share research-based recommendations

  • Promote inter-agency cooperation

  • Encourage proactive disaster preparedness measures

  • Increase public awareness

  • Recognize institutions and individuals contributing to climate resilience

Over 200 participants actively engaged in discussions, highlighting the importance of collaboration between government, humanitarian actors, academia, and the community to build resilient and prepared societies capable of addressing climate-related challenges.

The summit concluded under the supervision of Chairman PRCS KP, Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, with Governor Faisal Karim Kundi delivering the closing remarks. The event ended with a commitment to continue appreciating and supporting the services of all institutions and partners contributing to climate resilience and humanitarian work in the province.

This summit reaffirmed PRCS KP’s leadership in fostering climate action, disaster preparedness, and multi-stakeholder cooperation, ensuring that communities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are better equipped to face environmental and disaster-related challenges.

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Stresses Preparedness for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction at PRCS Provincial Summit

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The Honorable Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mr. Faisal Karim Kundi, emphasized the urgent need for preparedness against climate change and other emerging challenges during a provincial summit organized by the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction. The event took place at the Governor House, Peshawar, where experts, officials, and stakeholders gathered to discuss strategies to mitigate the growing risks posed by natural disasters and environmental changes.

Governor Kundi highlighted that the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly severe, with the country now facing unprecedented disasters that are impacting food security, the economy, and social structures. He noted that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, along with the entire country, is currently experiencing extraordinary climatic conditions, underscoring the need for effective institutional and community-level strategies to reduce disaster risks.

The summit was attended by PRCS KP Chairman Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, environmental experts, educators, and officials from relevant government departments. During the event, documentaries showcasing PRCS KP’s humanitarian services during recent natural disasters were presented, highlighting the organization’s vital role in disaster response and community support.

Experts in environmental science, education, and community development shared insights on the challenges posed by climate change and ways to strengthen resilience and preparedness at the community level.

Governor Kundi congratulated PRCS KP for organizing the summit on this critical global issue, praising the dedicated performance of PRCS staff in recent disaster relief operations and recognizing the support of donor agencies. He emphasized that climate change and disaster risk management are not just academic topics but urgent challenges linked to Pakistan’s future, requiring immediate and effective action.

He warned that failure to address environmental risks with wisdom and responsibility could threaten the nation’s overall social and economic systems. Governor Kundi urged PRCS to develop mechanisms to prepare communities, train volunteers, and educate the public on coping with natural disaster risks. While acknowledging that natural disasters cannot be completely prevented, he stressed that strong institutional and social strategies can significantly reduce their impact.

Finally, the Governor assured that, in his role, he would continue to support and collaborate with all relevant institutions, particularly those engaged in community services and disaster management, to build a safer and more resilient society.

PRCS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Holds Key Staff and District Secretaries Meeting

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Red Crescent Society (PRCS KP) held an important meeting of staff and district secretaries under the chairmanship of Mr. Farzand Ali Wazir, Chairman PRCS KP, to review ongoing activities and strengthen operational coordination across the province.

Secretaries from various districts actively participated, presenting suggestions and feedback on current initiatives, field operations, reporting processes, harmonization of efforts, and planning for future activities. The meeting provided a valuable platform for collective discussion and decision-making aimed at improving the efficiency and impact of humanitarian services.

Key topics addressed during the session included:

  • Performance review of district branches

  • Challenges and bottlenecks in field operations

  • Coordination and harmonization between districts and the provincial office

  • Improvement measures for reporting, monitoring, and supervision

  • Future action plans for effective service delivery

Several important decisions were taken to enhance the monitoring and management of field operations, ensuring timely and effective humanitarian support to communities in need.

Participants also congratulated Chairman Farzand Ali Wazir on assuming his responsibilities and assured him of their full support and cooperation, emphasizing their commitment to teamwork, transparency, and strengthening PRCS KP’s mission of public service.

The meeting concluded with a renewed focus on collaboration, accountability, and efficiency, reflecting the organization’s commitment to delivering high-quality humanitarian services throughout Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.