Badin On October 24, 2025, a significant District Forum meeting was held at Gymkhana Badin under the Aawaz II Project, organized by Sami Foundation in collaboration with CARE Pakistan. The meeting aimed to review and finalize the forum’s Terms of Reference (TORs) and discuss a future action plan to further strengthen community participation and the forum’s overall effectiveness.

The session was co-chaired by Mr. Muhammad Khan Soomro (SSP Office Badin) and Mr. Abdul Ghaffar Khoso (Additional Director, Social Welfare Department). During the meeting, participants held in-depth discussions on the forum’s operational framework and emphasized the importance of inclusive community representation in addressing social challenges.

The participants highlighted that the Aawaz II Project continues to play a vital role in amplifying citizens’ voices, and promoting peace, tolerance, equality, and inclusion at the district level.

Representatives from various departments and organizations actively participated, including members from Safe House, Police Department, Social Welfare, Human Rights, Civil Society, National Press Club, Women and Child Protection Units, Health and Education Departments, and partner NGOs.

The meeting, facilitated under the supervision of Sami Foundation, was led by Project Manager Advocate Shumaila Memon, with the coordination support of Ayyaz Ali Khoso and the project team.

Notable participants included:

• Mr. Muhammad Khan Soomro (SSP Office Badin)
• Mr. Abdul Ghaffar Khoso (Additional Director, Social Welfare Department Badin)
• Mr. Naeem Memon (President, Human Rights Badin)
• Ms. Rizwana Mumtaz (Program Representative)
• Mr. Sawon Khaskheli (LHDP)
• Mr. Sawon Latif (Health Department)
• Mr. Mashooq Nizamani
• Mr. Abdul Sattar Soomro
• Mr. Moosa (NRSP)
• Ms. Amatwal, Ms. Maria (Education Department)
• Ms. Bakhtawar Jamali (Civil Society Representative)
• Ms. Ayesha (Women and Child Protection Unit, Police Department)
• Ms. Fatima Khoso (In-charge, Safe House).

At the conclusion of the meeting, participants appreciated the active engagement and collaborative spirit of all forum members. They reaffirmed their commitment to continue working collectively for social transformation, community empowerment, and effective civic engagement through the Aawaz II Project.