Public Service Initiatives
Raasta has initiated and supported several public service non-profit initiatives, particularly those dealing with the empowerment of women, disadvantaged groups and human rights in Pakistan, as well as fund raising for emergencies. It contributes to efforts by the government and lobbying groups to prepare national reports and disseminate materials, and its members participate regularly in national and international fora. Raasta also hosts and supports several civil society organizations through free of charge services, donations and other assistance.
Facilities and Resources
Raasta has 25 full time staff members, more than 30 active associates, a resource person roster of 100 people and a wide network of field workers throughout Pakistan and abroad. It is from these professionals that teams are drawn for individual assignments and long-term interventions.
Raasta's library is extensive with studies, training modules and literature pertinent to all its areas of expertise and involvement. Raasta offers translation facilities and its offices are equipped with state of the art computer systems with a variety of software including Urdu programmes, GIS system and colour printing. Through its associations it also offers commercial printing facilities
A Selection of International Clients and Partners
- Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)
- Academy for Educational Development (AED),USA
- Asian Development Bank (ADB), Manila
- AusAID, Australia
- Bread for the World, Germany
- British Council
- Department For International Development (DFID), UK
- EZE, Germany
- Family Health International (FHI)
- Inter Church Christian Organization (ICCO), Holland
- International Union for Conservation Network (IUCN)
- International Development Support Services (IDSS)
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- Japanese Embassy, Islamabad
- Japanese International Development Agency (JICA)
- Lake Resources, Australia
- Mensen and Nood, Netherlands
- Mott Mac Donald, UK
- Netherlands Organization for International Development
- Cooperation (NOVIB), Holland
- Oxfam, UK
- Parson's Engineering Science Inc., USA
- Pathfinder International, USA
- Population Concern, UK
- Royal Netherlands Embassy (RNE), Islamabad
- Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC)
- Save the Children (SCF), UK
- Soccer Industry Council of America (SICA)
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Bangkok
- United Nations Family Planning Association (UNFPA)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR)
- US Agency for International Development (USAID)
- World Bank (WB)
A Selection of Pakistani Government Ministries and Departments
- Agriculture (Federal & Provincial Departments)
- Department of Education & Culture
- Environment
- Health Department
- Department of Industries
- National Drainage Program
- Local Government & Rural Development Ministry Departments
- Natural Resources & Mineral Development Ministry Departments
- Ministry of Water and Power
- Planning and Development Ministries and Departments
- Population Welfare Department
- Revenue Department
- Social Welfare Department
- Women's Development Department
- Several other related agencies, departments and cells.
Raasta Team Members
Department Heads
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