Accomplishments

1. Successful campaign  for the promotion of iodized salt for the control of goiter and cretinism in the region, that included:-

i) Publication of leaflets & brochures amongst the educated people.

ii) Marketing of iodized salt on subsidized rate during 1996.99.

iii) Imposing ban on rock or uniodized salt.

2. Establishment of camps during  epidemics of diarrhea In Shigar in the year 2003 ,2004 & 2005.

3. Preparation of leaflets & brochure for awareness about

i) Control & Prevention of diarrhea.

ii) Dengue Fever

iii) Cigarette Smoking  & sniffing.

4. Seminar for the promotion of second crop in Shigar in July 2009.

5. Seminar on the “role of Govt. Departments & NGOs in the development of Shigar” on 23-10-13.

6. Running Deenyat centre for girls & Adults Quran Literacy Centre in Agaipa Village.

7. Seminar of religious scholars of all Islamic sects on 14th November 2012 to motivate them to reiterate the following in their sermons:

i) Education and grooming of children in the society.

ii) The importance of Cleanliness & Hygiene in human nutrition.

iii) Importance of efficient land use & second crop.

8.Follow up Ulma Seminar on 26th October 2013.

9.Publication & free distribution of booklet about the reasons & the control of Anemia in women folk of Baltistan Region.

Aims and objectives of the Foundation

1. To improve the health indicators by raising awareness about health and hygiene practices and preventive measures against specific diseases.

2. To reduce the prevalence of Iodine Deficiency Disorders by promoting the consumption of iodized salt and enhancing the supply of crushed iodized salt and ensuring the quality of iodination by iodizing the salt locally.

3. To improve the nutritional status of women and children by giving awareness about the supplementation of iron and food diversification , specially, eating raw vegetable and avoiding the consumption of green salted tea as food item.

4. To enhance the literacy rate of both male and female rural population by establishing schools and coaching centers in the village.

5. To raise the social status of rural population specially women folk by increasing skills and income generating activities at household and community level.

6. To educate and convince the people in rural areas to make all social events more meaningful and economical.

7. To support and promote local crafts and arts and make them a source of income for residents of the rural areas of Baltistan region.

8. To preserve and publicize the traditional poetry, scripts, calligraphy, wood and stone carvings, and other valuables of historical and cultural importance.

9. To arrange workshops and seminars to promote the above objectives.

10. To provide help and guidance at the time of emergencies, major social events and religious events to make them more successful, meaningful and friendly.

11. To enhance awareness about the environmental issues e.g. pollution of drinking water, deforestation, extinction of precious animals and land erosion.

12. To promote tourism and trekking among local to enable the people to take advantage of the expanding tourism industry.

13. To establish Book Banks, Libraries and Institutions to engage the youth in creative activities.

14. To create awareness about family planning with the help of FPAP and other sister foundations.

15. To remove and eradicate the social evils from the area and to create better atmosphere in the area.

16. To take steps for the welfare of senior citizens.

17. To establish vocational centers, cottage industries handicrafts, cutting knitting and embroidery for the skill development of local women of the area.

18. To promote local handicrafts and arrange trainings for skill development of women of the area.

19. To arrange workshops, and seminars on carrier planning for youth.

20. To extend cooperation to the Government National and International Agencies like UNDP, WWF, IUCN, IDA, FAO, EC, ADB, AKDN etc. for arranging human resources training, funds for the population of the area.

21. To do all such other lawful and charitable activities as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above described objectives.