District Vehari, South Punjab, Pakistan November 2026. Farming Integrated Development Association (FIDA) has delivered 11 interventions for deserving families in South Punjab through a multi-sector project funded by Penny Appeal Pakistan. The project combined productive assets, women-led enterprise, healthcare, shelter, disability inclusion and social protection, so that each family received the support it needed to move forward.
Results at a glance
| Intervention | What was delivered | SDGs |
|---|---|---|
| Goats | 60 goats to 20 deserving families | 1, 2 |
| Family poultry farms | 70 farms, each with 1 rooster, 7 hens and a full support package | 2, 1 |
| Sewing machines | 36 machines for 36 skilled young women | 5, 8 |
| Grocery stores | 10 women-run stores set up or restocked | 5, 8, 1 |
| Electric rickshaws | 10 rickshaws for women and men entrepreneurs | 8, 7, 5 |
| One-room homes | 5 homes constructed | 11, 1 |
| Eye camps | 15 free eye camps | 3 |
| Marriages of orphaned girls | Dowry essentials for 3 orphaned girls | 1, 10 |
| Widow and child sponsorship | PKR 30,000 per month for 12 months | 1, 10 |
| Wheelchairs | 24 wheelchairs | 10, 3 |
| Tricycle wheelchairs | 10 tricycle wheelchairs | 10, 8 |
Livelihoods that keep growing
Sixty goats reached 20 families, and 70 families each received a family poultry farm of one rooster and seven hens with a full support package: 560 birds producing eggs, protein and steady income. These are assets that multiply, strengthening household nutrition and resilience season after season.
Women at the centre of enterprise
Thirty-six skilled young women received sewing machines to start home-based tailoring businesses, and 10 women now run grocery stores that were set up or restocked through the project. Ten electric rickshaws are giving women and men a zero-emission source of daily income while improving transport in their communities.
Health, shelter and dignity
- 15 free eye camps brought screening and treatment to underserved communities.
- 5 one-room homes now give families safe, dignified shelter.
- 24 wheelchairs and 10 tricycle wheelchairs are restoring mobility and independence for persons with disabilities.
- Dowry essentials supported the marriages of 3 orphaned girls.
- A widow and her child received PKR 30,000 a month for 12 months, providing a secure foundation for the year.
Results in pictures
Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals
Together, these results contribute to eight Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 1 No Poverty, SDG 2 Zero Hunger, SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 5 Gender Equality, SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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Thank you
FIDA extends its sincere thanks to Penny Appeal Pakistan for funding this project, and to the families and communities who led this change. Many more families are ready to build a better future. We welcome donors, foundations and corporate partners who would like to help us reach them.