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The Learning Curve: a world where learning comes first Join ALNAP, the global network for humanitarian learning, this Wednesday, 10th July, for a new kind of online event, featuring humanitarians based all over the world for opinion, debate, networking and video. Washington 08.00, London 13.00, Nairobi 15.00, Manila 20.00 The Learning Curve will look at: 1️⃣ Exploring why local/national actors with their wealth of knowledge and experience are largely overlooked by the broader system. Presented by: Sarah Abdelatif, co-founder and CEO of Propel (https://lnkd.in/e7sVr37U) With: sophia swithern, independent consultant focusing on using evidence to improve how aid works in crises and Mihir Bhatt, Director, All India Disaster Mitigation Institute With contributions from: Saeed Ullah Khan, director at GLOW Consultants (Private) Limited Charles Kojo Vandyck, head of capacity development at West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) 2️⃣ Institutional ego and the competitive funding environment and how this inhibits the willingness of agencies to share learning collectively. Presented by: Namukabo Werungah, humanitarian journalist at The New Humanitarian With: Eranda Wijewickrama, executive at Humanitarian Advisory Group (HAG) and Meg Sattler, CEO at Ground Truth Solutions With contributions from: Will Carter, country director - Sudan, Norwegian Refugee Council Andriy Klepikov, Executive Director of Alliance for Public Health Ukraine 3️⃣ Organisations developing cultures that enable them to make use of the learning that already exists. Also co-presenting the event: Juliet Parker, director of ALNAP Teia Rogers, founder and managing director of JRNY Consulting Throughout 2024, ALNAP is challenging itself, its members and humanitarians everywhere to be bolder in learning, embrace different learning experiences and approaches, and be more receptive and responsive to learning. This new journey will help transform our thinking, step off learning paths, unpick power relations and work towards more inclusive learning environments. Do not miss this fast-paced, multi-format event with video reflections and live debate on humanitarian learning, an open floor Q & A, music. Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/eusxYDvQ

Journey Matters - We are One Step Closer Towards Achieving Gender Equality in Pakistan! Someone asked us, "What is the most important lesson you have learned from this Oxfam project evaluation?" Our response was simple: "Journey Matters." "But why?" they asked again. "Because now we are one step closer to achieving gender equality in Pakistan, a dream that means a lot to many of us!" Oxfam in Pakistan (OiP) and Oxfam in Canada (OCA), with the support of Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada successfully implemented the Women's Voice and Leadership Pakistan (WVL-P) project. Spanning from 2019 to 2024, this five-year initiative is part of the broader WVL program funded by GAC across 28 countries worldwide. GLOW Consultants (Private) Limited conducted the final evaluation of this project, incorporating the feminist principles of #empowerment, #inclusion, and #participation as emphasized by Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada. Additionally, the evaluation aligned with Oxfam's Feminist Principles and the #Feminist Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (F-MEAL) methodology. The project closeout event showcased the findings of this evaluation, featuring a transformative performance by the one and only - Sheema Kermani. The evaluation report captures the voices of the project partners, including 12 core Women's Rights Organizations (#WROs), five alliances, grantees, Oxfam in Pakistan, and Oxfam in Canada. Reflecting the spirit of #partnership, #opportunities, #networking, and #continuous #struggle, we find inspiration in these lines from Urdu poetry: سفر ہے شرط، مسافر نواز بہتیرے ہزار ہا شجر سایہ دار راہ میں ہیں رہیں نہ ہم جو کبھی جادۂ سفر میں تو کیا ہزار ہا قافلے ہمنوا ہیں راہ میں سفر کی رات، ستارے بھی رہنما ہوں گے جو دن چڑھے گا تو سورج ہمیں سلام کرے حکایتوں کی جو دنیا ہے، ان کو جی لیں گے کہیں پہ ختم نہ ہوگی یہ داستاں ہرگز Translation: "The journey is the condition, there are countless kind travelers Thousands of shade-giving trees are on the way If we are not on the path of the journey, so what? Thousands of caravans are our companions on the way The stars will also be guides on the night of the journey When the day breaks, the sun will greet us We will live the world of tales This story will never end anywhere" To read the Women’s Voice and Leadership Pakistan – Final Report: https://lnkd.in/dGh_yfug Have a question, write to us at: [email protected] Follow GLOW at LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dyA5VX8f #GenderEquality #WomensRights #Empowerment #Feminism #WVL #GLOWConsultants #fmeal #evaluation #innovation #meal #mel Erum Sharif Oxfam Oxfam International Noreen Khalid Armeen Ahmad Zainab Jamil Zaki Ullah Tailal Masood Pakistan Humanitarian Forum

Miracle of Water 3 (of 3) - Goodness, BUT Not Just for Humans: Kindernothilfe e.V. Who works for 16 hours a day pulling drinking water out from 600-foot-deep wells in scorching heat? Its not always us, its them too!! In deserts, it is not just humans who struggle to survive, but life is hard for animals too. Not any more!!! This #heartwarming #story is from the Kindernothilfe e.V. and Research and Development Foundation | RDF solarization project, funded by #German government. GLOW Consultants (Private) Limited is currently #evaluating these climate activities in the #Tharparkar #Desert of #Pakistan. In this arid region, not just humans but donkeys, camels, and mules have long been burdened with the gruelling task of pulling water from depths each day. Their relentless labour is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by both humans and animals in securing life's most basic necessity: #water. With the introduction of solar-powered pumps, the landscape—and lives—are changing for the better. The solar energy solutions Kindernothilfe e.V. implemented have not only provided a sustainable water source for communities but also brought much-needed relief to these speechless companions. No longer subjected to arduous labour, these animals can now enjoy a more humane existence, contributing to improved animal welfare and better quality of life in the region. This initiative is a practical example of how #innovative #solutions can address multiple challenges, fostering human-animal harmony while promoting sustainable development. We're proud to witness and share the positive impact of solar energy on the lives of Tharparkar's resilient communities and their faithful animals. Let's continue to champion #renewable #energy and #compassionate #practices that uplift every life they touch. 🌍💚💧 Have a question, write to us at: [email protected] Follow GLOW at LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dyA5VX8f #Sustainability #Biodiversity #SolarPower #WaterConservation #CommunityEmpowerment #Tharparkar #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #Conservation #SolarEnergy #AnimalWelfare #TharparkarDesert #HumanitarianInnovation Arshad Ali Khan Zaki Ullah Barbara Winker Ashfaq Ahmed Soomro Kiran Shahzadi Research and Development Foundation | RDF Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (Picture Credit: Multiple Sources)

Miracle of Water 2 - Tharparkar Desert and Brids 🐦: Kindernothilfe e.V. Has anyone ever seen birds playing with water in places where otherwise they struggled to get it for drinking? Yes, we have, in Tharparkar desert - thanks to #RDF, Kindernothilfe e.V. and #German government. Seeing is believing, so let this be your next destination to observe and make some nice video clips of birds enjoying life to its fullest - a feast to watch and adore in this arid environment. #Water is #life - everywhere but more so in #deserts and more importantly for #birds. And we would love to share one amazing #story from our #evaluation work GLOW Consultants (Private) Limited for Kindernothilfe e.V. in the #Tharparkar desert of #Pakistan. It all started when the #drought hit the largest desert in Pakistan affecting thousands - humans, animals, birds and plants. With this nightmarish drought, birds suffered as much as other beings. And #KNH worked the miracle of water through #renewable #solar #energy in this desert, resulting in the recovery of bird populations, a crucial component in the desert biodiversity. Despite the arid conditions and scarce water sources, a diverse array of avian species can be found thriving in this unique ecosystem. These birds play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, contributing to pollination, seed dispersion, and pest control. Local customs and traditions in Tharparkar emphasize the protection and reverence of these birds, reflecting a deep-rooted understanding of their importance to the desert environment. How this is made possible: 🌍🌞 Thriving Biodiversity in Tharparkar 🌿🐦 After droughts dried up traditional water sources, the solar-powered water systems implemented by #KNH and #RDF have become a beacon of hope, not just for the people, but also for the region's biodiversity. An unintended yet remarkable result of these systems is the flourishing bird population. The integration of renewable energy solutions with traditional values is a powerful example of how sustainable development can create a positive ripple effect, enhancing both human and natural environments. Great job #KNH, #RDF, and the resilient communities of Tharparkar for this inspiring journey towards sustainability and biodiversity conservation! 🌱💧🐦 Have a question, write to us at: [email protected] Follow GLOW at LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dyA5VX8f #Sustainability #Biodiversity #SolarPower #WaterConservation #CommunityEmpowerment #Tharparkar #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #Conservation #LocalTraditions Arshad Ali Khan Zaki Ullah Barbara Winker Ashfaq Ahmed Soomro Kiran Shahzadi Research and Development Foundation | RDF Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (Picture Credit: Multiple Sources)

From 🛣 roadblocks to 🗺 roadmaps: navigating the enablers and barriers to advancing locally-led and community-engaged evaluation in humanitarian contexts 📢 Join us next week at our online #gLOCAL2024 event on locally-led M&E. 🗓 June 5 🕛 10:00AM (GMT+1)/5:00PM (GMT+8) 🔗 https://bit.ly/3UCnPiR Locally-led monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and the meaningful engagement of communities in evaluations are important vehicles for greater accountability in humanitarian aid. However, humanitarian settings pose significant challenges to M&E, including difficulty in accessing populations affected by crises and the constant balance of resources versus priority actions, leaving little room for practitioners and organisations to advance and support locally-led and community-centred M&E practices. Through this session, ALNAP and Humanitarian Advisory Group (HAG) will share the findings from their respective research on locally-led M&E and making evaluation findings accessible to communities (HAG, forthcoming). In particular, @HAG and GLOW Consultants (Private) Limited will share findings of research into the current practices used by humanitarians and M&E practitioners to make the results of evaluation processes accessible to communities. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the enablers and barriers to locally-led M&E in humanitarian contexts and learn concrete steps to strengthen approaches to making evaluation findings accessible to communities. Speakers: Hana Abul Husn, Senior Research Officer, ALNAP Pamela Combinido, Leader, HAG Zaki Ullah, CEO, GLOW Consultants (Private) Limited Secure your spot here: https://bit.ly/3UCnPiR

Miracle of Water - Tharparkar Desert and Honeybees 🐝: Kindernothilfe e.V. Our #evaluation work at GLOW Consultants (Private) Limited helps us witness #unexpected and #unintended results of development projects - beyond what a progress report captures. One such amazing story we witnessed is at Tharparkar desert in #Pakistan with 5 main characters: Honeybees & local communities; #RDF & #KNH as implementers; and the German govt as the donor. It is the story of the delicious honey from the #desert of Tharparkar. Spread over an area of some 20,000 km², this desert is among the last remaining havens in the country for honeybees to thrive. Kindernothilfe e.V. (KNH) worked the miracle of water through #renewable #solar #energy in this desert, resulting in the recovery of honeybee populations, a crucial component in the desert biodiversity. How this is made possible: 🌞 Solar-Powered Water Systems: The introduction of solar-powered water pumps by Kindernothilfe e.V. has been a game changer. Not only do these systems provide a vital resource for the local communities and their livestock, but they also provide water for honeybees and support lush vegetation even in this arid region. This greenery serves as a habitat and a source of nutrition for honeybees, aiding their proliferation. 🐞 Rooted in a profound respect for nature and all living beings, the local communities and culture in Tharparkar are protecting honeybees, fostering their thriving populations. 🚫 Pesticide-Free Farming: With limited agriculture, the farming practices prevalent in Tharparkar, largely devoid of chemical pesticides, are proving to be a boon for honeybees. These practices ensure a safer environment for bees, enhancing their health and the quality of the honey they produce. 🐝 Why This Matters: Bees play a vital role in pollination, which is crucial for the reproduction of many wild and agricultural plants. By supporting honeybee populations, Kindernothilfe e.V. is contributing to ensuring food security, promoting biodiversity, and fostering sustainable livelihoods. 💬 What it means for People: A natural source of essential nutrients, honey offers an affordable and beneficial supplement for children and mothers in the nutritionally challenged areas of Tharparkar, aiding in health improvement for vulnerable households. Have a question, write to us at: [email protected] Follow GLOW at LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/dyA5VX8f #Sustainability #Conservation #Beekeeping #RenewableEnergy #Tharparkar #climatechange #agriculture #honeybees #desert #Pakistan Arshad Ali Khan Zaki Ullah Barbara Winker Ashfaq Ahmed Soomro Kiran Shahzadi Research and Development Foundation | RDF Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

📢 Don't miss our #gLOCAL2024 event! 𝘍𝘙𝘖𝘔 𝘙𝘖𝘈𝘋𝘉𝘓𝘖𝘊𝘒𝘚 𝘛𝘖 𝘙𝘖𝘈𝘋𝘔𝘈𝘗𝘚: 𝘕𝘈𝘝𝘐𝘎𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘌𝘕𝘈𝘉𝘓𝘌𝘙𝘚 𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘉𝘈𝘙𝘙𝘐𝘌𝘙𝘚 𝘛𝘖 𝘈𝘋𝘝𝘈𝘕𝘊𝘐𝘕𝘎 𝘓𝘖𝘊𝘈𝘓𝘓𝘠-𝘓𝘌𝘋 𝘈𝘕𝘋 𝘊𝘖𝘔𝘔𝘜𝘕𝘐𝘛𝘠-𝘌𝘕𝘎𝘈𝘎𝘌𝘋 𝘌𝘝𝘈𝘓𝘜𝘈𝘛𝘐𝘖𝘕 𝘐𝘕 𝘏𝘜𝘔𝘈𝘕𝘐𝘛𝘈𝘙𝘐𝘈𝘕 𝘊𝘖𝘕𝘛𝘌𝘟𝘛𝘚 🗓 June 5 🕰 10:00AM (GMT+1)/ 5:00PM (GMT+8) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dt27URSz Locally led monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and the meaningful engagement of communities in evaluations are important vehicles for greater accountability in humanitarian aid. However, humanitarian settings pose significant challenges to M&E, including difficulty in accessing populations affected by crises and the constant balance of resources versus priority actions, leaving little room for practitioners and organisations to advance and support locally-led and community-centred M&E practices. Through this session, ALNAP and Humanitarian Advisory Group will share the findings from their respective research on locally-led M&E and making evaluation findings accessible to communities (HAG, forthcoming). In particular, HAG and GLOW Consultants (Private) Limited will share findings of research into the current practices used by humanitarians and M&E practitioners to make the results of evaluation processes accessible to communities. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the enablers and barriers to locally-led M&E in humanitarian contexts and learn concrete steps to strengthen approaches to making evaluation findings accessible to communities. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Hana Abul Husn, 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫, 𝐀𝐋𝐍𝐀𝐏 Pamela Combinido, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐇𝐀𝐆 Zaki Ullah, 𝐂𝐄𝐎, 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 (𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞) 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 Register here: gLOCAL: https://lnkd.in/gju6qCZD *if you have trouble logging in to the gLOCAL website, you can register through ALNAP: https://bit.ly/3UCnPiR

Join our #gLOCAL2024 event on 5 June! FROM ROADBLOCKS TO ROADMAPS: NAVIGATING THE ENABLERS AND BARRIERS TO ADVANCING LOCALLY-LED AND COMMUNITY-ENGAGED EVALUATION IN HUMANITARIAN CONTEXTS Locally led monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and the meaningful engagement of communities in evaluations are important vehicles for greater accountability in humanitarian aid. However, humanitarian settings pose significant challenges to M&E, including difficulty in accessing populations affected by crises and the constant balance of resources versus priority actions, leaving little room for practitioners and organisations to advance and support locally-led and community-centred M&E practices. Through this session, Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance in Humanitarian Action (ALNAP) and Humanitarian Advisory Group (HAG) will share the findings from their respective research on locally-led M&E and making evaluation findings accessible to communities (HAG, forthcoming). In particular, HAG and GLOW Consultants (Private) Limited will share findings of research into the current practices used by humanitarians and M&E practitioners to make the results of evaluation processes accessible to communities. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the enablers and barriers to locally-led M&E in humanitarian contexts and learn concrete steps to strengthen approaches to making evaluation findings accessible to communities. Speakers: Hana Abul Husn, Senior Research Officer, ALNAP Pamela Combinido, Leader, HAG Zaki Ullah, CEO, GLOW Consultants (Private) Limited Register for the event using either: https://lnkd.in/dt27URSz or https://bit.ly/3UCnPiR