Wana Welfare Association (WAWA): A Ray of Hope
Introduction:
In 2004, a group of visionary leaders in
Tribal District South Waziristan (Lower) and Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, united around a shared dream. They established the Wana Welfare Association
(WAWA) as a beacon of hope, aimed at uplifting the socially and economically
underprivileged regions of South Waziristan. Their vision was grand: to foster
sustainable development and social change over the next 80 to 120 years[1].
What It Does?
The organization tries to foster community
resilience through multiple measures. Its main focus is on education, health,
environment, human and natural resource development (HNRD) and youth
empowerment.
1. Promoting Education
In education sector, the organization not
only provides merit-based scholarships to deserving students from WANA but also
contribute to their career counseling. Specifically, it focuses on educating
orphans. It Equips children with practical and technical skills for enhanced
employability and self-sufficiency.[2]
2. Focusing Health
In health sector, the organization Promotes
holistic health through awareness about hygiene, nutrition, and general
wellbeing.
3. Developing Human and Natural Resources
For HNRD, the organization establishes
partnerships, provides career support services, and encourages community
organizations for collective human and natural resource development.
4.
Protecting
Environment
Finally, the organization also
contributes to environmental sustainability by planting and restoring forests,
combating deforestation, and promoting biodiversity.
Conclusion
In short, the civil
society organization is contributing positively to the welfare of an
underprivileged area, South Waziristan. It has taken out a large number of
people out of poverty. It also works for promotion of trade opportunities which
will ultimately lead for peace and stability in the region. The government has
ensured its support to such organizations at every level.