EDITION Editor's Note This month's newsletter features extremely interesting trainings, high achievements, fruitful field visits, thought provoking articles and lots more! These Newsletters are a collaborative effort from all departments of Hashoo Foundation. Like always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future editions. We would be delighted to hear from you! Happy reading! Editorial Team Sarah Hashwani Ali Akbar Col. Muhammad Sadiq Sulaiman Dhanani Chairperson: Country Director: Projects Director: Chief Financial Officer & Director Operations: 2015 LEADERSHIP April 2015 Issue No. 16 E-Chronicles Monthly Newsletter Quote of The Month Don't limit your challenges; challenge your limits. Jerry Dunn EDITORIAL TEAM Content Writer: Graphic Designer: Nadia Humaiyun Mazhar Yaseen Life Skill Session Regional Office Gilgit Domestic Workers Community Training Project Career Counselling of Students from Child Education Support Program (CESP) Disaster Risk Reduction Forum held at Hashoo Foundation - Regional Office Chitral SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN INTERNSHIP Orientation of HMTP Food Preparation & Culinary Art (Level-II) Education Department Conducts a Progress Review Meeting with 11 Students of CEENA Welfare Volunteering connects you to others! An awareness session on City & Guilds Orientation of “Food & Beverage Services and Accommodation Operations & Services Meetup with Sarah Hashwani! An excursion to Qaqlasht- Regional Office Chitral Exposure visit! Resolving disputes and re-uniting communities Our Achiever! Exam Stress can now be controlled! WELCOME ABOARD! Giving Back To The World Self-standing- Ms. Rafiq un Nisa A Tale of Five Demons! I mean “Interns” Health Box
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EDITIONEditor's NoteThis month's newsletter features extremely interesting trainings, high achievements, fruitful field visits, thought provoking articles and lots more! These Newsletters are a collaborative effort f rom a l l depar tments o f Hashoo Foundation. Like always, we welcome your feedback and suggestions for future editions.
We would be delighted to hear from you!
Happy reading! Editorial Team
Sarah Hashwani
Ali Akbar
Col. Muhammad Sadiq
Sulaiman Dhanani
Chairperson:
Country Director:
Projects Director:
Chief Financial Officer &
Director Operations:
2015 LEADERSHIP
April 2015 Issue No. 16
E-ChroniclesMonthly Newsletter
Quote of The
M o n t h Don't limit your
challenges; challenge
your limits.
Jerry Dunn
EDITORIAL TEAM
Content Writer:
Graphic Designer:
Nadia Humaiyun
Mazhar Yaseen
Life Skill Session Regional Office Gilgit
Domestic Workers Community Training Project
Career Counselling of Students from Child Education Support Program (CESP)
Disaster Risk Reduction Forum held at Hashoo Foundation - Regional Office Chitral
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN INTERNSHIP
Orientation of HMTP Food Preparation & Culinary Art (Level-II)
Education Department Conducts a Progress ReviewMeeting with 11 Students of CEENA Welfare
Volunteering connects you to others!
An awareness session on City & Guilds
Orientation of “Food & Beverage Services andAccommodation Operations & Services
Meetup with Sarah Hashwani!
An excursion to Qaqlasht- Regional Office Chitral
Exposure visit!
Resolving disputes and re-uniting communities
Our Achiever!
Exam Stress can now be controlled!
WELCOME ABOARD!
Giving Back To The World
Self-standing- Ms. Rafiq un Nisa
A Tale of Five Demons! I mean “Interns”
Health Box
Youth development Centre (YDC) Gilgit conducted Life Skill Session on 18th and 19th March, in collaboration with Aga Khan Economic Planning Board. Mr. Sharafat, & Miss Sheli Jan, Field Health Officer, Aga Khan Health Services shared their expertise on various topics including Positive Youth Development, Ethical values (Social Issues) & Health & Hygiene.
The aim of the session was to emphasize on how a healthy, productive and contributive individual can play an important role on the growth and development of the society and to develop their understanding on the benefits of personal hygiene and cleanliness.The session also gave a clear guideline on how to make career and educational choices. The speakers shared their experiences and provided them with a lot of guidelines about Social ethics. They focused on the fact that a person's attitude is equally important as his education.
This session helped the boarders to understand their social and ethical responsibilities towards the society and ways of improving and giving their best.
Life Skill Session
Regional Office Gilgit
Domestic Workers Community Training ProjectHashoo Foundation, in collaboration with Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund has initiated Domestic Skill workers and Hospitality Management Training Program. HF took the responsibility to orientate Local Support Organizations (LSOs) & local community members at targeted locations for “Domestic Workers Community training”, a project funded by Punjab Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF). Another objective of the visit
was to access the community at their door steps and provide them with awareness about Hashoo Foundation's contribution towards skill development, especially for Hospitality Management Training Program and to introduce Domestic Workers Program with numerous job opportunities at local and national level. All the PPAF partner Organizations were orientated over the project and shared their views on the selection criteria of
expected trainees in meetings held at Multan, Karachi & Peshawar. However it was felt that HF's visit to field at gross root level is inevitable, therefore, Mr.Usman –Project Coordinator Lahore and Mr. Farooq Anjam & Ali Husnain (Community Mobilizers) led the HF team in Punjab. Team made frequent visits to Mazafar Garh, Kot Addu, DH-Khan, Rajan Pur, Layya,
Child Education Support Program (CESP) On April 13, 2015, Hashoo Foundation Education Department conducted a session on progress review and career counselling of Child Education Support Program (CESP) Students
residing in Rawalpindi Region. In this session, parents were also invited, 30 CESP Students and 12 parents/Guardian participated. The progress of the students and their future aspirations
were discussed in detail. Students were mentored and advised on the importance of quality education that would help them improve their standard of living. A detailed brainstorming session
was also undertaken to explore the skills and competencies of students which would help them in choosing best career opportunities in future.
Disaster Risk Reduction Forum held at
Hashoo Foundation - Regional Office ChitralA meeting of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) was held at the Regional Office Chitral, it was honored by the heads of NGOs, Govt. Departments and other Civil Society Organizations. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Sultan Mahmoud Senior. Regional Program Manager, Chitral. It is worth mentioning that
the Disaster Risk Reduction Forum has been established by Hashoo Foundation during its Safer Tomorrow Disaster Preparedness-II project.
The DRR Forum is an informal group of civil society organizations, voluntarily coming together on issues of common interest at district level, in the
field of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRR/M) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA). The purpose of the DRR Forum is to enhance communication, coordination and information sharing between all relevant stakeholders in order to promote, improve
and integrate the DRR and CCA approaches during emergency and development in the district.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN INTERNSHIPMr. Nowroz Ali Khan, an intern at the Regional Office
Chitral, successfully completed his 4 month internship.
“The internship opportunity I had with Hashoo Foundation
was a great chance for learning and professional
development. Therefore, I consider myself a very lucky
individual. I am also grateful for having met so many
wonderful people and professionals who led me though
this internship period”
Nowroz Ali Khan
Regional
Office Chitral
Youth development Centre (YDC) Gilgit conducted Life Skill Session on 18th and 19th March, in collaboration with Aga Khan Economic Planning Board. Mr. Sharafat, & Miss Sheli Jan, Field Health Officer, Aga Khan Health Services shared their expertise on various topics including Positive Youth Development, Ethical values (Social Issues) & Health & Hygiene.
The aim of the session was to emphasize on how a healthy, productive and contributive individual can play an important role on the growth and development of the society and to develop their understanding on the benefits of personal hygiene and cleanliness.The session also gave a clear guideline on how to make career and educational choices. The speakers shared their experiences and provided them with a lot of guidelines about Social ethics. They focused on the fact that a person's attitude is equally important as his education.
This session helped the boarders to understand their social and ethical responsibilities towards the society and ways of improving and giving their best.
Life Skill Session
Regional Office Gilgit
Domestic Workers Community Training ProjectHashoo Foundation, in collaboration with Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund has initiated Domestic Skill workers and Hospitality Management Training Program. HF took the responsibility to orientate Local Support Organizations (LSOs) & local community members at targeted locations for “Domestic Workers Community training”, a project funded by Punjab Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF). Another objective of the visit
was to access the community at their door steps and provide them with awareness about Hashoo Foundation's contribution towards skill development, especially for Hospitality Management Training Program and to introduce Domestic Workers Program with numerous job opportunities at local and national level. All the PPAF partner Organizations were orientated over the project and shared their views on the selection criteria of
expected trainees in meetings held at Multan, Karachi & Peshawar. However it was felt that HF's visit to field at gross root level is inevitable, therefore, Mr.Usman –Project Coordinator Lahore and Mr. Farooq Anjam & Ali Husnain (Community Mobilizers) led the HF team in Punjab. Team made frequent visits to Mazafar Garh, Kot Addu, DH-Khan, Rajan Pur, Layya,
Child Education Support Program (CESP) On April 13, 2015, Hashoo Foundation Education Department conducted a session on progress review and career counselling of Child Education Support Program (CESP) Students
residing in Rawalpindi Region. In this session, parents were also invited, 30 CESP Students and 12 parents/Guardian participated. The progress of the students and their future aspirations
were discussed in detail. Students were mentored and advised on the importance of quality education that would help them improve their standard of living. A detailed brainstorming session
was also undertaken to explore the skills and competencies of students which would help them in choosing best career opportunities in future.
Disaster Risk Reduction Forum held at
Hashoo Foundation - Regional Office ChitralA meeting of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) was held at the Regional Office Chitral, it was honored by the heads of NGOs, Govt. Departments and other Civil Society Organizations. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Sultan Mahmoud Senior. Regional Program Manager, Chitral. It is worth mentioning that
the Disaster Risk Reduction Forum has been established by Hashoo Foundation during its Safer Tomorrow Disaster Preparedness-II project.
The DRR Forum is an informal group of civil society organizations, voluntarily coming together on issues of common interest at district level, in the
field of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRR/M) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA). The purpose of the DRR Forum is to enhance communication, coordination and information sharing between all relevant stakeholders in order to promote, improve
and integrate the DRR and CCA approaches during emergency and development in the district.
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF AN INTERNSHIPMr. Nowroz Ali Khan, an intern at the Regional Office
Chitral, successfully completed his 4 month internship.
“The internship opportunity I had with Hashoo Foundation
was a great chance for learning and professional
development. Therefore, I consider myself a very lucky
individual. I am also grateful for having met so many
wonderful people and professionals who led me though
this internship period”
Nowroz Ali Khan
Regional
Office Chitral
Orientation of HMTP Food Preparation & Culinary
Art (Level-II)The Skill
Development
Program of Hashoo
Foundation, in
collaboration with
WHO (World Health
Organization), held an
orientation ceremony
of 40 Food
Preparation &
Culinary Art students
at the Human
The Skill
Development
Program of Hashoo
Foundation, in
collaboration with
WHO (World Health
Organization), held an
orientation ceremony
of 40 Food
Preparation &
Culinary Art students
at the Human
Development
Resource Centre,
Rawalpindi on
Thursday, 26th
March. The purpose
of this ceremony was
a brief introduction of
Hashoo Foundation
and the program these
students were being
inducted for.
Development
Resource Centre,
Rawalpindi on
Thursday, 26th
March. The purpose
of this ceremony was
a brief introduction of
Hashoo Foundation
and the program these
students were being
inducted for.
The event came to a
conclusion with
motivational talks
from the management
personals, who asked
these students to
engage themselves in
productive activities
and establish a
supporting network of
friends around them.
The event came to a
conclusion with
motivational talks
from the management
personals, who asked
these students to
engage themselves in
productive activities
and establish a
supporting network of
friends around them.
Education Department Conducts a Progress Review
Meeting with 11 Students of CEENA Welfare On March 22, 2015,
Hashoo Foundation's
Education Department
conducted a progress
review meeting with 11
CEENA Welfare scholars
who are studying in
different universities and
colleges in Islamabad,
Lahore and Abbottabad.
The meeting was
arranged at Hashoo
Foundation Regional
Office Rawalpindi (ROR).
Mr. Sulaiman Dhanani
(CFO, HF) and Mr. Sher
Baz (Chairman CEENA
Welfare) along with
Education team reviewed
the performance of these
students and discussed
future aspirations,
opportunities and
challenges.
Volunteering connects you to others!to the lives of people.
On 2nd April 2015,
HR arranged a session
on volunteerism and
tolerance for the
interns and YDCs. Mr.
Shukoor the head of
the Education
department, after a
brief orientation,
explained different
ways of paying back
to the society, he took
the participants to
Umeed-e-Noor. They
were offered to
volunteer for a
program of education
department,
“The Rotary
books for the World
Program” where they
were given the task to
sort out books.
Thousands of books
had to be taken out of
boxes and arranged
Volunteers are often
the glue that holds us
together, volunteering
allows us to connect
to our community and
make it a better place.
Even helping out with
the smallest tasks can
make a real difference
them to read. At the
end each of them were
rewarded with books
of their interest.
Other part of the
session was tolerance:
an integral part of
volunteerism.
Participants were
taken to special
people hostel where
they met volunteers
who have been
serving them for.
Seeing them work
with each individual
with such patience
and dedication made
a huge impact on the
youngsters and
motivated them to do
something for the
society.
according to their
genres, which would
then be donated to
deserving schools and
libraries. Participants
went through many
good and informative
books that propelled
An awareness session on City & Guildscertificate
achievement structure
of City & Guilds,
elaborating the
certification
procedure, she said
that candidates can
obtain certificates on
each levels, for
instance one on
passing the theoretical
exam and another for
passing the practical,
while a third
certificate is awarded
to those who pass all
parts of the exam. The
session also included
the benefits of being
certified by City &
Guilds; its
international
recognition, which
increases the changes
of employment and its
quality assurance, a
lifetime achievement
that never expires.
Different career paths,
after getting City &
Guilds qualified were
also included in the
session. “City
& Guilds leave
no stone
unturned
to
facilitate
its
qualified
students
and
alumni”,
remarked
Ms.
Shafiah.
The perks
of getting
a distinction and later
a Gold Medal and
Award of Excellence
became the most
valued information at
the session
Mr. Ahmad Vaseer
spoke on the career
and job portal that
City & Guilds has
especially launched in
collaboration with
rozee.pk, for the
alumni and students
of City & Guilds.
He enlightened
the participants
on the
techniques of
finding and applying
for different job
positions. The last session was
with the trainers and
staff members of
PSDF-Skills for Job
Scheme, which turned
out to be a far-
reaching and
elucidating meeting.
The project office of
Punjab Skills
Development Fund
(PSDF) at Hashoo
Foundation
Rawalpindi,
conducted an
awareness session of
70 trainees of
Hospitality
Management Training
Program from ROR
and PSDF Fund on
City & Guilds
Institute of London,
UK, on Thursday 9th
April. The session
was conducted by Ms.
Shafiah Fazal Saeed,
Marketing Manager at
Skills International (an
authorized
representative of City
& Guilds in Pakistan)
and Mr. Ahmad Javed
Vaseer, Business
Development
Executive at Skills
International.
Ms. Shafiah Fazal
Saeed enlightened
students about the
Orientation of HMTP Food Preparation & Culinary
Art (Level-II)The Skill
Development
Program of Hashoo
Foundation, in
collaboration with
WHO (World Health
Organization), held an
orientation ceremony
of 40 Food
Preparation &
Culinary Art students
at the Human
The Skill
Development
Program of Hashoo
Foundation, in
collaboration with
WHO (World Health
Organization), held an
orientation ceremony
of 40 Food
Preparation &
Culinary Art students
at the Human
Development
Resource Centre,
Rawalpindi on
Thursday, 26th
March. The purpose
of this ceremony was
a brief introduction of
Hashoo Foundation
and the program these
students were being
inducted for.
Development
Resource Centre,
Rawalpindi on
Thursday, 26th
March. The purpose
of this ceremony was
a brief introduction of
Hashoo Foundation
and the program these
students were being
inducted for.
The event came to a
conclusion with
motivational talks
from the management
personals, who asked
these students to
engage themselves in
productive activities
and establish a
supporting network of
friends around them.
The event came to a
conclusion with
motivational talks
from the management
personals, who asked
these students to
engage themselves in
productive activities
and establish a
supporting network of
friends around them.
Education Department Conducts a Progress Review
Meeting with 11 Students of CEENA Welfare On March 22, 2015,
Hashoo Foundation's
Education Department
conducted a progress
review meeting with 11
CEENA Welfare scholars
who are studying in
different universities and
colleges in Islamabad,
Lahore and Abbottabad.
The meeting was
arranged at Hashoo
Foundation Regional
Office Rawalpindi (ROR).
Mr. Sulaiman Dhanani
(CFO, HF) and Mr. Sher
Baz (Chairman CEENA
Welfare) along with
Education team reviewed
the performance of these
students and discussed
future aspirations,
opportunities and
challenges.
Volunteering connects you to others!to the lives of people.
On 2nd April 2015,
HR arranged a session
on volunteerism and
tolerance for the
interns and YDCs. Mr.
Shukoor the head of
the Education
department, after a
brief orientation,
explained different
ways of paying back
to the society, he took
the participants to
Umeed-e-Noor. They
were offered to
volunteer for a
program of education
department,
“The Rotary
books for the World
Program” where they
were given the task to
sort out books.
Thousands of books
had to be taken out of
boxes and arranged
Volunteers are often
the glue that holds us
together, volunteering
allows us to connect
to our community and
make it a better place.
Even helping out with
the smallest tasks can
make a real difference
them to read. At the
end each of them were
rewarded with books
of their interest.
Other part of the
session was tolerance:
an integral part of
volunteerism.
Participants were
taken to special
people hostel where
they met volunteers
who have been
serving them for.
Seeing them work
with each individual
with such patience
and dedication made
a huge impact on the
youngsters and
motivated them to do
something for the
society.
according to their
genres, which would
then be donated to
deserving schools and
libraries. Participants
went through many
good and informative
books that propelled
An awareness session on City & Guildscertificate
achievement structure
of City & Guilds,
elaborating the
certification
procedure, she said
that candidates can
obtain certificates on
each levels, for
instance one on
passing the theoretical
exam and another for
passing the practical,
while a third
certificate is awarded
to those who pass all
parts of the exam. The
session also included
the benefits of being
certified by City &
Guilds; its
international
recognition, which
increases the changes
of employment and its
quality assurance, a
lifetime achievement
that never expires.
Different career paths,
after getting City &
Guilds qualified were
also included in the
session. “City
& Guilds leave
no stone
unturned
to
facilitate
its
qualified
students
and
alumni”,
remarked
Ms.
Shafiah.
The perks
of getting
a distinction and later
a Gold Medal and
Award of Excellence
became the most
valued information at
the session
Mr. Ahmad Vaseer
spoke on the career
and job portal that
City & Guilds has
especially launched in
collaboration with
rozee.pk, for the
alumni and students
of City & Guilds.
He enlightened
the participants
on the
techniques of
finding and applying
for different job
positions. The last session was
with the trainers and
staff members of
PSDF-Skills for Job
Scheme, which turned
out to be a far-
reaching and
elucidating meeting.
The project office of
Punjab Skills
Development Fund
(PSDF) at Hashoo
Foundation
Rawalpindi,
conducted an
awareness session of
70 trainees of
Hospitality
Management Training
Program from ROR
and PSDF Fund on
City & Guilds
Institute of London,
UK, on Thursday 9th
April. The session
was conducted by Ms.
Shafiah Fazal Saeed,
Marketing Manager at
Skills International (an
authorized
representative of City
& Guilds in Pakistan)
and Mr. Ahmad Javed
Vaseer, Business
Development
Executive at Skills
International.
Ms. Shafiah Fazal
Saeed enlightened
students about the
An excursion to Qaqlasht- Regional Office ChitralRecreational trips help re-energize mood and revitalize spirit, they are a good escape from the monotonous routine we all live in. Keeping this in view, the Regional Office Chitral arranged a trip for its team to Qaqlasht, which is a flat plateau located about 85 kilometers north of Chitral town. When early spring
Orientation of “Food & Beverage Services and
Accommodation Operations & Services The orientation session held at Lahore Office on
the 15th of April was attended by 31 trainees. Mr.Usman (Project Coordinator) and Mr.Yasir Iqbal (training Officer) briefed the newly inducts on Hashoo Foundation.The current batch from South Punjab has a pure rural back ground, they have been referred by Punjab Poverty Alleviation Fund Partner Organizations namely, National Rural Support Program (NRSP)
Mojaz Foundation, Rural Community & Development Council (RCDS) Agahe Organizations. The point worth mentioning is that all the trainees shortlisted have Poverty Score below the Poverty Line. In this case the responsibility on Hashoo Foundation has increased many folds as we have to work harder to equip these trainees with essential skills and provide them with the
exposure they lack, also ensure their placement with potential employers. The key highlights of the orientation session were; introduction of Hashoo Foundation, Hospitality Management Training Program, scope of the said trainings & job opportunities along with policies, procedures &rules to be followed during their training period.
sweeps through the valley, this Plateau transforms into a mesmerizing picnic spot with lush green grass and tiny yellow flowers stretched miles and miles, attracting a great number of people from different parts of the country. Melodious music amid such scenic beauty was an icing on the cake!
Meetup with Sarah Hashwani!
Early Childhood Development Trainees from Regional Office Gilgit went to MD house to meet Sarah Hashwani on April 27, at 4 pm. She was glad to see them especially the ones who came all the way from Astore district, as it is considered to be one of the conservative areas of Gilgit Baltistan. Sarah interacted with them and asked about the change they feel in their personal life before and after receiving the training. She further discussed the hurdles faced by the trainees and how
they overcame them. She also discussed the implementation of the ECD model in schools.Shehnaz kappadya, a board member of Hashoo Foundation, was also present at the meeting. She asked trainers about the capacity of Hashoo Foundation's training team of Gilgit, in terms of availability of trainers, if this model was to replicate in Sindh or Balochistan. She also invited Regional Office Gilgit team to visit Peshawar to participate in a seminar organized by Punjab Poverty Alleviation Fund.
Trainees showed Sarah pictures and videos of their Montessori setups, she appreciated their efforts in her remarks. “I want to sit here after 5 or 10 years to see what difference have you people brought”, said Sarah
Exposure visit!The communications Department arranged an exposure visit of The Early Childhood Development trainees (Gilgit), from 21st April to 24thApril. 4 renowned schools practicing 1st world teaching techniques
were visited, these included Head Start, CIERA (Center for Integrated Education and Reading Achievement), SLS (Seek the Light and Spread it) and Bloomfield Hall. The ECD trainees sat in Montessori and Playgroup classes and
observed how these teachers used teaching resources to make learning fun and interactive for students. Schools used flash cards, cardboard cut numbers, discs, pencils to develop numeracy skills. Story
books, relevant CDs and scientific resource packs were used to enhance literacy skills. Outdoor activities including gardening, using spades and watering cans as well as observation of mini beasts under field microscopes was done by students. Rhymes
and phonics with actions were shown on projectors, interactive softwares e.g. 'letterland' were used to make ABC interesting for children. At the end of each visit the trainees would have a session with the school's head and ask questions on their teaching methods and how they could practice similar techniques back home.Apart of these main stream schools, teachers also went to Umeed-e-Noor, where they saw how children with special needs were catered to e.g. techniques used for children with hearing and visual impairment, autism, paralysis and other disorders. On their last day the trainees visited Regional Office
Rawalpindi where they went to the ECD and other vocational training departments and spoke with the trainers, they were given an overview of what each department does. The ECD trainees from Gilgit spoke to the ECD trainees from ROR and shared their ideas and approaches. The trainees also met with Hashoo Foundation's core office team and GIZ and shared their achievements with them.
An excursion to Qaqlasht- Regional Office ChitralRecreational trips help re-energize mood and revitalize spirit, they are a good escape from the monotonous routine we all live in. Keeping this in view, the Regional Office Chitral arranged a trip for its team to Qaqlasht, which is a flat plateau located about 85 kilometers north of Chitral town. When early spring
Orientation of “Food & Beverage Services and
Accommodation Operations & Services The orientation session held at Lahore Office on
the 15th of April was attended by 31 trainees. Mr.Usman (Project Coordinator) and Mr.Yasir Iqbal (training Officer) briefed the newly inducts on Hashoo Foundation.The current batch from South Punjab has a pure rural back ground, they have been referred by Punjab Poverty Alleviation Fund Partner Organizations namely, National Rural Support Program (NRSP)
Mojaz Foundation, Rural Community & Development Council (RCDS) Agahe Organizations. The point worth mentioning is that all the trainees shortlisted have Poverty Score below the Poverty Line. In this case the responsibility on Hashoo Foundation has increased many folds as we have to work harder to equip these trainees with essential skills and provide them with the
exposure they lack, also ensure their placement with potential employers. The key highlights of the orientation session were; introduction of Hashoo Foundation, Hospitality Management Training Program, scope of the said trainings & job opportunities along with policies, procedures &rules to be followed during their training period.
sweeps through the valley, this Plateau transforms into a mesmerizing picnic spot with lush green grass and tiny yellow flowers stretched miles and miles, attracting a great number of people from different parts of the country. Melodious music amid such scenic beauty was an icing on the cake!
Meetup with Sarah Hashwani!
Early Childhood Development Trainees from Regional Office Gilgit went to MD house to meet Sarah Hashwani on April 27, at 4 pm. She was glad to see them especially the ones who came all the way from Astore district, as it is considered to be one of the conservative areas of Gilgit Baltistan. Sarah interacted with them and asked about the change they feel in their personal life before and after receiving the training. She further discussed the hurdles faced by the trainees and how
they overcame them. She also discussed the implementation of the ECD model in schools.Shehnaz kappadya, a board member of Hashoo Foundation, was also present at the meeting. She asked trainers about the capacity of Hashoo Foundation's training team of Gilgit, in terms of availability of trainers, if this model was to replicate in Sindh or Balochistan. She also invited Regional Office Gilgit team to visit Peshawar to participate in a seminar organized by Punjab Poverty Alleviation Fund.
Trainees showed Sarah pictures and videos of their Montessori setups, she appreciated their efforts in her remarks. “I want to sit here after 5 or 10 years to see what difference have you people brought”, said Sarah
Exposure visit!The communications Department arranged an exposure visit of The Early Childhood Development trainees (Gilgit), from 21st April to 24thApril. 4 renowned schools practicing 1st world teaching techniques
were visited, these included Head Start, CIERA (Center for Integrated Education and Reading Achievement), SLS (Seek the Light and Spread it) and Bloomfield Hall. The ECD trainees sat in Montessori and Playgroup classes and
observed how these teachers used teaching resources to make learning fun and interactive for students. Schools used flash cards, cardboard cut numbers, discs, pencils to develop numeracy skills. Story
books, relevant CDs and scientific resource packs were used to enhance literacy skills. Outdoor activities including gardening, using spades and watering cans as well as observation of mini beasts under field microscopes was done by students. Rhymes
and phonics with actions were shown on projectors, interactive softwares e.g. 'letterland' were used to make ABC interesting for children. At the end of each visit the trainees would have a session with the school's head and ask questions on their teaching methods and how they could practice similar techniques back home.Apart of these main stream schools, teachers also went to Umeed-e-Noor, where they saw how children with special needs were catered to e.g. techniques used for children with hearing and visual impairment, autism, paralysis and other disorders. On their last day the trainees visited Regional Office
Rawalpindi where they went to the ECD and other vocational training departments and spoke with the trainers, they were given an overview of what each department does. The ECD trainees from Gilgit spoke to the ECD trainees from ROR and shared their ideas and approaches. The trainees also met with Hashoo Foundation's core office team and GIZ and shared their achievements with them.
Resolving disputes and re-uniting communities
Hashoo Foundation
participated in
Shandur peace
seminar organized by
Tourism Corporation
of KP in Pearl-
continental hotel
Peshawer from 19th to
20th April 2015. The
objective of the
seminar was to
resolve the long
standing dispute
between the Govt of
KP and GB on holding
the traditional
Shandur festival.
Hashoo Foundation
was specially invited
to assist in resolving
the issue and bring
people of Chitral and
Gilgit Baltistan closer.
The seminar was
attended by several
Ministers from both
the governments and
headed by Ministers
for tourism and
sports.
Hashoo Foundation
was represented by its
Senior Regional
Program Manager
Sultan Mehmood,
who with the help of
the civil society and
concerned authorities,
played a key role in
resolving this long
standing issue. An
MOU agreeing to
resume the festival in
August was signed
between the
Ministerial
committees of both KP
and GB.
Our Achiever!
Ms. Arifa Nayab from the remotest area of Chitral, has been supported by
Hashoo Foundation through Child Education Support Program (CESP)
initiative. We are proud to announce that she has been awarded a
scholarship from United World College for International Baccalaureate
Diploma for 2 years.
Exam Stress can now be controlled!Girls residing at Youth Development Center in Gilgit, conducted a session on “Exam Stress” for the boarders on 7th April, 2015, where Mr. Didar Panah, Area Manager Aga Khan Economic Planning Board Gilgit, Pakistan, spoke with the boarders. The purpose of this Session was, to help examination going students understand
stress and anxiety, to make them aware of the signs of stress that build up during examinations naturally and learn to deal with it and to help parents and guardians facilitate children towards healthy coping and preparation for examinations. Mr. Didar Panah stated stress as a part of life and how we all come across it from time to
time. He explained physical, behavioral, emotional and cognitive signs of stress and anxiety in depth and also different techniques to counteract them.
The session was very informative and fruitful for the boarders who were in dire need of such information.
Imran has been working with us as an Assistant Manager MEAL since 2011. His achievements are a source of pride and inspiration to all of us. We are all delighted to know that his efforts are appreciated and he has been selected as Manager Strategy and Program Development.
His willingness to go above and beyond is well-known to all of us. Congratulations on this very well-deserved recognition!Imran Khan
“We believe in equal opportunity employment and keeping that in view Ms. Maliha Jadoon has been provided an opportunity to be part of Hashoo Foundation as Senior Human Resource Officer in our Islamabad Office. She has done Masters in Business Administration with Major in Human Resource. With that she has brought an immense experience and expertise of both Private and Public Sector, therefore, have an extra edge and insight of procedures and practices.
Manager Strategy and Program Development
WELCOME ABOARD!
Giving Back To The WorldA generation ago, "community service" was a punishment imposed on juvenile offenders. Maybe that's because the good students weren't exactly jumping out of bed at 8 o'clock on a Saturday morning to collect trash at a local park. Today, though, more and more
students are giving up their leisure time to help out their communities. Hashoo Foundation Education Department introduced such platform for University students and involved them in their Rotary Books for the world Program. In the month of April,
Students from different Universities in Islamabad participated in sorting and packing of these books.
Self-standing- Ms. Rafiq un NisaRafiq-un-nisa, a single parent, felt overwhelmed by the responsibility of young children, increasing bills and household chores, her husband died in the
tragic incident of Islamabad Marriott Hotel bomb blast on 20th Sep 2008. In such distressed situation where all the responsibilities lied on this widow's
shoulders, Hashoo Foundation came forward as a helping hand.
Under the Sahara fund program Ms.
Rafiq-un-Nisa was provided with financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 per month till January 31, 2015, this assistance covered all the major
Our Achiever!
Maliha JadoonSenior HR Officer
Before joining Hashoo Foundation she provided her services as a Consultant and teacher in a private school and Senior Human Resource Officer in Save the Children International. She is passionate to bring a positive change and we found her a valuable addition to our team. We wish her all the best during her stay with our prestigious organization.”
Resolving disputes and re-uniting communities
Hashoo Foundation
participated in
Shandur peace
seminar organized by
Tourism Corporation
of KP in Pearl-
continental hotel
Peshawer from 19th to
20th April 2015. The
objective of the
seminar was to
resolve the long
standing dispute
between the Govt of
KP and GB on holding
the traditional
Shandur festival.
Hashoo Foundation
was specially invited
to assist in resolving
the issue and bring
people of Chitral and
Gilgit Baltistan closer.
The seminar was
attended by several
Ministers from both
the governments and
headed by Ministers
for tourism and
sports.
Hashoo Foundation
was represented by its
Senior Regional
Program Manager
Sultan Mehmood,
who with the help of
the civil society and
concerned authorities,
played a key role in
resolving this long
standing issue. An
MOU agreeing to
resume the festival in
August was signed
between the
Ministerial
committees of both KP
and GB.
Our Achiever!
Ms. Arifa Nayab from the remotest area of Chitral, has been supported by
Hashoo Foundation through Child Education Support Program (CESP)
initiative. We are proud to announce that she has been awarded a
scholarship from United World College for International Baccalaureate
Diploma for 2 years.
Exam Stress can now be controlled!Girls residing at Youth Development Center in Gilgit, conducted a session on “Exam Stress” for the boarders on 7th April, 2015, where Mr. Didar Panah, Area Manager Aga Khan Economic Planning Board Gilgit, Pakistan, spoke with the boarders. The purpose of this Session was, to help examination going students understand
stress and anxiety, to make them aware of the signs of stress that build up during examinations naturally and learn to deal with it and to help parents and guardians facilitate children towards healthy coping and preparation for examinations. Mr. Didar Panah stated stress as a part of life and how we all come across it from time to
time. He explained physical, behavioral, emotional and cognitive signs of stress and anxiety in depth and also different techniques to counteract them.
The session was very informative and fruitful for the boarders who were in dire need of such information.
Imran has been working with us as an Assistant Manager MEAL since 2011. His achievements are a source of pride and inspiration to all of us. We are all delighted to know that his efforts are appreciated and he has been selected as Manager Strategy and Program Development.
His willingness to go above and beyond is well-known to all of us. Congratulations on this very well-deserved recognition!Imran Khan
“We believe in equal opportunity employment and keeping that in view Ms. Maliha Jadoon has been provided an opportunity to be part of Hashoo Foundation as Senior Human Resource Officer in our Islamabad Office. She has done Masters in Business Administration with Major in Human Resource. With that she has brought an immense experience and expertise of both Private and Public Sector, therefore, have an extra edge and insight of procedures and practices.
Manager Strategy and Program Development
WELCOME ABOARD!
Giving Back To The WorldA generation ago, "community service" was a punishment imposed on juvenile offenders. Maybe that's because the good students weren't exactly jumping out of bed at 8 o'clock on a Saturday morning to collect trash at a local park. Today, though, more and more
students are giving up their leisure time to help out their communities. Hashoo Foundation Education Department introduced such platform for University students and involved them in their Rotary Books for the world Program. In the month of April,
Students from different Universities in Islamabad participated in sorting and packing of these books.
Self-standing- Ms. Rafiq un NisaRafiq-un-nisa, a single parent, felt overwhelmed by the responsibility of young children, increasing bills and household chores, her husband died in the
tragic incident of Islamabad Marriott Hotel bomb blast on 20th Sep 2008. In such distressed situation where all the responsibilities lied on this widow's
shoulders, Hashoo Foundation came forward as a helping hand.
Under the Sahara fund program Ms.
Rafiq-un-Nisa was provided with financial assistance of Rs. 10,000 per month till January 31, 2015, this assistance covered all the major
Our Achiever!
Maliha JadoonSenior HR Officer
Before joining Hashoo Foundation she provided her services as a Consultant and teacher in a private school and Senior Human Resource Officer in Save the Children International. She is passionate to bring a positive change and we found her a valuable addition to our team. We wish her all the best during her stay with our prestigious organization.”
opportunity (through learning and knowledge-sharing) to a different world: a world where I will be conveniently placed to effectively chart out my professional career with whatever private sector(s) it might be possible in the future. Apart from the communication department, I also got a chance to work with other departments. Having worked with Human Resource (HR) and Education Department (ED), I found them both very supportive and welcoming. My thanks must go to them.
An interesting yet a challenging task was to arrange training sessions for ourselves. It was difficult to motivate as most of the professionals were
hesitant. But we did not give up. We became too stubborn in our demand and kept on pestering them constantly.
The scene was not less than that of a battle field. We were like demons running after them and they were trying to escape as if for their life. But still, we netted some people and later they conquered us through their sincere cooperation and professional support. Mr. Ismail, Mr. Cheema, Ms. Seemi, Mr. Khayyam, Mr. Kamal, Mr. Shams Uddin, Dr. Zahoor, Ms. Nadia Mr. Shukoor and Ms. Shumaila a Big Thank You for your cooperation.
Although there was a friendly environment
and everyone was quite fun-loving but some people were always as serious as stone. I wondered why? Later it transpired they were accountants. Mean no offence!!
We were afforded chances to participate in diverse professional tasks. Communication department encouraged us to contribute for the newsletter. I kept awaiting for it to get published, and when I finally grabbed a copy, it was 'Najia' not 'Najma' who wrote it, but at least those were my words printed right there. It's no good crying over spilt milk anyway.
Every morning we waited quite restlessly for clock to strike 10, as we interns used to
gather at dining table for breakfast. We will miss asking and texting each other “nashta kia hai?” “parathe mangwa lo yar” and top of that we will definitely miss Siraj Uncle, Oopps Sorry! “Siraj BHAI” as he used to fetch us paratha every morning.
Thank you HF for giving us a chance to be a part of you and your vision and thanks to all the staff for being very supportive and cooperative, especially my mentors Ms. Nadia Ms. Seemi and Mr. Shams Uddin.
Finally to my friends and my fellow interns, I wish you all Godspeed. I'd wait for the day we meet again.
Najma Baig
household expense.
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”,
Social Welfare Program team always encourages its beneficiaries to take self-sustained initiatives so that they could be able to ensure their livelihood in the long run. SWP team, with the consent of Ms. Rafiq-un-Nisa, devised a small
business plan for the family and the lady was provided with some cash that would help her run the General Store.
During a recent follow up visit,
it was observed that the business was being successfully
run; with an average income of PKR. 12000/ per month, which was more than that of the monthly assistance she received from the Foundation. Due to an increase in the household income, the family is now able to meet their household expense with ease and is living a comfortable life.
Other than the financial impact of the business, a significant change in Ms. Rafiq un Nisa's health was observed. Instead of sitting alone at home, she now spends more time at her shop where she interacts
with people and feels more relieved and refreshed.
Rafiq-un-Nisa annotated that:“This was the time when we lost our head of the family, without him we were unable to run our lives smoothly. For me it was very difficult to educate and nourish my children and take care of the household expense simultaneously. In this crucial situation HF's contribution made us capable of sustaining a decent livelihood”.
A Tale of Five Demons! I mean “Interns”
With all due respect!
Our journey started four months ago when Hashoo Foundation welcomed us aboard on January 2nd, 2015. Now it's time to bid a heavy-hearted farewell. OMG! It's been four months! It's
amazing to see how time goes by, such a big day! Congratulations to all the interns.
It was one sunny and beautiful morning filled with enthusiasm for us. It was, nonetheless, a big day of course for the Hashoo Foundation, as we were to join it as interns. We were asked to come at 9:30 am for an orientation but were made to wait till 3:00 pm…all our efforts to look good went in
vain. Nonetheless, it was redeemed by a very good orientation and delicious lunch served to us at the end.
I would like to acknowledge and thank Hashoo Foundation for giving me the opportunity to share my feelings and experience. But let this experience be shared, painted on a canvas of fun.
Four months ago I was not the same person as I am today.
There have been multiple reasons for this constructive change. I owe profuse thanks, most importantly, to my savior, internet and google. Bravo to MS word and excel! Without you I couldn't have survived in communication department.
I personally hold in high esteem of the four months I experienced with HF as an intern. To me it's akin to a window of
Health Box360-degree approach to allergiesIt's that time of year again when those nagging, allergy symptoms appear, causing many of us to feel weighed down. If you find yourself surrendering to the common symptoms that accompany the beautiful spring weather, please read this article.
First, lets discuss WHAT allergies truly are,
Allergies are essentially due to an imbalance of the immune system that causes a more heightened than necessary response to stimuli from the environment. Oftentimes, when the body is in a state of dis-
ease or imbalance, there is more likelihood of inappropriate responses to triggers.
From a natural health viewpoint, allergies may be a result of disease in the body, ranging from immune dysfunction, adrenal imbalance, digestive issues or hormonal irregularity. To combat
allergic symptoms, we must consider what the root cause of this response may be to prevent future misery. These are some natural and effective therapies to help you seek allergy relief:
1. Avoid house fans or ceiling fans near open windows and carpeted room.
This will help
opportunity (through learning and knowledge-sharing) to a different world: a world where I will be conveniently placed to effectively chart out my professional career with whatever private sector(s) it might be possible in the future. Apart from the communication department, I also got a chance to work with other departments. Having worked with Human Resource (HR) and Education Department (ED), I found them both very supportive and welcoming. My thanks must go to them.
An interesting yet a challenging task was to arrange training sessions for ourselves. It was difficult to motivate as most of the professionals were
hesitant. But we did not give up. We became too stubborn in our demand and kept on pestering them constantly.
The scene was not less than that of a battle field. We were like demons running after them and they were trying to escape as if for their life. But still, we netted some people and later they conquered us through their sincere cooperation and professional support. Mr. Ismail, Mr. Cheema, Ms. Seemi, Mr. Khayyam, Mr. Kamal, Mr. Shams Uddin, Dr. Zahoor, Ms. Nadia Mr. Shukoor and Ms. Shumaila a Big Thank You for your cooperation.
Although there was a friendly environment
and everyone was quite fun-loving but some people were always as serious as stone. I wondered why? Later it transpired they were accountants. Mean no offence!!
We were afforded chances to participate in diverse professional tasks. Communication department encouraged us to contribute for the newsletter. I kept awaiting for it to get published, and when I finally grabbed a copy, it was 'Najia' not 'Najma' who wrote it, but at least those were my words printed right there. It's no good crying over spilt milk anyway.
Every morning we waited quite restlessly for clock to strike 10, as we interns used to
gather at dining table for breakfast. We will miss asking and texting each other “nashta kia hai?” “parathe mangwa lo yar” and top of that we will definitely miss Siraj Uncle, Oopps Sorry! “Siraj BHAI” as he used to fetch us paratha every morning.
Thank you HF for giving us a chance to be a part of you and your vision and thanks to all the staff for being very supportive and cooperative, especially my mentors Ms. Nadia Ms. Seemi and Mr. Shams Uddin.
Finally to my friends and my fellow interns, I wish you all Godspeed. I'd wait for the day we meet again.
Najma Baig
household expense.
“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”,
Social Welfare Program team always encourages its beneficiaries to take self-sustained initiatives so that they could be able to ensure their livelihood in the long run. SWP team, with the consent of Ms. Rafiq-un-Nisa, devised a small
business plan for the family and the lady was provided with some cash that would help her run the General Store.
During a recent follow up visit,
it was observed that the business was being successfully
run; with an average income of PKR. 12000/ per month, which was more than that of the monthly assistance she received from the Foundation. Due to an increase in the household income, the family is now able to meet their household expense with ease and is living a comfortable life.
Other than the financial impact of the business, a significant change in Ms. Rafiq un Nisa's health was observed. Instead of sitting alone at home, she now spends more time at her shop where she interacts
with people and feels more relieved and refreshed.
Rafiq-un-Nisa annotated that:“This was the time when we lost our head of the family, without him we were unable to run our lives smoothly. For me it was very difficult to educate and nourish my children and take care of the household expense simultaneously. In this crucial situation HF's contribution made us capable of sustaining a decent livelihood”.
A Tale of Five Demons! I mean “Interns”
With all due respect!
Our journey started four months ago when Hashoo Foundation welcomed us aboard on January 2nd, 2015. Now it's time to bid a heavy-hearted farewell. OMG! It's been four months! It's
amazing to see how time goes by, such a big day! Congratulations to all the interns.
It was one sunny and beautiful morning filled with enthusiasm for us. It was, nonetheless, a big day of course for the Hashoo Foundation, as we were to join it as interns. We were asked to come at 9:30 am for an orientation but were made to wait till 3:00 pm…all our efforts to look good went in
vain. Nonetheless, it was redeemed by a very good orientation and delicious lunch served to us at the end.
I would like to acknowledge and thank Hashoo Foundation for giving me the opportunity to share my feelings and experience. But let this experience be shared, painted on a canvas of fun.
Four months ago I was not the same person as I am today.
There have been multiple reasons for this constructive change. I owe profuse thanks, most importantly, to my savior, internet and google. Bravo to MS word and excel! Without you I couldn't have survived in communication department.
I personally hold in high esteem of the four months I experienced with HF as an intern. To me it's akin to a window of
Health Box360-degree approach to allergiesIt's that time of year again when those nagging, allergy symptoms appear, causing many of us to feel weighed down. If you find yourself surrendering to the common symptoms that accompany the beautiful spring weather, please read this article.
First, lets discuss WHAT allergies truly are,
Allergies are essentially due to an imbalance of the immune system that causes a more heightened than necessary response to stimuli from the environment. Oftentimes, when the body is in a state of dis-
ease or imbalance, there is more likelihood of inappropriate responses to triggers.
From a natural health viewpoint, allergies may be a result of disease in the body, ranging from immune dysfunction, adrenal imbalance, digestive issues or hormonal irregularity. To combat
allergic symptoms, we must consider what the root cause of this response may be to prevent future misery. These are some natural and effective therapies to help you seek allergy relief:
1. Avoid house fans or ceiling fans near open windows and carpeted room.
This will help
Note:
Birthday BitesPeople born in April are brave, adventurous, and do not scare easily. They are also very loving and caring people. They are the ones who have the best memories. They are also good people to talk to because they are good at consoling people and solving problems.They are extremely generous, but they are very aggressive. They are
quick in their decision and often regret having made the choices that they made. When they get sick, it usually has something to do with their head or their chest. They have trouble showing their feelings and often bottle them up inside of talking about them
prevent the colle-ction of unwanted allergens into your home. The carpet dust contains 70% of our dead skin which we shed every months.
2. Invest in an air purifier.
Cleansing the air you are exposed to in the home or workplace will limit your chronic exposure to allergens.
3. Shower at the end of your day.
Dust and pollens may collect on clothing, hair and skin throughout your day. Showering will help rinse off any of these environmental triggers, therefore limiting your exposure and calming any reactions.
4. Use a neti pot or nasal rinse.
Flushing your nasal passages is a great way to wipe clean any collection of pollens, etc. This will also help astringe mucus membranes, allowing any inflammation and irritation to subside. The standard solution used is saline, though you can add
a small amount of essential oils, including Hydrastis (Goldenseal) for added, astringent effects. Applying mustard or coconut oil to your nostrils at bed time is also a very effective mucosal stabilizer.
5. Sleep with a humidifier at night.
Added moisture in your environment will help nourish and moisten the nasal mucosa, calming any inflammation or irritation. You can add essential oils, such as eucalyptus or lavender to the solution for added benefit.
6. Supplement with natural antihistamines.
Bioflavonoids, including quercitin, hesperidin and catechin, are derived from foods and plants. These compounds help stabilize mast cells in the body that are responsible for producing histamine. Citrus fruits, onions, apples, parsley, green tea, tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce and greens are naturally high in quercetin. During seasonal allergy months,
patients are encouraged to supplement with high doses of bioflavonoids to help build up levels and prevent allergic episodes. Fun Fact: Taking Bromelain (Enzyme from pineapple) or vitamin C can enhance the effects of bioflavonoids. Fish oil is also very helpful in fighting allergies. NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) is a powerful antioxidant with properties that help to quench free radicals, as well as break up mucus.Nettle leaf (Bichoo Boti) is an herb that actually inhibits the body's ability to produce histamine and, therefore, can be an effective, preventative measure.Various herbs, including Cinnamon, garlic, thyme, fennel, as well as chamomile and green tea, contain compounds that limit the production of histamines and can be helpful in preventing allergic symptoms.
can have a positive effect on allergies. By simply balancing your gut bacteria, you can help manage your immune response. An encapsulated probiotic, as well as fermented foods and drinks like Fresh Yogurt, kombucha or kefir, can help boost good gut bacteria.
8. Use honey.The principle of honey being effective for the management of allergies is solely related to pollen allergies. You must seek out honey with a good amount of pollen content for these benefits, or you can go straight to the source and use raw pollen in small doses to help desensitize your reaction to regional pollen. Note: Make sure your honey is raw honey and from your region to provide the utmost benefit.
April 05
Sher AhmedSenior Finance Officer
April 10
Fida KarimAssistant Manager Programs
April 05
Mirbaz KarimAssistant Manager Admin
Note:
Birthday BitesPeople born in April are brave, adventurous, and do not scare easily. They are also very loving and caring people. They are the ones who have the best memories. They are also good people to talk to because they are good at consoling people and solving problems.They are extremely generous, but they are very aggressive. They are
quick in their decision and often regret having made the choices that they made. When they get sick, it usually has something to do with their head or their chest. They have trouble showing their feelings and often bottle them up inside of talking about them
prevent the colle-ction of unwanted allergens into your home. The carpet dust contains 70% of our dead skin which we shed every months.
2. Invest in an air purifier.
Cleansing the air you are exposed to in the home or workplace will limit your chronic exposure to allergens.
3. Shower at the end of your day.
Dust and pollens may collect on clothing, hair and skin throughout your day. Showering will help rinse off any of these environmental triggers, therefore limiting your exposure and calming any reactions.
4. Use a neti pot or nasal rinse.
Flushing your nasal passages is a great way to wipe clean any collection of pollens, etc. This will also help astringe mucus membranes, allowing any inflammation and irritation to subside. The standard solution used is saline, though you can add
a small amount of essential oils, including Hydrastis (Goldenseal) for added, astringent effects. Applying mustard or coconut oil to your nostrils at bed time is also a very effective mucosal stabilizer.
5. Sleep with a humidifier at night.
Added moisture in your environment will help nourish and moisten the nasal mucosa, calming any inflammation or irritation. You can add essential oils, such as eucalyptus or lavender to the solution for added benefit.
6. Supplement with natural antihistamines.
Bioflavonoids, including quercitin, hesperidin and catechin, are derived from foods and plants. These compounds help stabilize mast cells in the body that are responsible for producing histamine. Citrus fruits, onions, apples, parsley, green tea, tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce and greens are naturally high in quercetin. During seasonal allergy months,
patients are encouraged to supplement with high doses of bioflavonoids to help build up levels and prevent allergic episodes. Fun Fact: Taking Bromelain (Enzyme from pineapple) or vitamin C can enhance the effects of bioflavonoids. Fish oil is also very helpful in fighting allergies. NAC (N-acetyl cysteine) is a powerful antioxidant with properties that help to quench free radicals, as well as break up mucus.Nettle leaf (Bichoo Boti) is an herb that actually inhibits the body's ability to produce histamine and, therefore, can be an effective, preventative measure.Various herbs, including Cinnamon, garlic, thyme, fennel, as well as chamomile and green tea, contain compounds that limit the production of histamines and can be helpful in preventing allergic symptoms.
can have a positive effect on allergies. By simply balancing your gut bacteria, you can help manage your immune response. An encapsulated probiotic, as well as fermented foods and drinks like Fresh Yogurt, kombucha or kefir, can help boost good gut bacteria.
8. Use honey.The principle of honey being effective for the management of allergies is solely related to pollen allergies. You must seek out honey with a good amount of pollen content for these benefits, or you can go straight to the source and use raw pollen in small doses to help desensitize your reaction to regional pollen. Note: Make sure your honey is raw honey and from your region to provide the utmost benefit.
