HANDS Information & Communication Resource Program designated to communicate to the people, the information of what we are working at HANDS in the sectors of health, education and poverty alleviation. The program works closely with all the programs and projects working
under aegis of HANDS.
ICR Program is a very diverse program of HANDS, at one end it deals with the publication and material development and on the other hand it develops human resource and highlight the issues of social development.
Objectives
To create awareness among masses about community development.
To develop staff capacity of writing for reports, news items, case
studies etc.
To promote activities of HANDS’ programs/ projects.
To develop linkages with other information dissemination agencies.
To address social issues through advocacy campaign.
Progress & Achievements
Publications
Payam-e-HANDS
Ustadan Jo Rahbar – Teachers Manual (Sindhi)
Ustadan Jo Rahbar – Pictorial Guide for teachers (Sindhi)
Rahnuma – Guide for members SMCs
HANDS Profile 2003 – 2004
Electronic Newsletter
Case Studies (50 case studies)
Other material published
Peoples Health Charter (English)
Peoples Health Charter (Urdu)
Peoples Health Charter (Sindhi)
Students notebooks of ESRA Project
HANDS ICD Brochure
HANDS Brochure
HANDS Brochure Sindhi
Leaflets of various models
Poster for Tawana Pakistan Project
Health Advocacy Posters for RCC Project
Mailing List
It’s a very essential document, developed in MS Access and links us with many other organizations to share information. ICR Program managed and updated contact details of more than 2000 organizations and individuals.
Website
HANDS website, one of the tools of communication to the people was updated with fresh information about HANDS various programs and projects running in six districts of Sindh. The features of update are the introductory brochure of HANDS and HANDS Institute of Community Development (HANDS ICD). This brochure gives details of the academic programs offered by the
ICD.
