MPAP
The issue of poverty and hunger is one of the greatest challenges faced by more then half of the Muzaffarabad’s population. This issue is generically top of the list worldwide from the time when millennium development goals were set by the international community. Likewise the highly prioritized issue in district Muzaffarabad is the matter of un-employment and poverty. Thus need of a community based program was felt to contribute effectively towards sustainable livelihood by stimulating local economy and create self employment opportunities through small and medium enterprise development.
Being in the context mentioned above members of cluster forum of community based organizations i.e. “Community Development Organization” decided to have a register Organization to respond the rapidly growing issue of poverty and hunger with a targeted and pin-point approach. The organization is named as “Muzaffarabad Poverty Alleviation Program” which is registered under Pakistan societies act 1860/21 Applicable to Azad Government of the State of Jammu & Kashmir (Registration # 5216)
This organization is basically aimed to be recognized for its comprehensive approach towards improvement of livelihoods through equitable and sustainable use of natural resources, enhanced access to income generating opportunities through micro-credit, skills enhancement and enterprise development.