In Charsadda district, Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) continues to make a meaningful impact by working closely with communities and promoting local leadership. The organization is actively engaged in 47 out of 49 union councils, where it supports residents in shaping their development through inclusive and community-driven approaches.
To strengthen community networks, SRSP has helped form 1,705 Community Organizations (COs)—including 1,262 male and 443 female groups—which now represent over 40,000 households. These groups provide a platform for people to come together, identify local needs, and plan collective actions. In addition, 48 Village Organizations and 7 Local Support Organizations (LSOs) have been set up to support wider coordination and long-term development at the village and union council levels.
Training and skills development remain a key focus. So far, 34,232 people have received training through SRSP in Charsadda. This includes 25,171 individuals trained in community management and leadership (with strong female participation), and 9,061 individuals who gained vocational skills to help them find jobs or start their businesses.
In terms of basic infrastructure, SRSP has carried out 762 projects that improve everyday life. These include 314 clean drinking water schemes, 82 communication routes, 136 irrigation projects, and 175 sanitation-related initiatives, among others. These efforts—funded with more than PKR 327 million—have benefited over 65,000 households, making essential services more accessible and helping communities better cope with challenges like water scarcity and poor sanitation.
SRSP also supports people financially through its microfinance services. In Charsadda, it has provided PKR 238.94 million in small loans to 6,303 individuals so they can invest in their businesses or livelihoods. Through the Community Investment Fund (CIF), another PKR 159.89 million has been disbursed to 9,312 beneficiaries, giving them a chance to improve their income and stability.
SRSP’s initiatives have empowered 19,570 women and girls through safe spaces, while 30,496 individuals joined awareness sessions. The program held 1,175 community discussions, referred 319 GBV survivors for specialized care, and supported 479 women and girls with disabilities. Additionally, 10,673 dignity kits were distributed to promote health.
Infrastructure Projects
Trained in Employable Skills
Disbursed through Microfinance
Children Enrolled
Million Households Organized
People provided with Paralegal services
Electricity Generating Capacity
Houses Constructed
Displaced people facilitated
