Farmers Development Organization

Geographical Coverage:  District Rahimyar Khan Project duration: May 13, 2024 to July 14, 2024 Introduction and Background of program: District Rahimyar khan district has history of record high temperatures in summers due to desert area and the effect of climate change. The last recorded heatwaves of 2018 caused a number of deaths in the district, and even in the 2024, the NDMA has projected the heatwave in the district with the guidelines for prevention. Key highlight of project:

• Coordination meetings with the stakeholders
• Refresher of Paramedics for Healthcare Facilities
• Identification of 80 youth members for training on Preparedness Days Training of 4 youth groups (20 members) on Awareness Sessions, First Aid, Emergency Response
• 02 health facilities have heatstroke centers renovated and equipped with improved emergency response
• 06 cooling stations established with provision of sufficient clean drinking water for 20000 persons per day
• 16000 people reached with material provided
• 80 youth volunteers trained and then cascading message to the 800 community persons
• Awareness Campaign in the community by Youth groups
• Provision of 900 heatwave Protection Kits (ORS, Towels, hand fans, portable water bottle, sunscreen, umbrella, caps):
• Provision of kits / required material to Rescue 1122